A Better World is Rooted in Food

Explore

Be Part of DIG’s First Global Summit

Our 2024 Summit Theme: A Better World is Rooted in Food: uniting local and global efforts to realign our food systems for a sustainable and nourishing future.

Join the Virtual Experience.
Toast with a signature DIG cocktail. Engage with DIG’s Country Program Leaders in the field and learn from a panel of subject matter experts working in local food systems. This interactive virtual experience will help bring DIG to life wherever you are.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24TH
8:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM PT
Learn More>

REGISTER FOR THE VIRTUAL SUMMIT

————OR—————

Join Us In-Person.
Hosted in Denver, CO at the National Western Center, this inspiring evening will feature a DIG inspired cocktail, sustainable menu, and DIG installation. We’ll hear from a panel of experts and interact with the virtual community at key moments in the summit.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24th
5:30 PM MT
Learn More>

REGISTER FOR THE DENVER SUMMIT

Take a Look at DIG's 2023 Impact Report

Read the Report

DIG improves the nutrition and livelihood of uniquely marginalized communities by planting regenerative gardens that grow health, wealth, and a sense of belonging.

Fields of Growth

Where We Work

DIG has partnered with over 60,000 farmers across 8 African countries. You can learn more about where we are and where we have been by exploring the map.

Current Projects

Past Projects

We believe access to nutritious food is a basic human right and can save lives. By collectively practicing and promoting agroecology we have an opportunity to transform, not only our food systems, but our whole world.

Donate

STORIES FROM THE FIELD

Community Transformation

Soil Health

July 10, 2024

From Perception to Precision: How Farmer’s Insights and Soil Science Can Shape the Future of Regenerative Agriculture. How do farmers’ perceptions of the health of their soil compare to laboratory results? How can comparing perceptions and laboratory tests influence the use of regenerative agriculture practices by smallholder farmers? These are some of the questions Postdoctoral Associate Jordan Blekking from the Department of Global Development at Cornell University, and, a recent recipient of a Polson Institute for Global Development grant, wanted

Community Transformation

Growing Indigenous Forest Foods with the Batwa

June 20, 2023

Many Batwa youth couldn't access their ancestral forest foods until DIG started working with the elders to grow them in their gardens. Today people are coming from all over the area to try these nutritious fruits and vegetables and learn how to grow them right outside their doors.

Climate Resilience

DIG’s Farmer Field School

October 26, 2022

DIG's foundational program prioritizes uniquely marginalized people. They learn to grow nutrient-rich gardens using regenerative agriculture as a way of improving theirs and their family's nutrition, food security, and income.

Climate Resilience

For Generations to Come

July 19, 2022

Within the broader field of development, DIG is well positioned to effectively reach some of the world's most uniquely vulnerable and overlooked communities. Through our adaptive program, which is rooted in agroecology, and based on the belief that food and how it's cultivated can have a transformative impact on the world, DIG is ensuring communities are better nourished for generations to come.

Plant Seeds That Reap Life

Your support will grow our capacity to equip uniquely marginalized families with the skills and experience to meet their own needs and improve their well-being through climate smart, nutrient-dense gardening. Help us plant the seeds. Consider a contribution today.