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ACK Diocese of Kitale
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ACK Diocese of Kitale
Just Earth is an organization registered in Kenya that partners with local churches to bring spiritual, economic, social and environmental transformation of their communities in the name of Jesus.
Just Earth is an organization registered in Kenya that partners with local churches to bring spiritual, economic, social and environmental transformation of their communities in the name of Jesus.
The partnership between the Anglican Diocese of Kitale and Just Earth began in early 2019 with investment in 2 Farmers Field Schools (FFS) which has enrolled more than 70 farmers in 2 parishes, namely, St Mary's Kobos and St. Joseph's Kibagenge.
Just Earth funds and manages these FFS with prayer that more FFS shall be established in more Parishes as availability of funds shall permit. The organization has agreed to 2 new FFS projects in Kinyoro and Chepareria Parishes which will add 75 more farmers to benefit from this partnership that is transforming many small scale farmers.
4 Farmers Field Schools (FFS) established
Over 145 farmers enrolled across the diocese
2 parishes currently active (St Mary's Kobos, St. Joseph's Kibagenge)
2 new parishes launching (Kinyoro, Chepareria)
Three to four times increase in farm production in their first years
Members' families move from 1 meal per day to 2-3 nutritious meals per day
Excess food from harvests to sell and extra incomes earned for living costs like school fees
An average of 4 neighbors taught over the training phase by each member
With an average family sizes being 8 per household, each FFS of 36 farmers positively impacts 288 family members
Over 200 farmers have formed savings groups to administer loans for business development
Farmers celebrate significant improvements in yields, food security, and household income through sustainable farming practices and spiritual growth.
Provides spiritual disciples and growth through 'Kingdom Life Bible Study' materials
Trains on modern agricultural and household level climate change adaptation technologies
Offers interest free farm inputs loan for 1 acre
Provides linkages to markets and other service providers
Promotes savings and investment through table banks
Weekly training sessions combining theory and practical farming
Farmer to farmer extension training (each member teaches 4 neighbors)
Get in touch with this partner
Coordinator
Rev. George Kabaki
FFS Diocesan Coordinator
justearth@ackkitalediocese.org
Partnership Since
2019