Climate change is a serious risk to vulnerable communities. Six of the eight threats recently highlighted by a team of scientists that gathered in Japan are being addressed by South Africa’s EduPlant programme. Severe weather events, such as those experienced in late summer this year, can destroy crops and lead to hunger and famine. Schools that apply Permaculture … [Read more...]
One educator can make the difference
Thousands of educators are attending workshops across the country, learning how to develop healthy and sustainable school environments that are conducive to learning. Food & Trees for Africa’s 20 year old EduPlant programme, now run in partnership with Engen and The Woolworths Trust, launches with this series of free, empowering workshops that help educators to pass the … [Read more...]
Woolworths unites to improve food security
The Woolworths Trust has joined forces with Absa as co-sponsor of the Siyakhana Food Garden Project in Bezuidenhout Park, Johannesburg. Siyakhana is an innovative urban agricultural project established by the Public Oral Health and Health Promotion Units of Wits University. The R1 million investment in Siyakhana represents a further substantial investment by the retailer in … [Read more...]
