Food is an important part of South Africa’s year-end celebrations, but for many families, there will be little food on the table. With food insecurity rising across rural and urban areas, millions of South Africans face a festive season where
FoodForward SA has reached a significant milestone in its mission to address food insecurity and reduce food waste – its Methane Sequestration through Innovative Food Waste and Food Loss Management project has been officially approved and endorsed by The Presidency’s
In the busy heart of Johannesburg’s CBD, Thandanani has become a place of refuge, learning, and hope for orphaned and vulnerable children. Founded in 2007 by Mrs Kgadi Ruth Maetisa, the organisation was born out of a deep commitment to
In South Africa, employee volunteering is no longer just a “nice-to-have” in corporate social responsibility (CSR) plans. More and more companies are formalising Employee Volunteering Programmes (EVPs), recognising the value these initiatives bring to both staff and communities. While Mandela
In March this year, a Daily Maverick article exposed the heartbreaking reality of child malnutrition and extreme food insecurity in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga. With 54% of adults unemployed and a staggering 71% of youth unable to find work, families are struggling
Who says you need a large plot of land to grow your own food? Even the smallest space can be transformed into a thriving garden. Some of our Beneficiary Organisations (BOs) in the Western Cape, which form part of the
On 16 October, the world will come together to mark World Food Day under the theme Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future. This year is especially significant as the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) celebrates its
Every year, millions of children suffer from hunger and malnutrition, a tragedy that remains one of the world’s most preventable causes of death. Despite global advances in agriculture and food production, vast quantities of edible surplus food are discarded daily,
On 29 September, the world marks the sixth International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste. It’s a reminder that reducing food loss and waste isn’t only about protecting resources, but also about creating better access to food for
