OTEPIC Kenya is a grassroots organization focused on promoting peace, sustainability, and community empowerment in Kenya. The project integrates permaculture principles and sustainable practices to address challenges like food security, water management, and social cohesion. By fostering harmony with nature and encouraging community-driven initiatives, OTEPIC aims to build resilient communities that thrive on self-sufficiency and ecological balance.
Mushroom Growing Project offers
1. Permaculture Farming: OTEPIC’s farm follows the principles of permaculture to create a self-sustaining ecosystem that produces organic food, reduces waste, and promotes sustainable land use.
2. Water Management: The organization implements the 3Rs concept (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) for efficient water use. Projects include installing water tanks, setting up piping systems, and exploring water retention techniques to address local water scarcity.
3. Community Projects: OTEPIC collaborates with initiatives like the Tabasamu Children’s Home, helping with food sustainability and water projects. It also inspires communities through projects such as organic mushroom cultivation, which promotes healthy eating and provides economic opportunities.
4. Peace and Training Initiatives: The peace project includes building a conference center designed for efficient resource use, where training on sustainable living, permaculture, and peacebuilding can take place. This fosters knowledge sharing and unity among community members.
Overall, OTEPIC Kenya focuses on creating sustainable, peaceful communities by empowering people to live in harmony with nature while addressing local socio-economic and environmental challenges.
GROWING & MAINTAINING
