Good CSI implementation partners are hard to find
There are many companies looking to channel corporate social investment (CSI) funds into worthy causes in South Africa. Food security projects are often high on the agenda, but good CSI…
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EduPlant Programme demonstrates that you can inspire youth interest toward agriculture
16 June 2022 – Tiger Brands and Food & Trees for Africa improve food security, enhance nutrition and inspire future leaders through the EduPlant school permaculture curriculum. The EduPlant Programme…
Seyisi Primary: a shining example of the benefits of permaculture
Seyisi Primary is a shining example of the benefits of a Permaculture Starter Pack (PSP) from Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA). Based in Kwazakhele in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), the…
FTFA’s Permaculture Starter Packs help to target donor funding
Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) is the leading authority on permaculture in South Africa. Having pioneered permaculture projects across the country for the last 30 years, our Permaculture Starter…
What is a Permaculture Starter Pack?
What difference can a Permaculture Starter Pack make to a school food security programme? Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) is perfectly placed to answer these and other questions about…
EduPlant school gardens promote basic human rights
March 21 holds a special place in the hearts of everyone at Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA). This day encapsulates what we strive for as an organisation – empowerment,…
FTFA EduPlant Programme nourishes the minds of the next generation
23 March 2022 – The EduPlant Programme is South Africa’s longest-running and most impactful school greening and gardening programme. Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) has run the programme since…
Ancient food forests – the true Gardens of Eden?
As a pattern of permaculture, food forests represent a sustainable system of farming and gardening that cooperates with Nature to improve both the environment and people’s lives. Food & Trees…
KLM supports food forest at Mother of Peace
KLM’s three-year funding for the development of a 3900 m² self-sufficient garden and food forest at Mother of Peace Home for abandoned and abused children in North Riding has now…