<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Rooted In Hope]]></title><description><![CDATA[We support projects that restore ecosystems, improve food and water security, and strengthen sustainable livelihoods.]]></description><link>https://www.rootedinhope.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:47:13 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.rootedinhope.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Construction of Rooted In Hope Library &#38; STEM Resource Center in Kenya]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rooted In Hope embarked on one of our most ambitious projects, the construction of a Library and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Resource Center at the Baraka Children’s Home and school. 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Rooted In Hope’s most recent project is working with The Nature Conservancy and the native Hawaiian community of Kihole [...]]]></description><link>https://www.rootedinhope.org/post/aloha-%CA%BB%C4%81ina-love-of-the-land</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bda799bd46da1f6b27a2ac</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bb354_a5c40c238bd74915a2410200c9654903~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rooted in Hope</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women, Water, and Chickenomics in the Highlands of Guatemala]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rooted In Hope began operations in Guatemala in 2023. Guatemala, located in Central America, is a country rich in cultural heritage, natural beauty, and historical significance. 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