There’s No Such Thing As A Vegetable
We’ve all heard about the need to eat a healthy, balanced diet including fruits and vegetables. But what is a vegetable, really? When it comes to putting food on your…
community food gardening
Urban Foraging Food Security: The Key to a Sustainable Future?
Urban foraging is the practice of collecting naturally-growing plants and herbs for food within town and city environments. Through the wealth of positives it provides, urban foraging could be a…
Fortress REI Food Security Initiative Expands with Food & Trees for Africa
Five new food security clusters to strengthen nutrition and sustainability in vulnerable communities Fortress Real Estate Investments Limited (Fortress REI) has deepened its food security commitment and environmental resilience by…
I AM A FARMER: Thembeni of Althea Plots is driving food security & job creation
Food & Trees for Africa (FTA) supports food gardens to increase food security in South Africa and create jobs. In some cases, this means helping flourishing projects like Althea Plots…
Donald MacKay Park Revitalisation: A Community Transformation
One of the city’s oldest and most iconic parks, Donald MacKay Park, has undergone a remarkable transformation, breathing new life into the Berea community. Established in 1896, the park was…
EduPlant Programme Grows School Success with Cross-Curricular Impact
The EduPlant Programme, South Africa’s longest-running school greening and food security initiative, continues to transform learning environments across the nation. The 2024/25 cycle of this flagship programme, delivered by Food…
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…
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.…