Thrive Farming Program
Each young person leaves our campus knowing how to grow and harvest their own food.
Zimbabwe has one of the highest levels of food insecurity in Sub-Saharan Africa. The World Food Program estimates that more than 30% of the population do not have adequate nutrition or food day to day.
In alignment with WFP’s strategic focus on building long-term resilience to food insecurity, Kuda Vana now has 12 acres being used for food production. Our young people and staff have worked hard to develop the land, and learned sustainable methods for composting, mulching and water-saving irrigation through the Farming God’s Way program. Each young person leaves our campus knowing how to grow and harvest their own food.
Kuda Vana’s gardens provide maize, tomatoes, beans, strawberries, lettuce, and much more. Maize storage houses ensure food security during uncertain times. Our campus is also home to 100 happy egg-laying chickens, providing necessary nutrition and earned income when there is excess.
“It’s so important to teach young people practical ways to care for themselves and their future families. I feel good knowing the children here are learning life skills that will ensure their self-sufficiency in the future.”
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“Farming is intrinsically about sustaining land, family, and community”