“Each woman I train cultivates more than food, she cultivates independence.”

Refiloe Molefe, a 65-year-old farmer, agro-processor, and community activist, founded Precious Harvest, a social farming initiative based in Johannesburg, South Africa. A mother of seven and caregiver to many more vulnerable children, Refiloe began her journey by transforming a neglected bowling green in the inner city into a thriving vegetable garden to feed hungry children. Her commitment grew into a multi-site urban farming project that supplies organic produce, juices, and chilli sauces to local markets and schools. Refiloe trains young people, women, and unemployed community members, in sustainable farming, often using her hands as her only tools. 

https://gracamacheltrust.org