3 11, 2025

Transitioning from using municipal water to rainwater harvesting for food production

2025-11-03T21:09:01+02:00November 3rd, 2025|Learning Network, Uncategorized, Updates and Ideas|0 Comments

Written by: Segomotso “Morakane” Lebogo

Location: Pretoria

I started my garden in 2016, shortly after returning from a trip to Thaba ’Nchu. During that trip, I was inspired and realised that I could use my own hands to grow food. When I came back home, I began planting seeds to raise seedlings, […]

3 11, 2025

Reflecting on being recognised on #BOSSMondays (Building Opportunities & Shaping Success) initiative.

2025-11-03T20:59:41+02:00November 3rd, 2025|Learning Network, Uncategorized, Updates and Ideas|0 Comments

Education, training and learning cannot be limited to the confines of classrooms. Majority of the young population in Africa live, learn and work in informality. These young people are predominantly excluded from the formal learning, education and training systems. However, there is a strong need and desire for young people to access learning, education and […]

3 11, 2025

Harvesting Water, Growing Futures: Rainwater Harvesting & Conservation in Our Community

2025-11-03T20:55:48+02:00November 3rd, 2025|Learning Network, Learning Network Members, Uncategorized, Updates and Ideas|0 Comments

Written by: Caleb Ojeabunlu Agaga

Location: Ogun State / Lagos State Axis, Federal Republic of Nigeria

In our community, water is more than just a resource – it’s a lifeline for farming, food security, and sustainable living. That’s why our focus on Rainwater Harvesting and Conservation has become central to the way […]

4 06, 2025

YOMA, a Platform Offering Learning, Training and Skills Development Opportunities for the African Youth

2025-07-16T15:06:05+02:00June 4th, 2025|Learning Network, Learning Network Members, Uncategorized, Updates and Ideas|0 Comments

Education, training and learning cannot be limited to the confines of classrooms. Majority of the young population in Africa live, learn and work in informality. These young people are predominantly excluded from the formal learning, education and training systems. However, there is a strong need and desire for young people to access learning, education and […]

17 10, 2024

Championing Community Engagement and Agricultural Extension through AFRISA: Insights from Dr. Tendo David

2025-07-16T15:12:45+02:00October 17th, 2024|Learning Network, Learning Network Members, Uncategorized, Updates and Ideas|0 Comments

Training in Commercial earthen pond fish farming in Western Uganda.

Group of community members trained in adding value to fish by making: Fish sausages, Fish Burgers, Fish Balls, Fish Fingers, Smoked Fish.

At the heart of Makerere University’s College of Veterinary Medicine lies a transformative initiative: […]

17 09, 2024

EEASA 2024 Conference: Amanzi for Food Team’s Presentation on the Digital Field Support Tool

2024-09-18T09:20:59+02:00September 17th, 2024|Learning Network, Learning Network Members, Uncategorized, Updates and Ideas|0 Comments

The Environmental Education Association of Southern Africa (EEASA) 2024 Conference brought together a vibrant mix of experts, educators, and practitioners, united by a common goal: to push forward the region’s sustainable development agenda. This year’s theme centers around Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) as a vital component of the circular economy, focusing on how we […]

24 02, 2024

Sustainability: Our Journey into Permaculture Food Forests

2024-07-10T18:22:27+02:00February 24th, 2024|Learning Network, Learning Network Members, Updates and Ideas|0 Comments

Written by Bakhusele Mathupha

It all began on a warm November day in 2021 when my partner and I decided to venture beyond conventional farming practices. We started by cultivating the traditional African trio: Mealies, Beans, and Pumpkin, a harmonious combination known as the “3 sisters”. This method, with beans providing nitrogen, maize offering a trellis, […]

23 08, 2023

Champion Community Development through youth and women engagement in Agriculture – An Amanzi for Food Learning Network Story

2025-05-09T10:23:03+02:00August 23rd, 2023|Learning Network, Learning Network Members, Updates and Ideas|0 Comments

One of our learning network members, Bakhusele Mathupha has a registered NPC in Willowvale, Busila Administration. Phawu AgriPak is a local non –Governmental organization established to champion community […]

28 10, 2018

Eastern Cape training of trainers graduation

2020-07-22T12:59:07+02:00October 28th, 2018|Updates and Ideas|0 Comments

Amanzi for Food, Eastern Cape training of trainers’ graduation was celebrated at Rhodes University on the 11th of October 2018. The graduation commemorated the successful completion of the Training of trainers’ course which was undertaken by farmers, extension workers and lecturers from agricultural colleges in Eastern Cape most of whom are part of the Imvotho […]

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