Urban food systems are shaped not just by policies and infrastructure, but by the hands and hustle of everyday traders who feed our cities. To truly understand these systems and support them meaningfully, we must look beyond permits and plans and pay attention to the lived realities of those working on the ground. This wasContinue reading “Bellville Market Activation Day: Reimagining Informal Food Economies”
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Empowering Urban Farmers Through Wellness and Indigenous Knowledge: The EESI Programme’s Impact in Khayelitsha
A year-long programme aimed at improving the health, well-being, and economic resilience of urban farmers in Khayelitsha showed promising results. The Environmental Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation (EESI) initiative, which ran from April 2024 to March 2025, brought together over two dozen participants, primarily women and backyard farmers, to reimagine nutrition, biodiversity, and entrepreneurship through targetedContinue reading “Empowering Urban Farmers Through Wellness and Indigenous Knowledge: The EESI Programme’s Impact in Khayelitsha”
Celebrating Growth and Achievement: The Fourth GrowSA Graduation
The fourth graduation ceremony of the GrowSA Learnership Programme marked a momentous occasion, celebrating the achievements of a dedicated group of individuals who have completed their journey of learning, mentorship, and skill development. This milestone not only honours their hard work but also highlights the impact of GrowSA in equipping changemakers within South Africa’s grassrootsContinue reading “Celebrating Growth and Achievement: The Fourth GrowSA Graduation “
Langa Agrihub featured in new book, ‘Urban Resilience and Community Innovation in Crisis Gardening – A Global Perspective’
Crisis Gardening – A Global Perspective, presents an in-depth exploration of how communities are reimagining food systems amid persistent crises. This work challenges conventional approaches and encourages a reflective examination of urban agriculture practices as strategic responses to social, economic, and environmental instability. Structured in three broad sections, the book first defines and explains crisisContinue reading “Langa Agrihub featured in new book, ‘Urban Resilience and Community Innovation in Crisis Gardening – A Global Perspective’”
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Join SAUFFT’s Board of Trustees and Lead Transformative Change in Urban Food Systems
The South African Urban Food and Farming Trust (SAUFFT) is expanding and diversifying its Board of Trustees. We are inviting interested and qualified candidates to apply by completing the application form by 28 February 2025. About SAUFFT: Based in Cape Town, South Africa, SAUFFT is a non-profit organisation dedicated to strengthening vulnerable urban communities throughContinue reading “CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Join SAUFFT’s Board of Trustees and Lead Transformative Change in Urban Food Systems”
Climate crisis and biodiversity podcast episode with Kurt Ackermann, SAUFFT CEO
Podcast host, Joel Bolnick, founder and prime mover of the new Ros Bean Biodiversity and Mindfulness Centre in Cape Town, is in conversation with SAUFFT CEO, Kurt Ackermann. Joel was the co-founder of Shack/Slum Dwellers International (SDI) and the Community Organisation Resource Centre (CORC), and a leader deeply committed to social and environmental justice. ThisContinue reading “Climate crisis and biodiversity podcast episode with Kurt Ackermann, SAUFFT CEO”
International Internship Opportunity: Food Indaba 2025
The Food Indaba is accepting applications until 17 January 2025 for international students for an internship in June-July 2025. Summary Context With over 500 in-person attendees, nearly 200 000 online engagements and a media audience reach of over 58 million, Food Indaba is a major platform for food systems awareness and transformation. This annual programmeContinue reading “International Internship Opportunity: Food Indaba 2025”
Global Resilience Partnership report draws on SAUFF Trust’s work and supports scaling innovative solutions for resilience in informal contexts
The latest Global Resilience Partnership report, “From Informality to Impact: The Untapped Potential of Scaling Urban Resilience Innovation in Informality,” launched at the UN’s World Urban Forum this week. The report identifies key opportunities and challenges for scaling urban resilience solutions in informal contexts, as well as recommendations for policy and investment approaches that helpContinue reading “Global Resilience Partnership report draws on SAUFF Trust’s work and supports scaling innovative solutions for resilience in informal contexts”
Food Indaba 2025 will explore AI’s impacts and opportunities for African food systems.
SAVE THE DATE Artificial Intelligence and the Food System – Food Indaba 2025 7 – 20 July 2025 A more humane food system with AI? The 7th edition of the annual Food Indaba explores the potential impacts and opportunities of artificial intelligence on African food systems. While AI is already playing a role in creating efficienciesContinue reading “Food Indaba 2025 will explore AI’s impacts and opportunities for African food systems.”
SAUFFT features in report from launch of SA Early Years Climate Action Alliance
The SA Urban Food & Farming Trust is one of the founding members of the SA Early Years Climate Action Alliance, established on 26 June 2024 in Cape Town. The report from the Alliance launch features the work of the Trust, including a climate change adaptation programme the Trust will introduce as the summer seasonContinue reading “SAUFFT features in report from launch of SA Early Years Climate Action Alliance”
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