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, 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 ›By John Roccanova | Volunteer Fundraiser
Dear Green Fields Supporters, It’s mid-summer in Kenya and school started for the year last month. Students have planted organic gardens at 9 schools. They are looking forward to the long rains... Read the full report ›By John Roccanova | Volunteer Fundraiser
Dear Supporters, The new school year is starting in Kenya. The Pedal Power for Kenyan Education ambassadors Sharon, Laurine and Pauline passed their national exams and have graduated! All... Read the full report ›