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Support Food Development in Africa

We know that school gardens play a vital role in learners’ diets. These projects also support the National School Nutrition Program feeding scheme and improve the health of learners and their ability to study and develop. These projects also include: Lay a foundation for better lifestyles through the physical activity of the learners and (potentially) their families. Allow for collaboration, sharing, and communication within a community—and often between the parents of the school learners. Become a tool for garden-based learning and education. The focus of our gardens is currently agriculture, natural sciences, and nutrition. Create a space for relaxation and recreation, be it beautiful beds of flowers and shrubs, play areas, shade, or eating areas. A source of ongoing teaching revolves around respecting the environment and taking pride in one’s school and surroundings.

Permaculture Starter Packs (PSP)

We always recommend starting a school intervention with a Permacul Lure Starter Pack (PSP). The PSP program places the responsibility on the applicant, who has three months from delivery to demonstrate clear outcomes and prove their commitment. FTFA believes that it is vitally important for beneficiaries to be accountable and to take ownership of a project as early as possible. This makes it an excellent assessment tool. A PSP equips beneficiaries to either start or improve a garden, and it provides a strong foundation for sustainable development, but it rarely leads to a fully developed garden project. There are three PSP levels depending on the amount of funding available, and these levels differ in the amounts of gardening tools, seeds, seedlings, compost educational materials, and introductory workshop days. The workshops look at the various topics: Introduction to Permaculture Environmental ethics. Garden layout and design. Basic techniques and practical assistance. Educational materials (booklets, flyers, and posters) are distributed so that educators can integrate workshop outcomes into the school’s curriculum.

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