African Blessings is of the opinion that charity without upliftment and empowerment is futile. There are however many amongst us who, as a result of unemployment, lack of schooling and the effects of the HIV/ Aids endemic, are in dire need of financial assistance. We at African Blessings work very hard to ensure that while those in need receive assistance; they never become dependent on the aid and charity we provide. Instead they are trained and nurtured to create their own opportunities and to become fully self-sufficient.
Our three food gardens are perhaps the greatest example of the efficacy of such empowerment -based outreach programs. Each of these food gardens was started by the members of its community to:
African Blessings currently has three food gardens one on the Rustfontein Farm, and the other two in Nellmapius. The people working the earth in each of these gardens have received in-depth training and hands-on advice and guidance from avid gardeners who volunteer their time to the project. They are also provided with the necessary seeds, fertilizer and equipment necessary to produce plump and juicy vegetables for eating, sharing and selling. Dedicated volunteers takes care of the daily watering and clearing of the tunnels, as well as cutting an distributing the veggies.
