KOS Tree Project

Gregory Reed

Project's country: Kenya

Project type: Self-Reliance

Brief description

Our goal with KOS Tree Project Phase 1 is to help the community in Meru Kenya become self-sufficient and sustainable through the planting of trees/seedlings. One of our founders Julius who was born and raised in this community says, “Planting trees is a very good way of changing lives here and directly alleviating people from poverty.” “That will change this area and end the perennial food shortages and famines” “I think if we start the first phase with 2,500 trees. We shall engage women's groups, schools, churches and learning institutions. If we do about 5 phases, this place will be very green and produce enough food to feed everyone.” With this amount of trees/seedings we are going to be able to help not just one community, but the surrounding communities as well become self-sufficient and sustainable. Women in rural areas across Kenya are closely involved in crop cultivation, often more so than men. Alongside their farming work women also typically carry the bulk of household responsibilities like cooking, childcare, and collecting fuel wood and water. In rural Kenya, ‘women’s groups’ often form as a way for women to share resources and help and strengthen one another through social ties. Because of their close connection to the land, women’s groups are among the most active civil society organizations in tree-planting efforts. Many tree nurseries and small agribusiness enterprises are run by women’s groups. The members benefit from access to seedlings for use on their land, as well as a share of the profits from sales of firewood or fruits. With shared savings from enterprises and improved incomes, women can pay for crucial services such as education for their children or extended family members. We “The Kenyan Orphan Support” have helped women farmers access to interest free loans to improve their environment and livelihoods and advance their access to resources, with a positive effect on the wellbeing of their families, and their communities.

Purpose of funds

The funds will be allocated to cover the cost of the trees/seedings (5 Different Types), one-time transportation fee, and yearly caretaker fee (1 Year).

Description Amount:

• Moringa Seedlings $750

• 1 Time Transport Fee $50

• Avocado Seedlings $1000

• Grevillea Seedlings $500

• Pine Seedlings $375

• Cypress Seedlings $375

• Caretaker Fee 1 Year $1200