Located adjacent to our campus “The Nex – Indawo Yethu, the community garden comprises 47 individual allotments where community members grow fruit and vegetables to not only have the option of nourishing food but also the chance to earn a living.

Under the mentorship of a garden trainer, the first group of budding gardeners underwent an intensive 10-weeks community garden, organic food growing and basic health and nutrition training.  Supplied with compost, seeds and garden tools, each budding gardener has worked hard to establish their 10sqm allotment.

The harvest provides food security for them and their families and they may also trade their produce for income generation. As part of the agreement, the community gardeners donate 10% of their harvest to soup kitchens and those who assist children and the elderly with nutritious food.