Zimbabwe’s economy is primarily agriculture based. Climate change has a significant impact on our agricultural sector, making it imperative that we modify our farming practices in order to survive.
Our Sub Saharan region requires the integration of indigenous knowledge systems and SMART agriculture to effectively adapt to the rapidly changing climate. Through the development of green skills, GreenHut aims to be at the forefront of innovation that empowers communities to utilize sustainable livelihood strategies in order to cope with climate shocks.
Our team collaborates with other organizations to develop green skills training programs for youths. The training takes on a practical approach where trainees are taken out on the field to interact with young professionals who are running successful green initiatives. In October 2023, the team visited Ulwazi tech, a SMART company and Gwen, a young vibrant lady who has a backyard eco garden. Ulwazi tech utilizes innovative technology such as the use of moisture sensors in drip irrigation to optimize water usage in the face of climate change related droughts. Gwen incorporates organic manure from composting to grow a wide array of vegetables and fruits that she supplies to supermarkets. Her business has been so successful that she’s managed to pay for her studies using proceeds from her home garden. These are only a few examples of successful green businesses that we’ve partnered with to teach youths green skills. The idea is to inspire young people to come up with their own innovative projects and provide them with enough mentorship to build sustainable businesses. Through these green initiatives communities will eventually become climate resilient. We believe that solutions for the climate crisis should be people centered for lasting change.
For the year ahead, the team aims to bring in more youths for training especially in marginalized communities. The trainings will enable young people to thrive in sustainable green businesses while also taking the acquired skills back to their communities to hopefully trigger a ripple effect of knowledge transfer.
-By Nonkanyiso Gumede
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