Garden Projects Aid Nutrition

On the west side of the service area, the Athi River supports farms and gardens. — On the west side of the Kisesini service area, the Athi River supports farms and gardens.

GHP president, Angelo Tomedi and board member, David Broudy visited the gardens in October 2015. — GHP president, Angelo Tomedi, and board member, David Broudy visited the gardens in October 2015.

Taken in 2013, young kale, a staple food is planted in rows. — Young kale, a staple food, is planted in rows.

To help improve nutrition, GHP supports several garden projects. Organized as self help groups, they grow food that they can both use and sell. As can be seen the water is nearby, but irrigation requires a gas-engine pump. GHP purchased pumps, but they have been difficult to maintain forcing members to carry water from the river in buckets. One group has begun growing tomatoes in a green house. Asked about challenges, the group said hippos are a constant worry. They come out of river and trample the gardens at night.