The Problem
The majority of the world’s poor are farmers, yet millions are malnourished. In Rwanda, the disconnect between agriculture and nutrition is striking: 72% of families grow food for a living, yet 33% of young children are chronically malnourished. This simple concept that food does not equal good nutrition is at the heart of our mission.
The Solution
To tackle the root causes of malnutrition, we work toward a world in which all families and communities have the knowledge, resources, and support to meet their nutritional needs. The transformative impact is possible by investing in the nutrition of mothers and young children because well-nourished children get sick less often, perform better in school, and thrive.
Our Programs
Malnutrition is complex. It demands a comprehensive approach. Gardens for Health International’s holistic model delivers a long-term solution to malnutrition.
Our Direct Work in Numbers
We are growing to grow families each year
Partnerships
14,180+
Families served
through partnerships
140
Schools served
through Sustainable School Feeding
10,980+
Capacity Building for Stakeholders
32,249
Eggs provided
to Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centers
VSLA Impact
267
VSLA groups established
$143,000
Cumulative Savings to Date
40% - 92%
Member participation in savings
Maternal & Child Nutrition Program (MNP) Impact
25,815+
Families Served
48,400+
Small Livestock Distributed
209+
Communal Gardens & Nurseries Established
“We’re so blessed; it’s a happy adventure to raise a child! We wish for our baby to grow well; that’s our responsibility as parents. And for ourselves, we’ll maintain a healthy lifestyle, since we have all the knowledge and materials to achieve that now.”
Jeannette, GHI program graduate, 2021
Stories from the Field
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