Maendeleo Playscape & Farm

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Location: Kenya

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Maendeleo Playscape & Farm serves as a way to connect Kenyan youth with the field of agriculture and to engage them in sustainability education in an interactive environment where they can not only learn, but they can have fun and just simply be kids. By building a natural playscape that children can explore and discover, children will be exposed to regenerative agriculture techniques and will be developing an appreciation for agriculture. We hope to grow the next generation of young farmers who will contribute to food production and improve food security in our country. At Maendeleo Playscape & Farm, we believe that learning should not be left only for the classroom. Contact with nature plays an important role in brain development, providing children with a safe space to be engaged, to take risks, to discover, to think critically, to create, and to strengthen their sense of self. Our playscape and farm will provide a natural adventure world for the children; a place to play and learn that is different from the norm. By embodying the principles of permaculture, and integrating other enrichment activities, we can promote behavior change in vulnerable girls and youth. Our playscape & farm will provide many opportunities to explore new passions, such as drama, music, sports, and the visual arts. The children will be able to learn what they like, they are good at, and they will be able to develop the confidence and skills to carry these new passions with them as they grow. Furthermore, by partnering with other local and international organizations, we can combine imagination and playtime with health, human rights, peace building, and conflict resolving education. View our website here and check out our playscape & farm plan here.

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