About the Project
The project consisted of planting and growing fresh fruits and vegetables for a nutrition program.
Location
Nyamatembe, Rutegyengyeri, and Bugandala Villages, Kacereere Town Council, Rubanda District, Uganda
Quick Project Stats
| Funding Date | November 2024 |
| Luena Investment | $1,000 |
| CBO Partner | Kacereere Community Development Organization (KCDO) |
| Village | Nyamatembe, Rutegyengyeri, and Bugandala |
| Country | Uganda |
| # of Children Impacted | 500 |
| Community Contribution | Preparation of seed beds and caring for seedlings |
Poverty Leaves Children Malnourished
The Kacereere community is extremely poor as they depend solely on agriculture and crafts for income. Many of the children are malnourished, and the majority eat a meal only once a day.
Community Garden Improves Food Security and Health
The donation from Luena Foundation was used to purchase fruit and vegetable seeds in order to plant and maintain a garden. This provides nutritious vegetables and fruits to feed the growing children in the community, solving the problem of malnutrition.
Meet our Partner Community-Based Organization
Our organization’s mission is to improve on our community’s welfare, particularly to reduce the poverty level and mitigate challenges of the most vulnerable with regards to health, sanitation and education for young children.
Our vision is to enlighten and empower our community to sustain ourselves particularly for the benefit of our community’s youngest members, the disabled, the elderly, and the most needy.
