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Entrepreneurship Workshop with Oribi and EESI Project

In a recent collaboration with Oribi, the EESI Project hosted an Entrepreneurship Workshop aimed at equipping urban farmers in Khayelitsha with the tools to thrive in sustainable food systems. The EESI programme seeks to improve biodiversity in the growing sites of farmers in Khayelitsha in ways that are materially beneficial (income-producing or food-providing) and thatContinue reading “Entrepreneurship Workshop with Oribi and EESI Project”

Expanding the Agrihub Initiative: Gugulethu Agrihub

The Agrihub Initiative has reached a significant milestone with the launch of the Gugulethu Agrihub, the fourth in a growing network of hubs dedicated to supporting local food growers. This expansion underscores the initiative’s commitment to fostering sustainable agriculture and empowering communities. Following a rigorous selection process, Gugulethu emerged as the ideal location for theContinue reading “Expanding the Agrihub Initiative: Gugulethu Agrihub”

Ethnographies: Transforming Urban Food Systems Research Through Storytelling

Urban food systems are as much about people and their lived experiences as they are about policies, data, and logistics. To truly understand and transform these systems, we must capture the stories of those embedded within them. This was the essence of yesterday’s Ethnography Masterclass, a session at the AfriFOODlinks Consortium meeting designed to elevateContinue reading “Ethnographies: Transforming Urban Food Systems Research Through Storytelling”

SAUFFT at the upcoming AfriFOODlinks Consortium

From 25 to 29 November 2024, partners across Africa and Europe will convene in Cape Town for the second in-person AfriFOODlinks consortium meeting. This gathering will bring together a diverse group of nearly 100 stakeholders, including 15 Youth Ambassadors, 18 city officials, representatives from 10 sharing cities, and three Mayors. AfriFOODlinks and SAUFFT’s role inContinue reading “SAUFFT at the upcoming AfriFOODlinks Consortium”

Celebrating Impact: SAUFFT’s 2024 Annual Report

We are excited to announce the release of our 2024 Annual Report, a reflection of the progress we’ve made over the past year in transforming urban food systems, fostering resilient communities, and championing sustainable practices. The report highlights our achievements, including supporting nearly 1,000 farmers across the Cape Flats and hosting our 6th annual FoodContinue reading “Celebrating Impact: SAUFFT’s 2024 Annual Report”