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…
food security
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…
EduPlant 2024/25: deepening the impact of school greening
29 April 2024 – A new EduPlant school greening cycle has started, bringing a shift in strategy that aims to enhance the sustainability of Food & Trees for Africa’s (FTFA’s)…
The power of collaborative community: Cultivating food security in Lesotho
In a collaborative community initiative, St. Cecilia Orphanage, a beacon of hope for vulnerable and homeless children in Ha Buasano, Lesotho, is bolstering food security with the support of Food…
Peter’s Gardening Projects planting the way for youth in agriculture
Peter’s Gardening Projects is the inspirational tale of a young man who recognised a need within his community in Limpopo Province and did not rest until he was able to…
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.…
Driving Sustainability: Food & Trees for Africa partners with BLUU Car Rental
30 November 2023 – The world and our environment are facing unprecedented challenges. Thus, a recently formed partnership has taken a proactive stance, driving sustainability for positive change. For a…
Garden in a Bucket (GinB) initiative contributes to societal stability
Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) is cultivating food security, one home at a time with the Garden in a Bucket (GinB) initiative. The vision Food security — particularly in…
Food & Trees for Africa and Tiger Brands Unveil Winners of EduPlant Finals Competition
31 October 2023 – This World Food Month, Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA), in partnership with Tiger Brands, proudly announced the champions of the EduPlant Finals Competition. The occasion…