Urban Farming project

Objective

Objective 1

Bringing the gap between agriculture and the youth in the Thika region

1000 youth work in agriculture by Dec 2026

Objective 2

Setup a demo farm for showcasing what PACE is about.

To have 1 working demo farm that PACE manages

Objective 3

Onboard teams i.e groups who will show PACE impact after undergoing our training.

Onboard at least 10 football teams by end of year 2026

Objective 4

Training the groups with an aim of inculcating them into the urban farming project

Coming up with 5 different areas of training based on different member skills.

Objective 5

Have a football tournament at the end of the year with an urban farming project theme e.g Vijana Wajilishe Tournament.

Description

Vision: Urban communities empowered to sustainably grow their own organic food in their own spaces ensuring household food security, improved nutrition, and long-term resilience. Mission: To empower urban households with limited space to produce their own organic food through organic vertical farming, skills training, and community support, while creating opportunities for surplus income. Problem Statement. Rapid urbanization in Thika has reduced access to land for farming. Poor nutrition Food prices Gap between agriculture and youth Limited control over what you eat Unemployment