east africa, population of over 40 million (10 million suffering from chronic food insecurity), economy is based on tourism, construction and agriculture
10 million suffer from chronic food insecurity, 2 million need food assisstance
the export of flowers and vegetables accounts for 5 million jobs and 30% of GDP
30% of people are undernourished
why is there food insecurity in Kenya
access issues, tribal divisions, and displacement of farmers when they try to find jobs in urban areas
what is kenyas project
sack gardening = filling sacks with manure and stones to grow crops in slums e.g. spinach
young people get jobs
more food for urban poor
vegetables provide nutrients (good for the people who have HIV)
