Dzaleka Life Gardens
A sustainable agricultural project empowering refugees through organic farming, nutrition education, and natural medicine practices in Dzaleka Refugee Camp.
Last updated: June 9, 2025
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About Dzaleka Life Gardens
Dzaleka Life Gardens is a sustainable agricultural project within Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Malawi, aimed at empowering refugees through gardening. It provides refugees with the means to grow their own food, diversifying their diets and improving their livelihoods, particularly in the face of dwindling food rations. The project was established in 2023 by IAFR-Canada in partnership with Thrive for Good.
Our Mission
We are growing nutritious and disease fighting food by practicing:
- Organic farming
- Nutrition education
- Natural medicine
- Income generation
Training Programs
We provide comprehensive training on 20 health topics, including:
Theory Training
- Organic farming principles
- Nutrition basics
- Natural medicine practices
- Sustainable agriculture
- Soil management
- Pest control
- Water conservation
Practical Training
- Garden establishment
- Crop selection and rotation
- Composting techniques
- Seed saving
- Harvesting methods
- Food preservation
- Market gardening
Impact
Our project helps refugees by:
- Improving food security
- Diversifying diets
- Creating income opportunities
- Building sustainable skills
- Promoting health and nutrition
- Strengthening community resilience
Partners
- IAFR-Canada
- Thrive for Good
Get Involved
We welcome:
- Volunteers
- Training participants
- Community partners
- Supporters and donors
For more information about our programs or to get involved, please contact us through our Facebook page or visit IAFR-Canada.
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