September 23, 2006

Sow a little, reap a lot

opent in een nieuw venster A while ago, three plastic tunnels were donated to Agape Child Care Centre. These tunnels were first used to grow tomatoes for the children at Agape. Recently however, the tunnels started serving another purpose. 

 

opent in een nieuw venster The vegetables that are grown in the tunnels grow and taste so good, that a local supermarket wants to buy part of the production. The money that Agape makes from this can then be used towards the running costs of the centre. 

 

opent in een nieuw venster opent in een nieuw venster Rijk Zwaan Nederland donated seeds for tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. Partner organization opent in een nieuw venster Uthando donated the other materials, while Be More provided a opent in een nieuw venster volunteer to set up the project on-site. 

 

opent in een nieuw venster The older boys living in the centre are also involved in the project. They each have their own task in taking care of the crops. This way, they are prepared for their future, when they finish school and get a job. 

 

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If everything goes well, these crops will yield a rich harvest. Food for the children, income for the centre and a work experience for the older boys. Sow a little, reap a lot! 

 

 

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