Farmer Aid Prevent Period Poverty Green Fields PEDAL POWER FOR KENYAN EDUCATION

Grow Against Poverty

Org #57691
Vetted since 2019 Staff Favorite
2011
year founded
$66,518
raised on GlobalGiving
7
years fundraising
0
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

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."

Projects (4)

PEDAL POWER FOR KENYAN EDUCATION
Kenya / Education
PEDAL POWER FOR KENYAN EDUCATION
Green Fields
Kenya / Education
Green Fields
Prevent Period Poverty
Kenya / Education
Prevent Period Poverty
Farmer Aid
Kenya / Food Security
Farmer Aid
Project Leaders
John Roccanova
John Roccanova
Grow Against Poverty
Grow Against Poverty
Organization Information
153 Over Mountain Rd
Ancramdale, NY 12503
United States
(518) 329-2021
Organization Information
153 Over Mountain Rd
Ancramdale, NY 12503
United States
(518) 329-2021

Project Reports

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:

Apr 30, 2026 | Green Fields
Green Fields Increases Attendance

By John Roccanova | Volunteer Fundraiser

Dear Donors, Thanks for your support of Grow Against Poverty’s Green Fields program. Students at nine schools are actively participating in planting, weeding, fertilizing and harvesting... Read the full report ›

75 Free Bikes to Pedal!

By John Roccanova | Volunteer Fundraiser

Dear Supporters, Pedal Power for Kenyan Education started 7 years ago with 15 bicycles at one school. The students loved that they did not have to walk 5 or more miles to school but were upset at how... Read the full report ›

Feb 3, 2026 | Prevent Period Poverty
Prevent Period Poverty Helps Girls Graduate

By John Roccanova | Volunteer Fundraiser

Dear Donors, In only a year, Prevent Period Poverty has already made a difference. Bathrooms were built and menstrual health classes and products provided at St. Joseph’s Musoko and Our Lady of... Read the full report ›
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