Learn Grow Lead, a women-led, volunteer-run organization that works to empower communities to be self-sustainable, has partnered with One Percent for the Planet on to expand their sustainable farming program. One Percent for the Planet is committed to building support for its nonprofit partners within six core issue areas: climate, food, land, pollution, water, and wildlife.
"We are thrilled to announce our status as a new nonprofit partner in the 1% for the Planet community," Erin Douglas, Learn Grow Lead co-founder, said in a statement "After providing educational anrelated expenses and building an orphanage, Learn Grow Lead started a sustainable farm project 'The Helpers Farm' with the goal of helping the local community in Ghana to become more self-sustainable, and rely less on donations from U.S. donors. The results are improved farming practices, improved soil health, toxin reduction, and partnerships with agricultural schools to learn about organic farming. The increase in produce sales revenue helps to pay the operating cost of the orphanage where 25 children live. The farm is growing more nutritious fruits and vegetables that are sold in local markets and to the government school feeding program."
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