Spiritan Fathers

Foundation

The Spiritan (also known as the Holy Ghost Fathers) is a catholic religious congregation that started in France in 1703. It is an international congregation working mostly among the most marginalized communities in the world. Its charism is to provide services especially where the church has difficulty in getting personnel because of the area’s marginality. We work among those oppressed and most disadvantaged, groups or individuals and among those who have not yet heard the gospel message or who have scarcely heard of it.

Kenya

In Kenya the Spiritan work among the pastoralists in East Pokot, Wardei, and Ormas in the Tana River and Pokomos in Tana River who are agriculturalists. The majority of the population is Muslim. Drought and floods are a constant occurrence that causes food, nutrition and income insecurity. Besides, both tribal and livestock raids often create disharmony among the residents.

South Sudan

In South Sudan the Spiritan work among the Dinkas in Rumbek. The major issues include food, nutrition and income insecurity. It is common for people to collect wild vegetation, fruits and roots for food resulting in poor health. The health of the people has been worsened by the lack of medical facilities, lack of schools as well as both the social and political crises that have bedeviled the country.

SUNKEN BEDS WITH A VARIED OF VEGETABLES IN WENJE - KENYA

The case of ICSAP in Wenje in Tana River in Kenya

The project provides limited external inputs which include assorted clean vegetable seeds appropriate to the locality and small livestock to facilitate establishment of a household kitchen garden. Indigenous vegetables are most encouraged. Capacity and capability training focuses on facilitating understanding of sustainable agriculture concept, principles and practices and the promotion of sustainable agriculture technologies, skills and knowledge. Peace building, gender inclusivity, improved sanitation, climate resilience practices, and youth participation are mainstreamed. The focus is on the achievement of household food, nutrition and income security. Fr. Boniface Mwema is the project manager.

A LAID OUT AND EXPANDED KITCHEN GARDEN SERVING TARGET HOUSEHOLDS IN THON ADUEL SOUTH SUDAN

The project provides limited external inputs which include assorted clean vegetable seeds appropriate to the locality and small livestock to facilitate establishment of a household kitchen garden. Indigenous vegetables are most encouraged. Capacity and capability training focuses on facilitating understanding of sustainable agriculture concept, principles and practices and the promotion of sustainable agriculture technologies, skills and knowledge. Peace building, gender inclusivity, improved sanitation, climate resilience practices, and youth participation are mainstreamed. The focus is on the achievement of household food, nutrition and income security. Fr. Fredrick Wafula Elima