About the Project
The project consisted of supporting farm operations and staff salaries to move towards self-sufficiency in the feeding program at Christ Victory Rescue Centre.
Location
Mutuati, Meru, Kenya
Quick Project Stats
| Funding Date | February – March 2025 |
| Luena Investment | $2,500 |
| CBO Partner | Christ Victory Rescue Centre (CVRC) |
| Village | Mutuati |
| Country | Kenya |
| # of Children Impacted | 60 |
| Community Contribution | Manual labor, contribution of locally-available food and clothes donations |
Chronic Hunger Threatens Children’s Futures
Poverty, food insecurity, and lack of access to quality education are persistent issues faced in this part of the world. Many vulnerable children face chronic hunger, which severely impacts their ability to learn and grow. By ensuring they receive the necessary nutrition, we are not only addressing immediate food insecurity but also contributing to long-term educational and developmental outcomes. Investing in local farming and crop production has helped CVRC build self-sufficiency in meeting the nutrition needs of the children that they serve.
Farm Development and Staff Support Improve Food Security
The donation from Luena Foundation was used to 1) feed the vulnerable children with the nutrients they need to learn and grow while the farm crops were still being harvested and prepared to eat; 2) pay staff salaries to the workers who care for our kids 24/7; and 3) cover farm related costs of the crop harvest as well as the budget that is now being used to plant the upcoming new crops.
Meet our Partner Community-Based Organization
Christ Victory Rescue Centre (CVRC) was established in November 2023 in response to a severe crisis involving countless children who were starving, using drugs, and dying on the streets. CVRC aims to foster each and every rescued child through attentive care, essential resources, and life skills. Recognizing the importance of holistic care, we have implemented various initiatives to address their physical, emotional, and educational needs.
