Join in for Baobab of Durban’s empowering virtual launch
The organisation's online launch includes fun eco-living DIY activities where you will learn to grow your own food, how to turn your kitchen scraps into organic compost as well as worm farming and aquaponics.
WHILE cities around the world wrestle with sustainable living in an urban environment, The Baobab of Durban will launch digitally, on Saturday, 27 June, and aims to promote education, skills development and innovation in sustainable and responsible practices.
The bold Baobab of Durban initiative is the brainchild of the non-profit company, The MakerSpace Foundation NPC.
The goal is to positively impact the environment and people in Durban through economic participation, empowerment and practical outreach programmes.
It will be open to all and will have key programmes focused on unemployed youth, school children in undeserved communities, eco-conscious consumers and small businesses.
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The project commenced in March this year and focuses on equipment and training programmes that consist of: the Plasticpreneur recycling studio, the innovative waste design programme, the Zero-waste Living community building programme and the My ‘Lil Pumpkin education programme for children.
The second phase of its local venue is anticipated to begin in December this year and it will include a modern cafe and event space that introduces aspects of urban farming, community participation and hands-on workshops.
Join the Baobab community for its digital launch and live stream event on Saturday, 27 June between 9am and 12pm.
The event will include online eco-living DIY activities, such as growing your own food, turning your kitchen scraps into organic compost, worm farming, living soil, aquaponics, tips for doing resource efficiency at home, mindfulness, whole foods and plant-based food, artisanal sourdough bread, homemade yogurt, coconut culture, making beer at home, as well as inspiring testimonies of local NGOs and international leaders in sustainable living.
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The project will broadcast live each week on a Fridays from 2pm to 3pm and hopes to connect, educate and entertain people through its social media channels.
In the next three years the programme hopes to: launch three more Plasticpreneur recycling studios, empower 30 entrepreneurs, train 300 women and unemployed youth as recycling technologists, transform 3 000kg of waste into useful products, reach 30 000 visitors and participants through its outreach programmes and reach 300 000 people through online training programmes and social media.
Visit the project’s website at www.upcyclethefuture.com, Instagram (@baobabdurban), Facebook (baobabdurban) or visit its Youtube channel here.
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