Seeds and Support for School Gardens Worldwide

Hello Gardeners!

We’re excited to share an update on our continued partnership with the Sustainable Community Initiative for Empowerment (SCINE) in Kampala, Uganda. Together, we’re expanding access to nutritious food, building equitable food systems, and empowering young people through school gardening programs.

So far, this partnership has:

• Created 8 school gardens
• Trained local teachers from 9 schools in urban gardening techniques
• Developed an urban gardening instructional manual to support student learning

Kampala, Uganda’s capital, is home to over 3 million people—60% of whom live in densely populated informal settlements where basic services such as clean water, sanitation, and adequate housing are often unavailable. In these areas, poverty rates are high, and families often struggle to meet their daily food needs. The lack of economic opportunity and high rates of unemployment further entrench cycles of hardship, leaving many residents without the resources needed to address their nutritional and livelihood challenges.

Malnutrition is a particularly pressing issue, especially for children. In low-income neighborhoods, school lunches are often the only consistent, nutritious meals that children receive. Without these meals, many children are at risk of stunted growth and diminished academic performance.

That’s why urban agriculture is so powerful. With your support, we’re transforming underutilized land into productive vegetable gardens that grow fresh produce, improve children’s nutrition, and create hands-on learning opportunities. 

Want to make your impact go even further?
Join us on GlobalGiving’s July Bonus Day, July 16, when donations over $100 will be matched from a $125,000 pool. It’s a great opportunity to expand the impact of your donations!

As always, thank you for being part of this work. If you have any questions or would like to connect, we’d love to hear from you.

Happy Gardening,
Robyn