"Everyone has the potential to make a difference".
By fostering a supportive environment & empowering individuals to pursue their aspirations, we unlock the power of community driven environmental action.
our vision
We see flourishing rural communities across South Africa using their existing assets to drive positive social, environmental & economic change.
our mission
Supporting rural communities strengthen their local food systems using Permaculture & an ABCD (Asset Based Community Driven) approach.
Current Projects
Swellendam Food Security Initiative
The Swellendam Food Security Initiative was started by ESC in 2022 using an Asset Based Community Development approach by supporting the existing food gardeners to flourish & inspire their neighbors & friends to also start growing some of their own food.
In 2023 we distributed FREE VEGETABLE SEED PACKS to 336 backyard food gardeners in Railton, Suurbrak & Barrydale. In 2024 we want to expand to reach 1000 food gardeners.
If you are a gardener in Railton, Barrydale or Suurbrak, register for your FREE VEGETABLE SEED PACK by clicking this link
Join us as we make Swellendam South Africa's first Food Security Rural municipality.
For more information on this and other projects check out our YouTube Channel here
In response to the overwhelming requests from communities across the Western Cape for seeds for their gardeners we are exploring a creative ways of responding drawing on existing "assets".
CALLING ALL COMMUNITY WORKERS!
If you are keen to support food gardeners in your area by connecting 50 or more of them to this opportunity reach out to Steph now.
Please note this is not a job opportunity.
We are looking for community members and gardeners who will identify 50 or more gardeners, collect their details and a photo of their garden. We will send you the seed packs to distribute to your gardeners.
Community Workers participating in this project will be invited to apply for our COMMUNITY WORKER INCUBATOR that transfers Basic Project Management skills to community members helping them to implement their own projects.
Our services
We offer a range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of our Partners.
As an environmental organization we support individuals, communities and organizations that share our passion for change. We see each opportunity as a unique collaboration that has environmental awareness & action at its heart.
Project Management
Ensuring successful implementation and delivery of environmental projects from start to finish.
Environmental Facilitation
We craft collaborative group process while facilitating environmental interventions that accessing the existing skills, knowledge and inner resources of participants, focusing on cultivating a sense of power and capacity to go out and change the world!
Development of Training Material
Designing comprehensive and engaging training materials to promote knowledge transfer and capacity building. Working on a range of environmental and sustainability related topics ESC develop training material that focus on organic agriculture, Permaculture & Community Development.
Permaculture & Organic Gardening Training & Implementation
Providing hands-on workshops, educational programs that empower individuals to cultivate sustainable food systems & implementing Permaculture projects.
If you need a home garden, community garden or even help on your farm with everything from design to production planning and project implementation lets us hold your hand making sure you enjoy every success along the journey to Food Sovereignty.
Nature Immersion
We offer guided experiences in nature allowing small groups to experience the wilderness through hiking, camping and off grid living.