International Women's Day Fundraiser Supports Peace Tree Planting Projects in Africa

community · March 8, 2018 and ongoing · Denman Island and project sites in Kenya and DRC

Funds raised at the March 8, 2018 International Women's Day event on Denman Island have supported planting of trees and garden projects in Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo, including replacement of a classroom roof and planting of nutritional and medicinal trees. Ongoing projects include irrigation system installation and purchasing equipment for moringa processing.

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• “We want to express our deep gratitude... Your generous donations... has provided and will continue to provide the support needed for food security, nutritional/medicinal Peace Trees and education for many children... The wonderful unfoldments since March 8th include the replacement of the roof on a classroom at an orphanage in Narok, Kenya... Funds from IWD celebration purchased 150 papaya, 5 avocado and 5 passion fruit trees... Funds will now go towards purchasing a manual grinder and a manual ” — The Islands Grapevine – May 10th, 2018 (May 10th, 2018)

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