Amani-Kiladeda Farm Project
Moshi, Kilimanjaro in Tanzania
The Amani-Kiladeda Farm project primarily serves a community of former street-connected children and vulnerable youth from abusive backgrounds residing at the Amani Centre for Street Children in Moshi-Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. These children are often marginalized, deprived of stable family environments, and denied access to basic health benefits, education and life skills. Through the farm project, they aim to improve the children's health and well-being by providing fresh produce, while equipping them with sustainable agricultural practices to promote self-sufficiency and future employability. In addition to directly benefiting the children by providing shelter, food and job training, this project is also designed with a strong focus on promoting environmental sustainability. The agro-ecological farming system implemented through the project encourages environmentally-friendly and resource-efficient practices. Its approach not only minimizes waste but also supports the farm’s long-term sustainability, ensuring the land remains productive and healthy for future generations.
The Purpose Earth grant will play a pivotal role in advancing the mission and goals of the Amani-Kiladeda Farm project by providing the necessary financial resources to establish and sustain a robust agro-ecological farming system. Specifically, the funding will be used to: Construct and expand the shed spaces for livestock including cows and chickens, and build new storage facilities. This will improve the farm’s capacity for food and milk production, contributing to its long-term sustainability and effectiveness. The grant will allow the project to acquire livestock for milk and eggs production. The animals will provide natural fertilizer (dung) for the existing vegetable garden, reducing the need for costly artificial fertilizers, as well as provide nutritional support in the form of milk and eggs. The grant will cover the costs of purchasing agricultural training materials and the weekly learning sessions at the farm, empowering the children to become self-sufficient and improving their future livelihoods.
“The Amani-Kiladeda Farm project is more than a farming initiative; it is a holistic approach to transforming the lives of former street-connected children. By equipping them with practical agricultural skills and improving their nutrition, the project addresses their immediate needs while providing tools for future self-sufficiency. This funding will directly enhance these children’s chances to lead healthier and more productive lives. The project’s focus on sustainable agriculture, education, and community engagement aligns with Purpose Earth's mission to support projects applying creative solutions to the critical issues of our time.” – Alfred Kamphonje, Project Lead
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