Small community farm sustains the needy
What was an illegal dumping site in the flats became a small farm.
A small group of people who are staying at Chiawelo Ext 3 have made it their concern to give back to the community. The group created a small gardening project inside the Chiawelo flats.
They have planted different vegetables in the yard including cabbage, tomatoes, beetroot and carrots among others. What was an illegal dumping site in the flats became a small farm made by the group.
David Ndlovu who works at the farm said they decided to create the farm after seeing that some residents were damaging the area by littering and throwing dirt inside the yard.
“After we noticed the place was getting dirty due to illegal dumping, we decided to join forces and embarked on creating a small farm,” said Ndlovu.
They started this initiative last year and the farm is growing day by day. Ndlovu said another purpose for the farm is to help the underprivileged community by providing food for them.
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“We give some of the vegetables to the community and we sell some to earn a living. We also create employment. The community is also helping us with this initiative and we also serve them by providing vegetables during funerals,” said Ndlovu.
He said they are looking for sponsors to help upgrade their small community garden.
“We need hosepipes and more spades to keep our farm in a good condition,” said Ndlovu.
The small farm is inside the Chiawelo flats in ward 12 and anyone who wants to help can contact 072 5322 588.
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