SOWING SEEDS OF RESILIENCE IN NAMIBIA

SOWING SEEDS OF RESILIENCE IN NAMIBIA In the remote village of Okakwiyu, where the wind carries the scent of tilled earth and the calls of livestock, 31-yearold Elise Amadhila is reshaping her life one crop and one animal at a time. At times, it has been a back-breaking efort. Located in Namibia’s Oshikoto Region, Okakwiyu […]

FARMING WITH HOPE

FARMING WITH HOPE How Agroecology Eases Land Preparation for a Grandmother Agroecology is a holistic approach to farming that combines traditional agricultural knowledge with ecological principles. It promotes sustainable and resilient food systems by focusing on practices like crop diversification, soil health management and water conservation. This approach is particularly important in areas where water […]

SEEDS OF STRENGTH

SEEDS OF STRENGTH Cultivating Resilience with NILALEG’s Bush2Feed Initiative Under the unrelenting Namibian sun, a flourishing garden emerges as a testament to resilience and hope. In Katima Mulilo Rural, where nature’s rhythms blend seamlessly with the pulse of daily life, Manga Lubanda leads the Bush2Feed pilot project. Supported by the Namibian Integrated Landscape Approach for […]

WFP’S AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMME TRANSFORMS LIVES BEHIND BARS

In the heart of Namibia’s Hardap Correctional Facility, something extraordinary is growing. It is not just the zucchini, sweet melons or pumpkins, but also the lives of the ofenders who plant and harvest these crops. What began as a small-scale agricultural project has blossomed into a groundbreaking initiative that not only contributes to food security […]