Stewardship Seminar

Last November’s four day seminar to train twenty key contact people in REAP’s holistic methods has inspired much activity as participants have keenly put their newly honed skills into practice.

Thanks to funding from Spring Harvest, REAP was able to gather together twenty key people from various locations in northwest Kenya.

The seminar focused on how to become good stewards of God’s creation. As a result of four day’s intensive training the delegates have since enthusiastically shared practical help with less fortunate farmers who live in their communities.

This teaching took place at Ukweli, close to REAP’s Kajulu garden plot, so the delegates were able to benefit from witnessing REAP concepts already being put to use.

Seminar attendees dig up clumps of vetiver grass from the REAP farm, to start a new nursery at the Ukweli Centre

Seminar funding

When REAP is not holding seminars on behalf of other organizations or within supporting churches, participants often require funding.

REAP’s only limitation in spreading news of proven, low cost, methods that vastly improve the lives of the poor is funding.

The full cost of bringing together a group of twenty committed rural leaders for four days of intensive training is £3,000. Sometimes churches and individuals are able to contribute to their own attendance, but often delegate sponsorship is needed.

Kajulu Developments

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Kajulu plot with proposed new building in the bottom left hand corner, close to the road

REAP’s plans to develop the Kajulu land by erecting an eco-friendly and cost-effective demonstration, training and resource centre, await final permission from local authorities.

This building will enable non-residential training for visitors throughout the year.

REAP staff are currently locating paths to enable the plot to be toured logically. The farm and building will clearly demonstrate to visitors diverse methods of soil conservation, farming, mulching, natural medicine, recycling and domestic ideas that are being used.

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