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East and Southern Africa
Community Education
Edmund Rice Dairies
Without new ways to fund education at Edmund Rice Catholic Education Centre (ERCEC), classrooms are fully dependent on donor funds.
Edmund Rice Dairies is a modern dairy unit with production and processing facilities, biogas for fuel, and a café. The Dairy generates income for the school while delivering training in agriculture and sustainable farming.
Every glass of milk supports a student’s education and their community’s future.
The Growing Strong Dairy Project is more than a farm; it’s a lifeline for education.
To keep Edmund Rice Catholic Education Centre sustainable, we built a modern dairy unit that does two things:
Today, the dairy has 34 cows and produces:
Profits go straight back into school programs, strengthening education for hundreds of children.
The on-site café connects the project to the community, boosting visibility and sales.
Partnerships with local farms and technical colleges ensure quality milk supply and hands-on training aligned with Kenya’s curriculum.
