Inspiring stories of transformation from communities, schools, and individuals who have embraced sustainable gardening and natural living.
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Nyabigega Primary School, Rwanda
"Our garden has become the heart of our school. It feeds our students, teaches them valuable skills, and has transformed our entire community's approach to food and nutrition."
When Dilulu first partnered with Nyabigega Primary School in 2022, the school grounds were barren and dusty. Students often came to school hungry, and many families in the community struggled with food insecurity.
Through our School Garden Program, we worked with teachers, students, and parents to establish a thriving garden that now produces vegetables year-round. The garden has been integrated into the curriculum, with students learning science, math, and environmental concepts through hands-on gardening activities.
Today, the school provides fresh produce for school meals, improving student nutrition and attendance. Parents have started home gardens based on techniques learned through the school, and the community has established a weekly farmers market to sell surplus produce.
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Koumpentoum, Senegal
A group of 25 women in Koumpentoum formed a cooperative to establish a community garden on unused land. With training from Dilulu, they've developed a thriving enterprise that grows and sells organic vegetables, herbs, and seedlings.
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Libreville, Gabon
Residents of a densely populated neighborhood in Libreville transformed an abandoned lot that had become a dumping ground into a productive community garden that now provides fresh food for over 50 families.
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Accra, Ghana
A network of 12 schools in Accra implemented a composting program that diverts food waste from landfills while producing rich compost for school gardens. The initiative has reduced school waste by 60% and engaged over 3,000 students.
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Bamako, Mali
A group of traditional healers established a medicinal plant garden to preserve indigenous knowledge and ensure sustainable harvesting of important plant species. The garden now serves as an educational resource and supplies plants for local healthcare.
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Nairobi, Kenya
A gardening and entrepreneurship program for at-risk youth has provided vocational training and life skills to over 100 young people. Many graduates have started their own small businesses or found employment in the agricultural sector.
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Mouila, Gabon
A network of small-scale farmers has established a community seed bank to preserve and propagate indigenous crop varieties. Their efforts have saved over 50 traditional varieties from extinction and improved local food security.
Read MoreThese success stories represent just a fraction of the positive change happening across Africa through sustainable gardening, composting, and natural living practices. Together, we're building a movement for food sovereignty, environmental stewardship, and community resilience.
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