Ruth Cooke

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26/06/2026
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This Christian Aid Week, we're supporting families facing hunger in Nairobi. 

What do you do when you feel hungry? I go to my fridge or the cupboard and get something almost instantly. But what if that's not possible? Not having enough to eat can impact so much of life.

We want to help parents like Fridah. She is growing food in small and unlikely city spaces so her children can eat - like gardens on rooftops! With tools, seeds and training, families can plan for the future. 

Please give what you can this Christian Aid Week.

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How your money helps

You can support families facing the daily stress of food insecurity in Nairobi.

In the crowded and noisy settlements of Nairobi, parents like Fridah wake up knowing they must earn money – otherwise their children won’t eat that evening. But with tools, seeds and training from our partner, Beacon of Hope, families can grow nutritious vegetables in small city spaces and grow hope for the future.

Every pound you raise could help:

  • provide seeds and tools so people can grow food in small spaces.
  • fund training so people can plan ahead and protect their livelihoods.
  • support community-led projects that strengthen food security and incomes. 
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Fridah tending her urban farm in Dagoretti, Nairobi Credit: Christian Aid / David Macharia
Fridah tending her urban farm in Dagoretti, Nairobi
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