Abalimi Bezekhaya - Cape Flats Micro-farming Initiative
Cape Town, South Africa · Operator: Abalimi Bezekhaya (Non-profit organization)
Overview
Non-profit micro-farming organisation established in 1982. Operates in Cape Flats informal settlement areas of Cape Town, providing basic human necessities for indigent people through small-scale farming support. A long-term urban agriculture support model in South Africa. Focuses on addressing food insecurity and livelihood support.
Citizen participation
Community participation in informal settlement areas targeting indigent populations
Operating model
Non-profit micro-farming for poverty alleviation and food security
Impact
Improved food security in informal settlements, livelihood support for poor populations, mitigation of social vulnerability
Crops
- vegetables
- fruits
- herbs
Scale
Operating across Cape Flats informal settlement areas
Sources（2）
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