GROWING COMMUNITY ROOTS
is a non-profit raising funds that continue making meaningful differences in the lives of students, teachers, staff and the surrounding communities for schools in Western Kenya by providing significantly healthier school environments – with safe water, clean sanitary toilets and washrooms that offer privacy, and washing stations that reduce the spread of diseases. The students plant and maintain a community garden that provides a source
of nutritious food, tend a tree farm that addresses deforestation and keeps the schoolyard litter- free.
Our local Kenyan partner, Imbo Community Action Program, an NGO, implements and monitors the school construction projects and maintains relationships with the Schools’ Board of Management and Administration.
During this season of giving, we deeply reflect on our community and the incredible support that makes our work possible.
Because of partners like you, Growing Community Roots provides safe water, clean sanitation facilities, ecological sustainability through community gardens, and tree farms for schools in the poverty-stricken Homa Bay Hills, Kenya. Your investment helps students stay in school, especially girls, become educated and fulfill their human potential.
Please consider investing in the 2027 School Project...
"I am a long-term GCR donor and have had the privilege to visit the GCR funded schools and potential schools in 2017 and 2023 with Anita. It was great to see that my gifts are
making a significant difference in the students’ lives – enhanced performance and attendance. The professional partnership with GCR and Imbo Community Action
Program is remarkable, and the relationship with the schools is ongoing."
~Carol Freeman~
Minneapolis, MN
"We no longer have many cases of stomach and other related ailments due to the increased number of water tanks in the school. We are nowadays sure of getting clean drinking water in the school. We are indeed grateful for the water tanks you donated to the school.
The kitchen garden enables us to enjoy very fresh vegetables and spices in the school, most of us had never even seen spinach but thanks to the garden we have not only seen spinach but also tasted it."
FAITH FLOVIANCE, student at St. Benard's Otaro High School
Every gift received by Growing Community Roots helps
students, teachers, parents, & communities located in
Homa Bay, Kenya.
YOUR GIFT:
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Supports students' furthering their education: Each school has students continuing into higher education.
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Teaches students about farming: Each school is responsible for maintaining and harvesting food from a community garden.
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Provides nutritious meals: Each school provides lunch for its students.
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Increases attendance: Female students can use washrooms during their menstrual cycle, instead of missing classes every month.
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Supports parents: Parents are responsible for providing 30% of the school's operating budget.
