“I used to grow beans and maize only in this entire piece of land. But of course it would not be enough, the family can’t feed on those alone so I would have to buy vegetables and other items from the market”. Says Innocent
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One of his favorite memories is when his three children, aged three to five, follow him to the garden and start imitating whatever he does. Sometimes, he gives them vegetable seeds to try and plant on their own. He is hopeful that they will grow up with a special passion for farming.
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Read More“This training has helped me a lot. I used to cook any food I could think of and it was mostly without sauce. But I am now able to cook vegetables from my own garden for my family every day.”
Read MoreDuring the weekend, most times I help my wife with domestic chores. At first, she could tell me that men don’t sweep but I would hesitate and do it. She is now used to that.
By graduating from this program, each mother has become an ambassador in fighting malnutrition in their community. We can’t wait to see how they implement everything they have learnt to help improve the lives of their families and their community at large.
Read MoreImmaculée Ntabanganyimana: a small scale farmer, wife, mother of eight, and now, the proud owner of a beautiful home vegetable garden. From her garden, she not only feeds her family but also cultivates crops to sell at the local market.
Read MoreImmaculée Ntabanganyimana: a small scale farmer, wife, mother of eight, and now, the proud owner of a beautiful home vegetable garden. From her garden, she not only feeds her family but also cultivates crops to sell at the local market.
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A conversation with Field Educator Esperance Mukeshimana.
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Jeannette and Philemon are small-scale farmers, new parents, and recent GHI graduates. “Life is better now. We’re healthier now that we’ve attended trainings.” See how the couple works together to create a health home and community.
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PTA president and local leader Jean sees school gardens as an invaluable tool in eradicating malnutrition in his community: “Connecting the school with the community is crucial, because I believe that if we want to tackle malnutrition in this community, we have to put our best foot forward.”
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Mom-of-5 Donatila reflects on the agriculture and nutrition lessons her children have brought home from school . “This project is not only beneficial to our children, but also for us. While vegetables help my kids grow, they also keep my husband and me healthy.”
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Aimable, 13, is active in his school’s demonstration garden. He’s sharing his knowledge and harvest to better his community. “I love sharing with others. Because I understand the importance of eating vegetables, I’d like children my age to have a healthier life too.”
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Didanciene graduated from Gardens for Health’s Maternal Nutrition Program in March, just as Rwanda was headed into a country-wide COVID lockdown. At the time, she was pregnant and uncertain about what the future held. “Having a baby during COVID was difficult; I felt so pained and sad,” she reflects, “but because I’d planted vegetables, we survived.”
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Gardens for Health, in partnership with the UN World Food Programme, is striving to provide access to balanced nutrition to all children. Our agriculture, health, and nutrition trainings at schools across Rwanda provide important tools for sustainable sources of nutritious veggies and accessible approaches to cultivation in difficult climates — particularly during COVID-19.
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Home gardens continue to ensure access to nutritious, sustainable sources of food during the COVID-19 pandemic — not only for individual families, but for entire communities. Check out the inspiring stories that have come from our partnership with the UN World Food Programme, from feeding six additional families in a time of need to creating learning spaces that extend beyond school campus.
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A lot has changed with COVID, but we’re still on the job. See how our dedicated staff are channeling their creativity, adapting to COVID, and staying motivated while doing what they do best.
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Step inside the bustling Rubungo Health Clinic, where GHI Field Educator Epiphane is delivering nutrition and COVID-19 prevention trainings, screening children for malnutrition, and more.
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The COVID-19 pandemic is hitting the world’s poor the hardest, and the number of malnourished children is rising. Community-based missions like ours are vital to the survival of the world’s most vulnerable, including families like Agnes’. Hear her story.
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While Rwanda and the globe continue to combat COVID-19, we’re working with partners to ensure ongoing access to nutritious, sustainable sources of food. Our work with the UN World Food Programme is helping students and their families get by during these difficult times.
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A lot has changed, but we’re continuing the fight against chronic malnutrition. Here’s the situation in Rwanda, and how we’re doing our part to respond to COVID-19.
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