Nourishing Young Minds
In 2013, Global Roots initiated a critical program in Mtito Andei, Kenya, to address the nutritional needs of school children. Mtito Andei, situated along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway and near Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks, faced significant challenges, including inadequate water supplies, widespread poverty, and high rates of AIDS and HIV.
Global Roots marked a major achievement by establishing the first Children’s Garden in the Matulani School District. Despite having dedicated schools and teachers, many children struggled with poor health and malnutrition, which negatively impacted their school attendance. The introduction of the Children’s Garden was designed to alleviate these issues.
Impact and Transformation
How It Worked
Key Figures
Current Status
The Children’s Gardens program is currently on hold. While it made significant strides in improving health and education in Mtito Andei, the program is paused due to funding and operational constraints. We remain
hopeful that with renewed support, the program can be revived to continue its mission of enhancing child nutrition and educational outcomes in the future.
Posted: May 15, 2014
Updated: August 1, 2024
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