Grateful Voices from Africa

The USANA Foundation and our partners at 100 Humanitarians have been working hard to improve the food security of many communities in Kenya, Uganda, Sierra Leone, Ethiopia, and Rwanda. In 2021, we had finished a small pilot project building 200 Garden Towers for 100 families. But the progress that’s happened since is truly inspiring.

After an unplanned trip to Kenya during the COVID-19 pandemic, USANA Foundation President Brian Paul witnessed the results firsthand. It was incredible to see all 200 towers were thriving and had already yielded multiple harvests.

Now, we’ve expanded the program to 5,000 Garden Towers! Plus, we’ve supplied thousands of water barrels and fencing to help keep these community gardens hydrated and protected. And still, the demand for more Garden Towers is higher than ever—and growing. We’re working tirelessly to meet it.

As the Garden Tower Initiative grows within these communities, we’ve heard incredible stories of service, personal growth, and gratitude. Here are just a few:

“Siaya families are joining hands to work on building their Garden Towers, an activity where children bond with parents. Besides the economical and nutritional benefits, they are actively engaged, love the experience of complete ownership, and truly care for their gardens. Thank you USANA Foundation and 100 Humanitarians for making this happen.”

-Victor, Community Director in Siaya County

“Yesterday was a day of joy in the field where families are happy for what they are harvesting in their Garden Towers. I was also happy to see many old men and women who lacked hope before, but now are happy.”

-An anonymous resident of a refugee camp in Uganda

“Thank you very much 100 Humanitarians for your most humbling visit to the Lugari community. More sincere gratitude to USANA Foundation for your support in all these initiatives. Our partnership is truly changing lives. We are working hard on community programs in many different areas, like health and nutrition, with a focus on creating self-sufficient and sustainable communities. It’s so fulfilling to retire every day, grateful to be part of the change you would like to see happen in the society and in the world at large. With the Savings and Credit Society we just formed as a result of the Garden Tower nutrition program, the sky will be the limit.”

-An anonymous resident of Khayanga city