Grow Against Poverty is a registered 501 (c) 3 nonprofit that supports education and community development projects in Kenya. For 8 years GAP has been raising money for school projects such as classroom construction, purchasing computers, serving meals, starting a bicycle transportation program, and hiring extra teachers. Projects in the communities include funding workshops in the areas of women's health, making fireless cookers, building a community building for Grow Against Poverty-Kenya, installing water tanks, and assisting families in starting small poultry and goat farms. GROW AGAINST POVERTY IS STRIVING TO"CLOSE THE GAP."
Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:
By John Roccanova | Volunteer Fundraiser
Dear Supporters, How are carrots and computers linked? The organic garden being planned for Bugeng'i Primary School will not only produce carrots and other nutritious vegetables for student lunches,... Read the full report ›By John Roccanova | Volunteer Fundraiser
Dear Donor, Thanks to you, a contract has been signed to purchase 100 Buffalo Bicycles and to receive 35 free ones! This will bring the total to 515 bicycles at eleven schools. Your generosity... Read the full report ›By John Roccanova | Volunteer Fundraiser
Dear Supporters, According to a study done by Dr. Ann Njeri at Newcastle University in England, only 14% of girls in rural Kenya who finish their primary education enroll in secondary school. Many of... Read the full report ›