Dzaleka Life Gardens

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.