Shamba (Farm) Update

by Michele Torrey, OA Volunteer Secretary and Co-Founder

The Shamba is our self-sustainability project. Once completed, profits will go toward operational costs at all our schools. We’re excited to see the progress at this beautiful Shamba!

1) Papaya orchard at neighboring farm—OA plans to cultivate 8 acres of papaya; 2) Fountain with jumping fish under construction, along with an outdoor gazebo for customers to relax and have a cold soda; 3) Commercial fish tanks;

Workers harvesting the fish.

1) Commercial fish tanks; 2) Feeding time; 3) African tilapia.

1) Fish hatchery (under construction); 2) Another fish tank, 16 meters in diameter (under construction).