Cassava growing for food security in Kenya

5/2013   Maragua Division, Kenya Dear Friends, Our cassava project to increase food security and improve the economic situation of my community members has continued to do well and help persons earn a better income. I want to tell you about two of my community members,  who have benefitted. Isaac Mburu is a 22-...

2/2013 Maragua Division, Kenya Dear Friends, Our cassava project to increase food security and improve the economic situation of my community members has been progressing extremely well over the last year.  I want to tell you about two of my community members, Mrs. Njoki and Mr. Maina, who have benefitted in a...

Maragua Division, Kenya   Dear Friends, I wanted to pass along two specific stories that illustrate the immense impact your support of the cassava project is having on the lives of my community members, especially the women.  Winnie Muthoni is a 38-year old single mother of four. For her family's daily bread, she...

Maragua Division, Kenya   Dear Friends, My community continues to benefit from the purchase of the mill to grind cassava to make food staples.  The enthusiasm for the project in my community continues to grow.  I am happy to report on the latest news. Our community participated in the World Food Day...

Dear Donors, Our cassava project continues to thrive and improve.  More and more communities are becoming interested in growing cassava because of its drought resistant qualities and good nutritional value. And, in my own community the cassava crop has become a stable of the local diet.  The success of the...

Dear Friends, My community is extremely grateful for the purchase of the mill to grind cassava to make food staples.  The income of our community has increased greatly.  I am not through though.  My goal is to keep working to help my community to be as prosperous as possible.  It is in that vein that I...

Murang'a County, Kenya Dear Friends, I am very excited to announce to you that we were able to purchase and install the mill to grind the cassava. The community is so happy! The building housing the mill was also renovated and electricity availed with the owner's assistance.  The machine installation was completed on...

Murang'a County, Kenya Dear Donors, I just wanted to update you that many groups have been visiting us for training on cassava cultivation. We are very happy that we are able to spread the word and help others grow this drought resistant crop that can prevent famine. I wish to present a photo of our group's officials...

Murang'a County, KenyaDear Donors,Our community has been very successful with their project growing cassava.  Recently, the community group participated in the Murang'a County’s World Food Day celebrations (October 2011). This time the women decided to sell the cassava food products (doughnuts, porridge, chips,...

Dear Donors, I want to thank you for support our cassava for food security project.  It is going much better than anyone could have predicted.  One example is Mrs.Ekila Wanjiku, a woman in my village, who keeps 3 cows for milk production.  Earnings from the sale of the milk forms a crucial part of her...