In southern Africa, women keep their families – and in fact whole nations – food secure. Without them, there would be no food security, according to the United Nations’ Food…
Farming, food security are viable career paths The youth have a crucial role to play in South African agriculture and ensuring that the nation has enough food, says Bharathi Tugh,…
Knowing your carbon footprint can help you fight climate change Climate change is already happening. We talk about what the world will look like when temperatures rise, but already some…
FTFA has developed a broad base of farmers and cooperatives to bolster food security Agricultural supplier development has been at the heart of Food & Trees for Africa’s (FTFA) work…
Research has linked urban trees to a reduction in crime, happier people, and better school performance Planting a tree in a city improves the health of each person who sees…
Local tree species can help fight climate change South Africa’s forests occupy less than 1% of the country, but they punch above their weight in terms of the benefits that…
South Africa is failing its children. More than one in four young children in the country are stunted –– a percentage which has remained static over the last three decades.…
FTFA has been working with learners for more than 25 years. Environmental non-profits are vital if we are going to save the planet from catastrophic climate change and ensure that…
BY: AMY GILIAM One voice can change the world. South Africa, with its strong tradition of grassroots activism in the struggle against Apartheid, is no stranger to the power of public…