A Better World is Rooted in Food

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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.

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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.

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STORIES FROM THE FIELD

Adventure Trips

A Reflection on DIG’s 2023 Kenya Field Trip

June 27, 2023

This May, DIG welcomed 10 guests to Kenya for our first Field Trip since 2019. DIG's Kenya team embraced us with open arms and took time to teach us some of what they do. Read about the experience from one of our trip participants, Dana Clarkson.

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.

Income Generation

It’s All About the Grandchildren

November 18, 2022

Serina's joy is hosting people in her home. Her DIG garden has enabled her to not only offer her guests beautiful meals when they visit, but she's also become an important resource for fresh diverse produce in her community.

Food Security

DIG’s Priority Household Program

October 26, 2022

DIG's most intensive program targets families with children under age five who have been diagnosed as malnourished.

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With your support we can grow our capacity to equip uniquely vulnerable families with the skills and experience to meet their own needs and improve their well-being through gardening.