The need in South Africa is great. Hunger is at its core. That is why the Mustadafin Foundation isn’t just handing out food; it is handing over tools, knowledge, and hope to ensure Khayelitsha households move from vulnerability to independence.
Khayelitsha, South Africa (20 October 2025) – In the lively community of Khayelitsha, where challenges exist but opportunities are endless, people are working with their hands and with the support from the Mustadafin Foundation to grow and put food on the table.
Through the Foundation’s gardening programme, participants are empowered with the knowledge and tools to grow their own food, giving them the power to overcome the global issue of hunger and food insecurity.
In South Africa, close to 4 million households experience moderate to severe food insecurity, with limited or uncertain access to sufficient, nutritious food to live active, healthy lives.
Mustadafin Foundation is responding to this need not only through food relief but by equipping communities with sustainable solutions. At the community garden in Khayelitsha, residents and team members work side by side to cultivate potted seedlings and prepare garden beds.
This hands-on session reflects the organisation’s commitment to empowering communities with practical gardening skills, enabling them to grow fresh produce, strengthen food resilience, and build sustainable livelihoods.
“These gardens help reduce dependency on external food sources while promoting healthier lifestyles and community resilience,” shares Ghairunisa Johnstone-Cassiem, director of Mustadafin Foundation.
Johnstone-Cassiem adds that the initiative is about more than just food.
“It is about building dignity, confidence and long-term independence. Our aim is not just to feed people, but to equip them with the ability to feed themselves.”
As seeds are planted and gardens grow, so does a sense of hope and possibility.
On World Food Day, observed each year on 16 October, the Mustadafin Foundation affirmed that it stands committed to building a future where access to nutritious food is a reality for all.
For more information about Mustadafin and the work that they are doing, or if you would like to get involved. Please call 021 633 0010 or visit www.mustadafin.org.za
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