EduPlant school gardens promote basic human rights
March 21 holds a special place in the hearts of everyone at Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA). This day encapsulates what we strive for as an organisation – empowerment,…
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Ancient food forests – the true Gardens of Eden?
As a pattern of permaculture, food forests represent a sustainable system of farming and gardening that cooperates with Nature to improve both the environment and people’s lives. Food & Trees…
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KLM supports food forest at Mother of Peace
KLM’s three-year funding for the development of a 3900 m² self-sufficient garden and food forest at Mother of Peace Home for abandoned and abused children in North Riding has now…
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Women make Africa food secure – and they need our support
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…
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Five ways an environmental non-profit can increase the resilience of schools – and surrounding communities
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…
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Shoprite partners with Kransvley Farmers’ Cooperative
As part of Shoprite’s support for community gardening projects, the retailer has assisted Kransvley Farmers’ Cooperative and its closeby communities by providing an irrigation pump for its indigenous vegetable garden.…
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From a Rubbish Dump to a Thriving Community Garden
Due to the care and dedication of a group of local women, what was once a rubbish dump behind Sediba-Thuto Primary School in Mapetla, Soweto has been transformed into a…
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