Life on our farm in Ruwa is about more than care; it also helps sustain our work. We keep cattle and chickens and tend a vegetable garden, which put food on the table for the children in our care and generate revenue to support our programmes. These projects also give the children a calm, hands-on environment to learn, play and grow, and every purchase or contribution helps us keep this work going.

Chicken farming is one of our most important income-generating projects. We keep Road Runner chickens, a hardy local breed, for egg production, and we also breed and raise Australorps, a well-known, high-quality breed. We sell our chickens, and every sale helps pay for the food, care and programmes the children depend on.

Like the rest of the farm, the chicken run is also a learning space, where the children can spend time around the animals in a calm, hands-on setting.

We have big plans for the farm. We would like to start fish farming and set up greenhouses to grow high-value crops such as bell peppers and cucumbers. These new projects would give us more reliable ways to raise funds, provide even more fresh, nutritious food for the children, and create new opportunities for them to learn practical skills.

To bring these plans to life, we would greatly appreciate your help. Whether through funding, equipment, materials, expertise or training, every contribution will help us grow our income and secure a stronger future for the children in our care. If you or your organisation would like to partner with us on any of these projects, please get in touch.