From earning an income to leading a community garden, women are finding their voices and taking their place in decision-making. By Lynnia Ngwenya For Kukhanya Dube, popularly known as NaTracy, from Paye Garden in Ward 14, change is not only visible in the green vegetables growing around her. It can also be seen in the leadership position she holds, the…
It is a cheerful day at Baetapele Garden in Mafuko, Ward 16. Women and men spread across the raised potato beds, carefully digging and filling their buckets. As the harvest grows, so does the excitement. A young woman starts a song, another person joins in, and soon the whole garden comes alive with singing, celebration and excitement. By Lynnia Ngwenya…
In 2019, a car accident changes Jabulani Ndlovu’s life, leaving him with one leg and a painful struggle to accept his disability. Today, the 35-year-old Gender Champion and community leader is helping others while rebuilding his confidence and shaping his future. By Lynnia Ngwenya A Journey Home Takes a Painful Turn It is a normal day like many other days,…
For many years, gardening along streambanks has been a way of life for many families in Gwanda. The fertile soils and easy access to water help them grow vegetables that feed their families and provide much-needed income. By Lynnia Ngwenya Among them is Pauline Moyo from Ward 16. Like many others in her community, she sees streambank gardening as the easiest…