Empowering Communities Through Collaborative Projects
Since July 2022, we’ve been on a mission to
make education accessible and sustainable for 50 children by covering their
school fees, including the PTA levy. Our commitment to these families goes
beyond education, recognizing the importance of supporting the entire
household. To lighten the financial burden, we continue to provide grains to
the mothers, ensuring food security and stability for these families.
Each year, we gather to celebrate our
journey, sharing a community-cooked meal that brings everyone together to
reflect, connect, and inspire each other for the road ahead.
Our mission is ongoing—empowering families
through education, food support, and community, working toward a brighter
future where every child has the resources they need to thrive.
Through the Gasaki Project, Tara (Gather
Nigeria) teaches the women of the Gasaki community regenerative farming
techniques. This initiative empowers them with sustainable agricultural skills,
enabling them to better provide for their families. As part of the program,
Tara also provides essential resources to support their farming efforts and
host a gathering to celebrate their progress with a communal meal. This project
not only fosters economic growth but also strengthens community bonds.
In May 2023, we took a significant step
towards sustainable development by installing a solar-powered water pump and
storage tanks for the community. These resources, still running strong, have
become essential in providing clean water access and supporting our growing
initiatives.
This foundation allowed us to launch a
community farm, dedicated to the women and their families, where climate-smart
and regenerative agriculture practices are taking root. Through these efforts,
we’re laying the groundwork for sustainable farming techniques that nurture the
land, preserve resources, and strengthen the community’s self-sufficiency for
generations to come.
During a pandemic year when things were very hard we successfully raised over 1 million Naira to cover her hospital bills and negotiated with the hospital for a significant discount. It was a wonderful experience for all of us, to do something outside ourselves for a Mom like us whose only focus was ensuring her baby survived. Very humbling experience. That’s what set us on the path towards more involvement.