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.
Great news! Because of your generosity, we have raised $38,000 for our 2025 School Project with Koliech Comprehensive School (both the Primary Grade School and Junior High School).
Stay tuned! We hope to raise funds for a second school project this year, more information coming soon.
"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 60% of the school's operating budget.
