FOOD FOREST SCHOOL
A place to grow, learn & belong.
When we first walked through the gates of the old, abandoned school, the classrooms were empty and the fields were dry. We did not see ruin. We saw a place waiting to be reborn. Today, The Forest School is being transformed into a living sanctuary for 150 children, including 30 orphans who have no one else to protect them. Here they eat food grown from the soil they help to tend, learn through curiosity and play, and rediscover what every child deserves: safety, dignity and a future.
A MODEL THAT LASTS
When we first walked through the gates of the old, abandoned school, the classrooms were empty and the fields were dry. We did not see ruin. We saw a place waiting to be reborn. Today, The Forest School is being transformed into a living sanctuary for 150 children, including orphans who have no one else to protect them. Here they eat food grown from the soil they help to tend, learn through curiosity and play, and rediscover what every child deserves: safety, dignity and a future.
Every part of the farm teaches, feeds and protects. It is a blueprint that can be replicated across rural Africa.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
DONATE FUNDS
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Every dollar you give strengthens the foundation of the Forest School; planting fruit trees that will feed children for years, filling water tanks that keep the gardens alive, lighting classrooms with safe solar, and supplying books, backpacks and tools that unlock learning.
Your gift becomes fertile ground: nourishing children, restoring land, and building a future shaped by the very hands that inherit it.
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WHAT DOES YOUR DONATION GO TOWARDS?
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$5 - Plants a fruit tree that will feed children for years.
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$10 - Provides seeds to grow nutrient-rich vegetables for school meals.
$25 - Gives a child a full school starter kit: backpack, notebooks and writing tools.
$50 - Supports weekly meal ingredients for one classroom.
$120 - Brings safe solar light to a classroom or study area.
$300 - Creates a productive garden bed that grows food all year.
$1,200 - Funds a 5,000L water tank that supplies clean water and irrigation.
$2,500 - Helps build outdoor learning and play spaces such as shaded seating, play structures and sport areas that help children learn, play and belong.
FUNDRAISE
Turn your school, workplace or club into a force that builds real change.
When you fundraise, you help construct the physical world these children learn and grow in.
Your efforts can complete classrooms, repair buildings, build shaded outdoor learning spaces, expand the gardens, install water tanks, support school meals, or create safe play areas.
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Whether you are part of a school, a workplace team, a sports club, a university group or a community organisation, your event becomes something tangible at the Forest School.
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Every event, big or small, builds something permanent and life-changing for the students.
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​FUNDRAISING CAN TAKE MANY SHAPES AND THEY ALL CREATE REAL CHANGE:
Schools and classrooms can rally together through giving days, creative markets, or pre-loved book and clothing swaps. Sports clubs can turn match days into moments of impact, collecting donations or hosting friendly charity games. Friends, workplaces and community groups can take on sponsored runs, step challenges, or team wellness goals that raise funds with every kilometre moved. Even birthdays and personal milestones can become powerful online fundraisers, turning a simple celebration into seeds, classrooms, and futures for the children of the Forest School.
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DONATION DROPS
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GIVE CHILDREN THE ESSENTIALS THEY DESERVE
Many children arrive at school with only what they are wearing. A donation drop provides the items that make learning comfortable, safe and joyful.
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WHAT YOU CAN DONATE
Clothing for all seasons
Sturdy shoes for farming
Rain jackets and warm layers
Toiletries and hygiene items
Storybooks and early learning materials
Notebooks, pencils, crayons and art supplies
Toys, puzzles and play items
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Every item you brings dignity, confidence and comfort to a child’s daily life.
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HOST A DONATION DROP
Schools, workplaces, sports clubs, community groups and families can all host collection drives. Your effort directly supports children who need these items most.
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BRANDS & PARTNERS WELCOME
We also invite brands to contribute excess stock, samples or quality seconds that can be repurposed to support the children and staff at the Forest School.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Contact us to confirm what items are needed most and to coordinate timing for our next container shipment to Zambia.
ADOPT A CLASS
SUPPORT A CLASSROOM ALL YEAR
Adopting a class creates a meaningful connection between your group and one classroom at the Forest School. Your support helps children learn with confidence and pride.
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WHAT YOUR SUPPORT PROVIDES
Reading books and literacy materials
Art and creative supplies
Garden tools and seeds for class farm beds
Classroom repairs and beautification
Small celebrations and end-of-term activities
Comfort items that make the space feel like home
Your contribution surrounds children with the tools, colour and care they need to learn and grow.
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WHO CAN ADOPT A CLASS?
Schools looking to partner internationally
Workplaces wanting a social impact project
Sports clubs supporting youth development
Families and community groups seeking a long-term connection
Any group can choose a class and walk beside them through the year.
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MAKE IT PERSONAL
Some groups exchange drawings or messages, help build a small class library, or support specific classroom projects. The children gain motivation, encouragement and the sense that someone far away believes in them.
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HOW TO BEGIN
Get in touch to choose a class and receive guidance on the most needed support for the year.
VOLUNTEER WITH US
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SHARE YOUR SKILLS AND CHANGE A CHIILDS WORLD
Volunteering at the Forest School is a chance to make a direct and lasting impact. Every hour spent here strengthens learning, nourishment and community.
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HOW YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE
Support early learning and literacy
Help with farming, seedlings and soil care
Build or paint classrooms
Lead art, sports or creative workshops
Assist with operations and logistics
Capture stories through photography or content
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You don't need formal experience. Compassion & willingness are enough.
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FLEXIBLE OPPORTUNITIES
We offer options ranging from short visits to multi-month and year-long placements. Whether you join us for a week or a season, your presence brings energy, support and hope.
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WHO CAN VOLUNTEER?
Students on placement, gap-year travellers, skilled professionals, teachers, farmers, creatives, families and groups of friends are all welcome to volunteer. Anyone who wants to make a difference can contribute in a meaningful way. There is a place for every heart and every skill.
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START YOUR JOURNEY
Reach out to discuss availability, roles, timing and how you can make the biggest impact.
