As part of our Growing Adelante program, Escuela Adelante in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, is building a school garden. This garden will serve as an educational tool for students to explore and learn about the food cycle, from growth to disposal, enhancing their classroom experience and fostering healthy habits. Your contribution promotes sustainable practices and ensures nutritious meals for our students, as fresh garden produce will be incorporated into school meals and snacks.
In Nicaragua, families grapple with deep-rooted poverty and food insecurity, exacerbated by the relentless impact of climate change. Thirty percent of households struggle to make ends meet, while 8% endure extreme poverty, surviving on less than $1.25/day. Shockingly, 17% of children under the age of five suffer from chronic malnutrition. Escuela Adelante stands out as the only school in the area of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, providing a snack and lunch to our 188 students every school day.
We're establishing a transformative school garden where students will learn to cultivate and care for crops that will be used to prepare healthy school meals. Teachers will integrate the garden into the curriculum, offering opportunities for interdisciplinary learning in math, art, science, and nutrition. Additionally, we will encourage volunteers, parents, and community members to assist with maintenance and harvesting, fostering a sense of community and ownership over the garden.
Our project will guarantee that our 188 students receive nutritious school meals, vital for their physical and mental well-being as they pursue education. Our goal is to eventually fulfill 30% of our food needs through our garden efforts. By engaging in hands-on activities that emphasize sustainable food production practices, students not only learn to honor and preserve the earth but also acquire essential skills for a lifetime, helping to mitigate the effects of poverty among their families.
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