Ki Meh

Ki Meh is both old and young. She is only 36, but she has had more experiences than most people. She was born in Karenni state, and lived there for 15 years before she was forced to flee.

She moved to a refugee camp in Thailand and got married when she was just 16 years old. Her first daughter was born when she was 17. Since then, Ki Meh has had four other children. They all live with her and her husband in Denver.

“I like how I feel here.” She says over her shoulder. She is intent on her work pulling weeds and covering the growing vegetables in a protective layer of hay.“If I could work here everyday I would, but for now, one day is okay.”

Will you help provide healthy food and work opportunities to our refugee neighbors? Your gift is needed to allow mothers like Ki Meh to work on the farm, grow food in community gardens, and provide nutritious foods to their community.

Help us reach our goal of $25,000 by September 25th.

Currently we are are over half way there! (62% / $15,633) Every dollar you give will be doubled by a generous matching grant! Thank you so much for your involvement, for sharing this opportunity with friends and family and for whatever you can give to see the food desert crisis flipped so our refugee communities can thrive in Denver.

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