The aim is that by growing one’s own kitchen garden, the residents of the basti reduce their grocery bill by 15-20%
This is a powerful double benefit of having agency over one’s own food and nutrition by using organic ingredients and growing local and seasonal vegetables for the family. And while doing that, the tending of these gardens, as is well documented, has great wellbeing benefits
Creating a system by which households can grow a portion of their food requirements in their own balconies reduces carbon emissions due to reduction in transportation, packaging and also chemicals in the form of pesticides released in the environment
In a structured and thoughtful manner whereby people get involved and participate in the upliftment of their own community. We provide some support and guidance through a technical gardening expert which allows for the community to co-create thriving Gardens of Hope