JB sharing an overview of permaculture principles

Lillian providing information to the leaders

Susanna's ankle has been challenging, and after a fall, Dr. Henry saved the day with physio treatmen

Susanna teaching about engagement skills

Boys pulling up water from our well, there was no tap water

Women leaders demonstrating the A-frame technique for permaculture garden design

The women leaders gathering some foods to take home

The land in the area is rich, the water plentiful, and the residents skilled at growing

Women's Leadership Workshop at PPI

April 21 in Kenya ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C

Lillian, Rachel and JB brought together a dozen women leaders for a residential leadership training program. These women are heading up school garden and other regional permaculture initiatives.

This work has a powerful effect on women and families. If women don't have to buy the vegetables they need for their family's meals, they can save some funds. With the additional funds, they can expand their gardens and sell the crops to their neighbours. Then, the profits enable greater financial autonomy and overall choices.

Susanna and Aaron were asked to lead portions of the workshop, so they did! Aaron taught about conflict styles, and Susanna taught engagement and meeting skills. All these sessions were translated into Swahili by one of the women.Read more