The Ivory Foundation develops projects for people living with HIV/AIDS, and for the prevention of the virus. In Southern Africa, community gardens have been established in a number of support groups for people with HIV.
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Demo-garden for the patient of the testing center for HIV/AIDS in Piggs Peak Hospital.
Demo-garden for the patient of the testing center for HIV/AIDS in Piggs Peak Hospital.

 

-In Botswana, Ghanzi hospice’s garden is maintained by an association of people living with HIV/AIDS. Each month, a regional coordinator, is going on site to train people to permaculture practices and deliver biochar for the maintenance of the gardens.
The crops are used in the canteen of the hospital.

Creation of a fertile raised-bed: wood bed, carbon material and azotic material
Creation of a fertile raised-bed: wood bed, carbon material and azotic material
In Swaziland, in Piggs Peak, a “demo-garden” was set up at the hospital’s VCT (Voluntary Center for Testing). This helps to educate HIV-positive patients the benefits of self-production of vegetables by productive practices, that are also water efficient and respectful of the environment and human health.
3 days per week a coordinator maintains the garden and answers questions from patients. The crops are used in the meals served to patients.

-Another demo-garden has been implemented with “Fundzisa Live”, a local association of women living with HIV, where six coordinators have been trained and can train communities (= rural groups) upon request. The crops are used to prepare meals and are shared between members.

The Ivory Foundation provides logistical and financial support for the set up and maintenance of these gardens and organizes training sessions provided by local coordinators for the members of the community or surrounding communities.

 

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