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OUR IMPACT
Growing Impact That Lasts
At UFE, success is not defined only by the gardens we build, the events we host, or the content we create. It is reflected in the knowledge, resources, relationships, and sustainable solutions that communities can continue using long after our direct involvement ends.
WHAT LASTING IMPACT LOOKS LIKE
More Than a Garden
Greater Access to Fresh Food
Gardens give schools, families, and community organizations opportunities to grow fresh food while building greater knowledge and confidence around food production.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
School gardens transform outdoor spaces into active learning environments for science, nutrition, problem-solving, inquiry, and engineering.
Stronger Community Connections
Shared gardens bring people together to exchange knowledge, equipment, materials, labor, and encouragement while developing a greater sense of community ownership.
Wellness and Inclusion
Accessible gardens can offer physical, sensory, and emotional benefits for students, older adults, people with disabilities, and others who benefit from hands-on interaction with nature.
Knowledge and Stories That Travel
Through education, film, and conversation, UFE shares practical knowledge and diverse perspectives with audiences beyond a single garden, classroom, or event.
Purpose-Driven Team Building
UFE brings teams together through hands-on experiences that strengthen relationships while supporting gardens, sustainability, and community projects.
IMPACT CLOSE TO HOME
Building a Network of Knowledge and Support
Through its work in Arizona, UFE supports schools, nonprofits, and community organizations with education, materials, practical guidance, volunteer involvement, and collaborative garden support.
Through Project Grow, schools and communities gain access to the knowledge, relationships, and resources needed to strengthen their gardens and continue growing together.
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
Growing Food, Knowledge, and Opportunity
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UFE’s international work has supported communities seeking sustainable approaches to food production, nutrition, and agricultural education.
At schools in Malawi, students and educators have explored composting, vermicomposting, raised-bed gardening, and other approaches to creating sustainable food sources. UFE has also shared updates about educational collaborations in Malawi and Zambia.
“This project will help us grow our vegetables with great nutritional value.”
— Ms. Amara, Likuni Secondary School Teacher
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