Economic Growth Kenya Project #8881

Sustainable Food Project for Children in Kenya

by American Foundation for Children with AIDS

Project Report | May 27, 2026
Improving the Environment and Reducing Expenses

By Frankline | Partner in Africa

As I was thinking about the stories and updates to share, I became very excited about writing on our sustainable food project for the children,
especially because of the biogas slurry by-product that is now supporting our gardens with rich organic manure.  While the biogas system has already helped us by providing clean cooking gas and reducing the cost of firewood, one of the greatest blessings from this project has been the slurry that comes out after gas production. To many people it may simply look like waste, but to us it represents food, sustainability, health, and hope for the children.

The slurry is now being used as organic fertilizer in our gardens and farms, helping us grow vegetables and crops naturally without relying on
expensive chemical fertilizers. This is a very important step for us toward smart and sustainable food production for the children at our
children's home.  What excites me most is seeing how everything works together in a beautiful cycle where nothing goes to waste. Cow dung, kitchen leftovers, chicken droppings, and biodegradable waste are now producing clean energy for cooking while also creating natural manure that helps us grow healthy food for the children.

This project is not only improving our environment and reducing expenses, but it is also helping us move toward a healthier and more
sustainable future for the children we care for every day.  When I see the slurry flowing from the biogas system, I honestly see more than manure — I see greener gardens, healthier meals, and long-term sustainability for our orphanage family.  We are truly grateful for the American Foundation for Children with AIDS who has supported this vision and helped make it possible.

The team here at the American Foundation for Children with AIDS thanks you for supporting this project and the work we do for the children in Africa. If you would like to learn even more about what we do or how you can meet some of the children you have helped, please contact Tanya Weaver at tweaver@AFCAids.org.

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Jan 20, 2026
Living Source of Hope

By Frankline | Partner in Africa

I'm excited to share that what began as a simple garden has grown into a living source of hope for our community. Our garden project is more than rows of vegetables, it is a sustainable food system that feeds our school children, orphans, and praying grannies, while also creating employment for women from the surrounding community. Every seed planted carries purpose, and every harvest tells a story of care, dignity, and provision.

Through this project, we grow a variety of vegetables and food crops, ensuring balanced and nutritious meals for the children under our care. For many of our children, this garden provides the most reliable source of fresh, healthy food they receive. It directly improves their health, concentration in school, and overall well-being.

Beyond nutrition, the garden also creates three-day job opportunities for local women, offering income, skills, and a sense of dignity. These women work the land, nurture the crops, and take pride in knowing that their hands are feeding children and elders in need. This meaningful employment helps support families and strengthens the local economy. Our praying grannies, who faithfully uplift the children and the work in prayer, are also beneficiaries of the harvest. Fresh vegetables from the garden help meet their nutritional needs and honor their vital role in our community.

This garden is a model of sustainability ... reducing food costs, maximizing local resources, and ensuring that donor support creates long-term impact rather than short-term relief. Each season, the land gives back, and each harvest stretches your generosity even further. Because of your support, this garden continues to grow ... not just food, but health, dignity, employment, and hope. Thank you for standing with us and believing in a future where communities are empowered to feed and care for their own.

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Sep 19, 2025
Turning Despair into Dignity

By Frankline | Partner in Africa

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