ACAT’s Extension Co-ordinator Wanda Zikalala and community volunteer Kemiso Molefe from Nquthu took youth empowerment into their own hands.

ACAT’s Extension Co-ordinator Wanda Zikalala, alongside community volunteer Kemiso Molefe from Nquthu, took youth empowerment into their own hands by demonstrating how home food security (HFS) can also be done by using containers, because there was no land available for use near the training venue.

The session, held at Nquthu Hall during the Youth Basic Life Skills (YBLS) training in September, provided participants with hands-on experience in growing vegetables in limited spaces, and showed that the lack of land doesn’t have to be a barrier to food production. Through this innovative approach, the youth learned practical techniques such as soil preparation, planting, watering, and crop maintenance, equipping them with valuable skills that they can apply at home or in small-scale urban gardens.

The session not only sparked excitement and curiosity, but also emphasized the importance of starting early, teaching young people how to cultivate their own food, build sustainable habits, and take the first steps toward self-reliance and food security.