They’re here! All the Farming God’s Way resources have been translated into isiZulu: The Trainers’ Reference Guide, Field Guide, Vegetable Guide and the 3-disc DVD training series. These resources are the culmination of thousands of hours of work in translating, transcribing, proofing, and recording. We are certainly doing a happy dance after nearly three years […]
We’ve seen some amazing transformation in the sewing area at Seed of Hope. The bright red walls and inviting atmosphere are witnesses to the growth in the women and program. For the last 6 years Kerry has had the incredible privilege of working alongside Ernestina Hlophe to develop the program. A deep friendship has flourished […]
I have a great story to tell…we have 2 new fitness instructors in Bhekulwandle. Mbali and Mandisa have been attending my aerobics class at Seed of Hope for almost 2 years. The two of them were some of the most faithful attenders and so I started to plant the idea in their minds about becoming […]
I love training. It’s my favourite thing – to proclaim good news to many who have all but given up on the prospect of growing food for their families – let alone turning food growing into a viable business! The good news is significant. We can be free from the spiritual, emotional and financial bondage […]
You may recall that, just over a year ago, Zeph and I were in Zambia, near Livingstone, for our annual Farming God’s Way “in-field mentoring.” This is an annual gathering designed to hone our training skills, move the up-and-comers through the steps required for training accreditation, and to strongly support the efforts of local trainers […]
In KwaZulu Natal, the challenges are massive, but the opportunities to “proclaim good news for the poor” are greater. I love training Farming God’s Way, because everything we teach is good news! Most people have no idea of the potential that lies in the thousands of hectares of unused land in KZN. Here, the climate […]
Africa is known for its vibrant fashion. Lovely prints, thick stiff cotton dresses, gorgeous head scarves, many of us would love to get in touch with our inner African and dress tribal. South Africa in particular is known for its Shwe Shwe cotton patterns and many local women value an original design dress to wear […]
Earlier this year, we were finding the Farming God’s Way group gardens in Itshehlophe were substandard – beds not laid out properly, veg seedlings planted in wavy rows (or just wherever), and the seedlings being planted far too close, or with way too much space between, or most often with no discernible order at all. […]
South Africa is broken. Everyone is talking about it: Corrupt government, soaring crime rates, high unemployment, the erosion of the rule of law. Xenophobic attacks erupted again in the major cities, and especially here in KwaZulu-Natal. Eskom, the national electricity supplier, is struggling to keep the lights on. “Load shedding,” controlled and rolling blackouts are […]
Just a quick update on the translation of the Farming God’s Way training resources: Drumroll… The DVD series translation has been completed, and is awaiting reproduction and packaging. But… It can’t be packaged without translated field guides, which go inside the DVD packs. As I am writing this, the final edits are being completed on […]