Growing healthy families

We met Francine and her four children when her three-year old was diagnosed with malnutrition and she was brought into one of our health clinic partners for treatment.

After enrolling in the Gardens for Health program following a prescription from the health clinic nutritionist, Francine received seeds, seedlings and two chickens, technical assistance from agricultural agents, and an opportunity to participate in education sessions on the medical causes and social determinants to malnutrition.

Now, Francine’s chickens have now multiplied into ten, and all are giving eggs to her children. She is growing papaya, carrots, peanuts, orange sweet potatoes and spinach. Further, the education sessions and cooking demonstrations have given Francine the skills to feed her children balanced meals. In the last six months, her three year old has gained over six pounds, and no longer carries the tell tale signs of malnutrition–like the oedema and extended belly.

Thanks to your generosity, Francine and her four children are growing better health.

Gratitude, love and vegetables! Thank you from Francine and Gardens for Health!