Joy of Urban Farming (JOUF)
Quezon City, Philippines · Operator: Joy of Urban Farming Organization
Overview
Launched in 2010 to encourage low-income households to grow their own nutritious food. Promotes vertical gardening and container farming with starter kits. 160 community vegetable gardens across Quezon City support thousands of urban farmers.
Citizen participation
Low-income households taught vertical gardening and container farming techniques to grow their own nutritious food.
Operating model
Non-profit program supporting low-income households with food security and income generation.
Impact
Supports thousands of urban farmers. Reduces household food expenditure. Provides income and employment opportunities.
Crops
- vegetables
- fruits
- herbs
Scale
160 community vegetable gardens across Quezon City
Sources（1）
This entry is compiled from the public sources, official sites and research below.
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