CBO promotes nutrition in Kenya with fruit trees in schools

Ace Africa Kenya , a Community Based Organisation in partnership with the Scott Bader Commonwealth Charity and The Peter Stebbings Memorial Charity introduced fruit trees in 30 primary schools across Siaya County.

The trees grown are local varieties; mango, papaya and avocado, and are carefully selected as advanced and grafted seedlings to encourage rapid growth. Working with teachers and students, the project has planted over 2,000 fruit trees and educated 3,389 children on fruit tree management, nutrition, and food hygiene.

Ace Africa Kenya has been supporting communities in Western Kenya over the past 15 years to improve access to sustainable livelihoods and nutrition, to help the poorest families.

Since 2003 Ace has established 88,401 kitchen gardens, providing additional healthy meals for 433,435 children and their families.

By Malachi Motano