Mazingira Institute has setup an urban agriculture and food system demonstration unit, a proto-type farm, at Waithaka Vocational Educational and Training Center. The unit includes crop and livestock production and management. Download The Book
Mazingira Institute Newsletter Issue 8
Author: NEFSALF
Mazingira Institute Newsletter Issue 7
Mazingira Institute has developed an Urban Agriculture and Food System Database, consisting of a mobile phone application and web platform. The database is an activity of the Women’s Spaces Project, an initiative of Mazingira Institute and Rooftops Canada Abri-International, executed with the financial support of the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada. Download The… Continue reading Mazingira Institute Newsletter Issue 7
Mazingira Institute Newsletter Issue 6
This newsletter features our partner to partner and community to community exchange visit on urban agriculture and food system training. The exchange is an activity of the Women’s Spaces Project, an initiative of Mazingira Institute and Rooftops Canada Abri-International, executed with the financial support of the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada. Download The… Continue reading Mazingira Institute Newsletter Issue 6
Mazingira Institute Newsletter Issue 5
This is a photo story of our Gender, Urban Agriculture and Food System training in Nairobi County. The training is an activity of the Women’s Spaces Project, an initiative of Mazingira Institute and Rooftops Canada Abri-International, executed with the financial support of the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada. Download The Book
Mazingira Newsletter Issue 4
In August 2023, we held a Gender, Urban Agriculture and Food System training for urban farmers in Nairobi County. The training was an activity of the Women’s Spaces Project, an initiative of Mazingira Institute and Rooftops Canada Abri-International, executed with the financial support of the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada. Download The Book
November 2023 Jiinue Women Hub Meeting
Facebook Twitter On 23 November 2023, a meeting was held for the Nairobi and Environs Food Security, Agriculture and Landscape Forum (NEFSALF) Jiinue Women Hub. The meeting was convened by Mazingira Institute and was attended by 24 participants, consisting of NEFSALF members, representatives from the Gender and Inclusivity Department, NCC and National Housing Cooperative. The… Continue reading November 2023 Jiinue Women Hub Meeting
Susan Mugure: A Story of Change
Facebook Twitter Many urban farmers in Nairobi farm as part of a group within their community. This can provide a support system for people who share common struggles, a greater capacity to purchase expensive inputs, and can enable farmers to produce more crops which leads to higher income for all group members. Another benefit of… Continue reading Susan Mugure: A Story of Change
Patrick Mwangi: A Story of Change
Facebook Twitter Urban agriculture is a great way for people living within a big city such as Nairobi to earn an income and produce healthy and nutritious food for their family and community. However, many farmers are unaware that they are losing money and slowly destroying the environment through some of their farming practices. Patrick,… Continue reading Patrick Mwangi: A Story of Change
Nancy Wambui: A Story of Change
Facebook Twitter Food security is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as “the state of having reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food”. Urban agriculture is one of many ways that individuals can increase their access to sufficient nutritious food, promoting food security. In addition, it is a way that individuals can ensure… Continue reading Nancy Wambui: A Story of Change
May 2023 Gender Sensitive Extension Services Workshop
Facebook Twitter On May 9th, 2023, Mazingira Institute hosted a Gender Sensitive Extension Services Workshop in collaboration with the Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources sub-Sector, Nairobi City County (NCC). This workshop is one of the key activities of the Women’s Spaces project; an initiative of Mazingira Institute and Rooftops Canada – Abri International executed with… Continue reading May 2023 Gender Sensitive Extension Services Workshop