On Tuesday 27th May, the GARD Center donated the first of three hydroponic units. The recipient was the Pares Secondary School, one of the participants of a previously held training.

This gesture was made possible through the partnership and funding provided by the Global Environmental Facility Small grant project (GEF SGP).

The Principal, the Agriculture science students and teachers were very grateful for the hydroponics unit which would enhance the food production at the learning institution.

One of the commendable responses that would ensure longivity and continuity of the crops produced by the unit is the involvement of the students in every aspect of this project, which is from the installation to production.

Moreso, the inclusion of students from third to fifth forms will ensure that the process will be continuous.

The handover of the unit was conducted by Mrs. June Jackson/Executive Director of the GARD Center. She expressed her pleasure of making this important contribution and thanked GEF for its continued support in the development of our youth as they build resilience to Climate Change impacts.