Visions of a food secure future
I cross the street, shielding my eyes from the strong South African sun already beating down despite the early hour, and hop onto the shaded sidewalk. Immediately, a cool breeze…
community food garden
Bridgestone South Africa Green Initiatives for Sustainable Communities
Bridgestone South Africa’s green initiatives for sustainable communities are making a tangible impact, partnering with Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) to address food insecurity and environmental degradation across the country.…
Southgate Mall and Value Market create food security hub with Food & Trees for Africa
South Africa, October 2024 – A passionate group of individuals has come together to form the Boiphihlelo Food and Security Primary Cooperative, located at the heart of Southgate Mall, Gauteng.…
PIC and FTFA Unveil Major CSI Initiative to Enhance Durbans Food and Water Security
Press Release – KwaZulu-Natal, 13 September 2024 The Public Investment Corporation SOC Ltd (PIC), in partnership with Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA), launched a major Corporate Social Investment (CSI)…
The Impact of One Tree
Trees are more than just a beautiful part of nature; they are essential to sustaining life on Earth. One indigenous tree, standing tall in its place, can have an extraordinary…
Empowering Women Through Agroecology
August is Women’s Month and, while women’s empowerment should be a constant focus on the African continent, this provides the perfect opportunity to showcase some of the fine work being…
HOW TO: Grow Fruit Trees
“Give a person some fruit, and they will be fed for a day. Teach them how to grow fruit trees, and they will be fed for a lifetime.” This adaptation…
From trash to trees: Oricol & FTFA celebrate a decade of sustainable development
04 March 2024 – Food & Trees for Africa and Oricol Environmental Services (Oricol) celebrate a decade-long partnership dedicated to environmental restoration, community upliftment and sustainable development. This long-term collaboration,…
Food security rests on the shoulders of women-run agriculture projects
Women play a crucial role in South African agriculture. Their successes are often overlooked, but the fact is that our food security rests on the shoulders of women-run agricultural projects.…