Food & Nutrition Security

In a recent project, I led permaculture training aimed at improving soil fertility in a refugee settlement. The initiative focused on teaching sustainable agriculture techniques, such as composting, mulching, and companion planting, to empower refugees to grow nutritious food in degraded soils. By integrating permaculture principles—like water conservation and diverse, regenerative practices—participants learned to establish self-sustaining gardens. This not only addressed food insecurity but also restored ecological balance. The project highlighted permaculture’s significance for refugees, offering a pathway to self-reliance, economic stability, and resilience against environmental challenges. The model fosters dignity and sustainable living in vulnerable communities