How to make your own wicking bed
How to Build a Wicking Bed for Your Garden A wicking bed is a self-watering raised garden bed that uses a reservoir of water at the bottom to provide moisture to the plants from below. This way, you can save water, reduce evaporation, and prevent weeds and pests. In this blog post, I will show […]
Food Value Addition Skills Training Course Yields Positive Results in Gwanda.
Following the processing and value addition knowledge training with the participants from Hand in Hand Zimbabwe (HIH Zimbabwe) held at Fambidzanai permaculture Centre (FPC), the knowledge acquired from the one-week training course has indeed yielded fruits at the Phakamani Garden in Gwanda. The Hand in Hand participants were equipped with innovative skills on how to […]
FAMBIDZANAI PERMACULTURE CENTRE 3RD GRADUATION CEREMONY [2023] NOTICE
Please be advised that the 3rd Fambidzanai Permaculture Centre (FPC) graduation ceremony will be held on Thursday the 30th of November 2023 at the FPC ground. Graduands are also urged to clear ALL tuition arrears and pay a graduation fee of US$60.00 inclusive of graduation regalia.Please note; accommodation is not provided, therefore, graduands are advised […]
Bocashi-making skills training ignites hope for soil fertility restoration in Mbire
Mbire Bocashi fertilizer training a success Bocashi Fertilizer training continues to be an overwhelming experience in Mbire district as more wards receive training. Considering the Bocashi fertilizer training, 3 more wards were privileged to have also received this training over the past 2 weeks. Ward 6 Bocashi Fertilizer Training was held at Pilcent Baruti’s homestead […]
CELEBRATING THE WONDER OF ZIMBABWE’S MILLETS
As we celebrate the wonder of Zimbabwe’s millets, we have gathered amazing stories of smallholder farmers who are benefitting from growing millets and other indigenous grains. In this Quarterly Newsletter edition, you’re going to find interesting stories from both the youth and the elderly on how traditional grains are impacting their livelihoods. Enjoy your reading! […]
Adding Value to Indigenous Grains & Fruits
Our indigenous fruits and grains are not only delicious but also nutritious and beneficial for our health and environment. These are some of the gifts that nature has given us, and we should cherish and protect them. Pictured above are some of the youth farmers who took part in the traditional grain processing and value […]
Working together with Zimbabwe’s young farmers in the revival of the ancient wisdom of traditional grains.
Zimbabwe is a country that faces many challenges, especially when it comes to food security. Most rural smallholder farmers in the arid regions of Zimbabwe like Mbire are likely going to be affected by drought because Zimbabwe is expecting normal to below normal rainfall this season (2023/24 season). But despite this sad drought story, there […]
ST MARNOCK’S PRY SCHOOL GREENING PROJECT TAKES OFF
We are excited to announce that we have partnered with St Marnocks Primary School to implement the School Greening Project (SGP), a permaculture initiative that aims to enhance the well-being of the students and the environment. The SGP will provide access to clean water for drinking and irrigation, as well as creating a nutrition garden […]
Terms of Reference: Consultancy for an Agroecology-based WhatsApp Chatbot Development
Expected outputs and Key deliverables. Competencies and qualifications Evaluation of the Bids Technical proposal and methodology 40 % Experience and academic qualifications 40 % Financial proposal/ budget 20 % To applyInterested and qualified candidates (individuals and teams) should apply including the following: All applications must be directed to tenders@fambidzanai.org.zw stating “Consultancy for thedevelopment of WhatsApp […]
WE’RE HIRING: ASSISTANT COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER (GRADUATE INTERN)
Are you an enthusiastic and committed visual communications and multimedia designer looking for an undergraduate internship? Here is an opportunity for you to expand and enhance your capabilities with us. Key Duties and Responsibilities The incumbent shall assist in: Reports to: Communications Officer. Period of Internship: September 2023 – July 2024 Requirements NB: Applications should […]