GROWING COMMUNITY ROOTS
is a non-profit raising funds to provide water catchment systems, sanitation facilities, community gardens, and tree farms for schools in Western Kenya. Our local Kenyan partner, Imbo Community Action Program, implements and maintains the projects to ensure Kenyan students have safe water at school.
Help us raise $46,000 for our 2026 School Project! The project will include the construction of water catchment systems, boys' and girls' toilets & washrooms, washing stands, community garden, and tree farm - an investment that will change the lives of students, teachers, staff, and the surrounding community for the next 20+ years.
Because of your prayers and generosity, we have significantly impacted 1,756 lives in the Homa Bay Hills of Kenya by completing two School Projects in 2025. These projects are improving the lives of 348 students (189 boys, 159 girls), 16 teachers, and a community population of 600 at Koliech Comprehensive School and 427 students (215 boys and 195 girls), 15 teachers, and a community of 350 at Migeni Comprehensive School.
We invite you to continue or to join us in helping students stay in school and empowering them to make meaningful contributions to society. Local oversite for School Projects is provided by our trusted partner, Imbo Community Action Program, a certified NGO.
"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.
