Smart Partnership

Sylvia’s mum in her urban garden. Mrs. Mashonga grows her own food, fruit trees and looks after poultry. As a diabetic growing her own food has helped to manage her health issues.

SMART PARTNERSHIPS AND INVESTMENTS

Empowering Climate-Resilient Communities

Vision

Empower families to overcome economic, social, and environmental challenges by fostering self-reliance and resilience. We envision sustainable, climate-smart households improving their quality of life through access to nutritious food and diversified incomes.

Goals

Enhanced Nutrition: Ensure families access nutrient-rich foods, supporting health and well-being.

Economic Empowerment: Increase household income by enabling families to sell surplus produce, fostering financial independence.

Climate Resilience: Strengthen communities and landscapes by preserving soil, water, and biodiversity.

Our Approach

We believe that anyone, regardless of location, can grow their food by using containers, hydroponics, or small spaces. This model is designed to be accessible and adaptable, empowering individuals to cultivate sustainable solutions wherever they are.

Smart partnerships and innovative techniques, we aim to transform small-scale efforts into impactful, scalable solutions. By growing food locally and nurturing resilient communities, we are paving the way for healthier families and a healthier planet.

How the model works

Rationale for This Approach

Why transition from large-scale, capital-intensive agriculture to a climate-responsive method that empowers families? The answer is clear: marginalized families and fragile ecosystems can no longer sustain the cost of outdated and unsustainable practices.

In the face of severe climate change, extreme poverty, and chronic health challenges, we must adopt proactive, self-sustaining strategies rather than reactive, dependency-driven solutions.

The Need for Change

Unpredictable Weather Patterns: Disrupted seasonal cycles, devastating floods, and extended droughts during rainy seasons.
Erratic Rainfall: Unseasonal rains impacting crop growth and food production.
Land Scarcity: Decreasing arable land due to overpopulation and environmental degradation.

Our Solution

We empower families with the knowledge, tools, and techniques to:

Manage resources effectively.
Adapt to climate extremes.
Ensure sustainable food security.

By fostering grassroots, climate-smart practices, our model transforms marginalized households into resilient, self-sufficient communities equipped to thrive despite environmental and economic challenges.

Mrs. Chawanda in her garden showing Sylvia how to weed and take care of tomatoes

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