Discarded coffee cups scattered along the Umhlanga beach have become a lifeline for communities as they have been repurposed into seedling containers. Umhlanga, South Africa (22 July 2020) –…
100 families from the Sokhulu community in KwaZulu-Natal have thrived through the lockdown thanks to beekeeping, growing their own food and selling the surplus. South Africa (16 July 2020)…
Public food gardens are becoming a welcomed sight in many communities; they offer a source of food for people who may be too proud to ask for help. Johannesburg,…
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Food & Trees for Africa launched a ‘Grow Your Own campaign to boost food security for the vulnerable citizens of South Africa. South…
Vegetable gardens have changed lives in a Durban informal settlement; funding the purchase of PPE, sanitisers and chemical toilets! Durban, South Africa (05 June 2020) – Two communal vegetable gardens…
The community in Concordia, Knysna will soon have a sustainable food garden to help meet the needs of the local soup kitchen. Knysna, South Africa (29 May 2020) –…
The Yusuf Islam Foundation and Penny Appeal South Africa have identified ten vulnerable communities in need of more than just food parcels, they are doing more! Humanitarian organisations, the…
Candy Mayfair of Oudtshoorn has started planting and growing vegetables for the first time in her life to protect her future food security. Valhuise, Oudtshoorn (15 May 2020) – “Before…
Nokwanda went home to the Eastern Cape as the lockdown was implemented, on her arrival, she rallied the community to start a food garden. Eastern Cape, South Africa (04…
