We Asked Farmers to Draw Their Food Systems.
June 24, 2026
Here is what they showed us.
A Mayor Has A Plan To Revive Bignona’s Food System
June 23, 2026
And it starts with 40 women.
The Idea That Started It All
June 22, 2026
Honoring Dr. Salif Sow and the seed he planted 20 years ago.
The Garden Women Farmers Brought Back To Life
March 3, 2026
Twenty years in and still feeding the future.
And it’s women farmers who make that possible.
Supporting Families When Nutrition Matters Most
March 3, 2026
Twenty years in and still feeding the future.
And it’s women farmers who make that possible.
Women have been Feeding the World for Generations
March 3, 2026
Twenty years in and still feeding the future.
And it’s women farmers who make that possible.
Bridging Global Nutrition Gaps: From Waste to Worth
January 8, 2025
What if something as simple as growing a garden or reducing food waste could change lives? At DIG, we see it happen every day. For Adji in Senegal, learning to grow her own nutritious food didn’t just improve her health, it gave her family hope. And the best part? We can all take small steps to make an impact. Nutrition.
The Power of Growth and Graduations
August 26, 2024
From Isolation to Community We believe social cohesion is more than just an abstract concept—it’s the foundation of our work and one of our most powerful Pillars of Impact. It’s what transforms isolated individuals into confident, connected community members. This transformation was on full display during the recent farmer graduations in Kenya, Senegal, and Uganda, where we had the honor of celebrating the incredible achievements of our farmers. These ceremonies were more than just a milestone; they marked the journey of
Growing More Resilient Local Food Systems
November 2, 2021
When the pandemic shut down markets and restaurants, DIG farmers like Fernard and Cecile were prepared to fill in the gaps. Their gardens were no longer just reliable sources of food for their families, they became a critical resource for their entire community.
Celebrating Alan Silverman’s Memorial DIG Garden
September 20, 2021
Thanks to the support of 42 donors who contributed to the Alan Silverman Memorial DIG Garden campaign, featured during DIG’s 2020 Cocktails & Castoffs AT HOME event, DIG was able to serve an additional group in Ziguinchor, Senegal.
A Partnership Conversation between Rise Against Hunger & DIG
April 26, 2021
Listen in on a lunch chat between Rise Against Hunger's ED, Barry Mattson, and DIG's Founder, Sarah Koch as they talk about DIG's work in the field and the exciting partnership between the two organizations in Senegal.
When Garden Diversity Grows Opportunity
February 23, 2021
While it’s blessed with beautiful coastal beaches and a vibrant port of trade, Ziguinchor, the 5th largest city in Senegal, has some of the highest levels of poverty, chronic malnutrition and food-insecurity in all of the country. In Ziguinchor, DIG prioritizes people living with HIV (PLWHA), 90% of whom are food insecure. This means they are more likely to miss their doctors appointments and not take their antiretroviral therapy due to hunger. On top of that, malnutrition lowers CD4 cell