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The Heart of the Matter: The Plight of Child Marriages

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Valentine’s Day just passed, but few of us ever take the time to be grateful that we’re in a relationship of our choosing, or are single- even if we wish that was different. Why? Because in many parts of the world, your spouse and life is determined for you. Photo Credit: Stephanie Sinclair for National […]

Making A Difference One Veggie At A Time

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Take a look at some of the fresh, healthy veggies produce being grown at Fiwagoh Home in Kenya through our greenhouse project. We installed 6 greenhouses, which grow various vegetables, including the ones we’re harvesting this month: lettuce, tomatoes, kale, spinach and cabbage. These veggies are used to supplement the diets of the children, while […]

Greenhouses for Growth at Children’s Home

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St. Catherine’s in Kenya is home to 43 children in need of nutrition, education and social services. We’ve partnered with @amiran_kenya to refurbish 4 greenhouses, which will grow produce to be sold for the benefit of the home. This project has a projected annual income of $2,544.00 for the home, which will be used to […]

Give to Greenhouses

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The holidays are over, but it’s never too late to #GiveGood to vulnerable children. We need your support to make our greenhouse project at St. Catherine’s Home a reality. The greenhouses grow produce, which the children eat. The remaining vegetables are sold in the market, where the profits cover the education of the older kids, […]

Empower and Support Vulnerable Children

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#NewYearsResolutionIn5Words: Empower and support vulnerable children. 2016 is off to a bright start for the kids at the Watoto Wema Home in Kenya. Our greenhouse project has produced tomatoes and other vegetables, which are sold in the market for profits that pay for school fees. Let’s keep making positive changes this year: goo.gl/B6UOlz

Harvest at Fiwagoh Home

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The Fiwagoh Home in Kenya is already busy harvesting the tomatoes and lettuce from two of its greenhouses. Those veggies ensure that the children have healthy food to eat, and the profits of selling the extras in the marketplace provided the income to buy more caretakers. We’re currently working on setting up a similar greenhouse […]