By Mary Katherine Deen | Project Co-leader
Even though the social and political climates are always changing in Burundi, the School Gardens Program continues to grow. There are fewer and fewer violent outbreaks but the cost of living increases daily in Burundi. And the gardens provide a regular supply of beans, corn, onions, carrots and cabbage to the students and families.
In the Burundi 4-H Schools, students receive agricultural lessons and practicum in 45-minute blocks of time. During this time students receive instruction and/or work hands on in the gardens. Because the gardens are demanding more time, they have also developed an after-school program where students can work in the gardens. The teachers have been able to adapt and apply the 4-H curriculum across several content areas to be used in their after-school programs. This makes it possible for the students to learn more about holistic, healthy choices for themselves and their communities.
Burundi has enjoyed a good rainy season since October, 2017. This means they will experience a bountiful harvest in January and February, 2018. Plans are being made to celebrate the harvest with feasts prepared by the students with vegetables from the gardens. Currently vegetables from the gardens are being served during lunch at two of the schools. And students are able to take vegetables home to share with their families.
This is all possible because of each of you, our donors. The people of Burundi thank you. We thank you. The world is a better place because you care.
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