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Thabang Shongwe

Backyard Farmers

South Africa
Training and Capacity Building

About Company

Backyard Farmers is a community-driven initiative transforming urban spaces into green, sustainable environments. Focused on food security, environmental stewardship, and community empowerment, it promotes climate action through Smart Eco-Parks, school programs, and greening projects. The initiative has planted hundreds of trees, established eco-friendly parks, and partnered with organizations to drive change. By engaging schools and local communities, it fosters environmental responsibility and creates economic opportunities. More than farming, Backyard Farmers blends innovation, education, and social cohesion, proving that small-scale urban agriculture can drive large-scale transformation. It envisions greener, healthier communities where people reconnect with nature, grow their own food, and build a sustainable future together.

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