Partnering with Protected Area Communities

Dear GlobalGiving Family,

We are excited to share our latest updates on some of our most impactful community projects, which continue to transform the lives of the people we serve. Over the last quarter, we have focused on expanding our vegetable gardens and supporting early learning facilities, but we also face new challenges that require your help.

1. Vegetable Gardens: Strengthening Food Security

In the last six months, we have seen great success with our community vegetable gardens, as previously reported in our update for FHR. These gardens have not only provided much-needed food but have also empowered local communities by offering skills training in sustainable farming practices. In the last quarter, we saw continued progress, with more families benefiting from the produce, enhancing their nutrition and food security.

However, we are facing a critical challenge: water. Access to reliable water sources is essential to keep these gardens thriving. We are urgently in need of four boreholes to serve four different communities. Without these, our gardens and the communities' food supply will be at risk, especially as the summer heat approaches. We’ve launched an emergency funding appeal for these boreholes, and we hope to secure the necessary resources soon to keep these vital projects going.

2. Early Learning Facilities: Investing in Our Children's Future

Our early learning facilities continue to provide essential education and care to young children in our communities, but the last quarter has highlighted some growing concerns. Funding for these programs is decreasing, and we are preparing for the upcoming Creche Christmas program, which will ensure that every child in our facilities has a joyful holiday season. However, we are currently seeking additional funds to make this celebration a reality.

Looking forward to 2025, we are also facing a pressing need to upgrade the desks and chairs in all of our centers. We have been actively fundraising for this project, but so far, we have not received sufficient support to move forward. These upgrades are crucial to provide a better learning environment for the children and prepare them for the new school year. We remain hopeful that with your help, we will be able to provide these much-needed resources.

Thank you for your continued support of these community programs. Your generosity enables us to keep making a difference in the lives of so many people. We look forward to updating you further on the progress of these projects in the coming months.