Stories From The Field

Director of Global Programs

January 24, 2023

Director of Global Programs for Development in Gardening (DIG) Position Summary: Development in Gardening (DIG) is an international 501(c)3 organization that has been steadily growing since 2006. We have a proven track record for improving the nutrition and livelihoods of some of the world’s most uniquely marginalized people by teaching them to plant regenerative gardens that grow health, wealth, and a sense of belonging. DIG is quickly scaling our impact in Kenya, Uganda, and Senegal and we are looking to

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.

Recipes

No-Waste Turkey Bone Broth

November 11, 2022

Used as a healing soup for thousands of years, bone broth is an easy way to savor the flavors of your Thanksgiving table while promoting a healthy immune system during the height of cold and flu season.

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.

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.

Recipes

Ginger Bissap Lemonade

August 2, 2022

A DIG Take on a Traditional Senegalese Recipe

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.

Recent

A Better World is Rooted in Food

July 8, 2022

What if we treated food as a human right instead of a product of the market? This 2 min short shares the commitment DIG holds to practicing community centered design and implementing climate-smart agroecology to address some of the world's biggest challenges.

Cocktails and Castoffs

Chef Pierre Thiam Talks DIG & Our Collective Role In Rebalancing Our Food System

November 3, 2021

Climate Resilience

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.

Climate Resilience

Celebrating the Batwa’s Indigenous Foodways

November 2, 2021

DIG's journey with the Batwa is only beginning. We have so much still to learn from this remarkable community. Together, we are embarking on a discovery project to identify and cultivate the Batwa's indigenous forest fruits and vegetables in their gardens.

Climate Resilience

The Seed Savers of Kenya

November 1, 2021

The work of local seed savers is critical not only for their own household benefit but also for the benefit of their broader communities and the long-term survival of their local plants. These women, all DIG graduates, have become known as expert seed-savers are are a critical link in ensuring their food systems remain resilient and biodiverse.

Help Plant Seeds That Reap Life