Abalimi is a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) working to empower the disadvantaged through Urban Agriculture and Environmental projects and programmes. We support our target groups’ ability to replicate their success and transform their lives in their urban and rural environments. Abalimi assists by providing the following support services: Project implementation; Resource support; Training; Organisation building; Facilitation of partnerships; Research, monitoring and evaluation.
Executive Summary
Abalimi has been operating since 1982, when it was started by Catholic Welfare and Development with the sole aim of helping the poor in Cape Town to grow organic food. Abalimi has grown tremendously over the years and now operates as an independent organisation. Abalimi now supports a wide range of community managed and owned vegetable gardening and greening initiatives in various Cape Flats townships.
Abalimi has been making use of the Agriplanner Board Game, developed by the South African Institute for Entrepreneurs, to train both literate and illiterate gardeners about agricultural business. The training has been most successful, with Mrs Bokolo’s story demonstrating some of the amazing benefits of this training.
Abalimi's interventions have resulted in a unique, powerful and sustainable product. A Movement has emerged, which comprises thousands of people whose lives are changing for the better.
A heartfelt thank you for your wonderful donation. Your commitment to helping combat poverty in the community of the Cape Flats is sincerely appreciated. We plan to use your donation for training gardeners in both the Urban Agriculture and Greening Programs.
21/11/2006
Vegetable gardening support project
A hedge of Vetiver Grass as well as an all purpose windbreak, medicinal, pest control remedy, biomass enhancement , soil-improvement miracle grass)...
