Fighting Food Insecurity in the Face of COVID-19
During South Africa’s COVID-19 lockdown, millions of people have gone to sleep hungry. Sadly, this a situation that is likely to get worse. The nationwide lockdown to prevent the spread…
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Can partnerships with shared values drive real social impact?
Since February 2019, real-estate investment trust Fortress has partnered with Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) to roll out several programmes in the communities in which their properties are located. FTFA’s…
How Does Your Community Garden Grow
With South Africa’s employment figures at a record low, along with public sentiment around the efficacy of political parties and their will and ability to deliver services, it’s becoming increasingly…
Shoprite is Changing Our Communities
Communities are the heartbeat of Shoprite’s business they are home to our employees and our customers. As Africa’s largest food retailer, we work daily to fight hunger through our support…
Early Childhood Development at the Foundation of Building a Community
The Cape Winelands are a foodie’s dream, serving up tantalising farm-to-table produce from expansive farms along the N1 to luxury restaurants and local stalls alike. Despite lying just ten kilometres…
Can CSI Have a Real Impact on Food Security?
We’ve written about the role food gardens can play in improving food security in South Africa, but what about the role of the private sector and CSI? We know that…
Nourishing the Nation With Food Gardens
Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) is feeding the nation by planting food gardens, orchards and fruit trees across South Africa. Every year, more and more food gardens are springing…
Market Garden Success Stories with Shoprite South Africa
With ingenuity, dedication and strong partnerships, it is possible to overcome dire circumstances and transform lives – as a group of ordinary people from Alexandra, Gauteng, have proved. In 2011,…
Nourishing The Nation with Tiger Brands
Tiger Brands approached FTFA in 2017, to assist with food garden training and support for 8 community feeding schemes which Tiger Brands supports. The training has focused on introducing participants…