FUNDACION NITCA

To strengthen school students and family capabilities through education, the securing of food for good nutrition. Because this project not only produces food but also contributes to reforestation of the area, it improves considerably the community environment.

Contribute to the implementation of Family and School Organic Gardens with the participation of mothers, fathers, through practical knowledge for the production of vegetables to improve nutrition of households and children in pre-integrated.

Sponsored by Just Connections - England
The year 2009 NITCA had envisioned to implement Organic Gardening in 4 different Schools. But the draught and the lack of Finance provided by the government did not make it possible. NITCA only did a planting within the empty land in the foundation. It became mostly a volunteer work by adolescents and a Paid promoter with a small stipend. Because NITCA has carried on this program for years, we can reort that some family parents solicited seed to plant in their small patios.

• The project brought knowledge to: 294 families, 370 Students and 23 teachers, who were the beneficiaries of organic gardens of: vegetables, fruit trees and reforestation in their areas. These families and studentes showed real interest in the cultivation of the gardens the Project granted them and helped to cultivate. It also contributed to more open friendship and solidarity among the groups. They were able to improve the diet especially during the winter months.
• Five centers of study (elemntary and high school) and one preschool were beneficiaries of the Organic Gardens.
• 3,300 meters of streets were planted trees for reforestation. This contributed greatly to improve the environment and increase the beauty of the community.