GardenAfrica Tool Kit

Where GardenAfrica Works

Why Africa?

For over 200 years the African continent has been an ideological dumping ground. But African voices are beginning to be heard, calling for a re examination of conventional farming practices, as well as the terms of trade that drives the present system. There is a renewed sense of optimism, which demands that we explore new models which suit both land and society. Join us in supporting them.

African voices are beginning to be heard, calling for a re-examination of conventional farming practices, as well as the terms of trade that drives the present system. There is a renewed sense of optimism, which demands that we explore new models which suit both land and society. GardenAfrica works to help these efforts succeed.

At the UN Special Assembly in 2000, a crucial development target was set for the new millennium: to halve the number of people living in extreme poverty (less than $1 a day) by 2015. Nearly half the population of Africa falls into this category; a higher proportion than any other continent.

According to present trends, however, Africa will not meet its UN target. For this to be reversed, immediate and far-reaching action is required.

If poverty is Africa's worst problem, malnutrition is its most devastating effect. Around 16,500 children under the age of five die each day through lack of food. By helping people establish community gardens on which they can grow their own food, GardenAfrica gives people back control in their battle against hunger, a key step in helping them overcome many of the major health challenges that they and much of Africa face today.