We created Little Gardens of Eden to fight childhood hunger, climate injustice, and youth unemployment by transforming underused school land into fruit orchards that feed children, create green jobs, and restore ecosystems in communities often overlooked by food and education systems.
In each school, we plant 50–100 certified fruit tree seedlings. Students are trained as Fruity Rangers to care for the orchards, supported by teachers and local youth.
Trees are mulched, watered, and tracked monthly for survival, and dead trees are promptly replaced. The fruits are integrated into school meals, boosting nutrition.
Orchards double as learning labs for climate, nutrition, and environmental education. To date, we’ve planted 200,000+ fruit trees in 800+ public schools, trained over 30,000 Fruity Rangers, and offset an estimated 3,000+ tonnes of CO₂. The innovation has improved dietary diversity, reduced absenteeism, and provided a replicable model for green school transformation.
Little Gardens of Eden has scaled rapidly through school referrals, community demand, county government endorsements, and CSR partnerships.
Our low-cost, high-impact model resonates with schools and donors alike. We’ve partnered with 10+ county governments, reached over 800 schools, and planted 200,000+ fruit trees.
Our student-led Fruity Rangers program has inspired thousands of youth, while our growing network of trained nursery partners and local mentors ensures smooth replication.
We are now building digital tracking tools to support further expansion across Kenya and into neighbouring countries.
Start by developing a concept note and seeking approval from the Ministry of Education. Draft introductory letters, identify certified nurseries, and secure funding for seedlings.
Select schools, engage students in training, and begin planting. Fruity Schools Africa offers toolkits and support for replication.
