Chef Pierre Thiam Talks DIG & Our Collective Role In Rebalancing Our Food System
November 3, 2021
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 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.
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.
Anne Byrn’s Warm Carrot Skillet Cake for Cocktails & Castoffs AT HOME
October 15, 2021
Watch Anne Byrn prepare an easy skillet carrot cake she created for DIG's 2021 Cocktails & Castoffs AT HOME DIG event!
Ending Childhood Malnutrition with Seeds in Kenya
November 2, 2020
DIG's Priority Household program works specifically with children under 5 who have been diagnosed as malnourished. Watch how DIG works with families to create gardens that ensure their children grow and thrive.
Growing a Pathway to Market in Kenya
November 2, 2020
DIGs adaptive programs meet farmers where they are. Listen to Rose Odoyo's story of how DIG helped her develop an organic vegetable business that would not only provide her with a steady income, but would enable her to feed her family and the broader community.
Serving the Most Vulnerable in Uganda
November 2, 2020
DIG prioritizes uniquely vulnerable populations that are often left out of other development opportunities. The Batwa, and People Living with Disability in Uganda are some of the most vulnerable groups we serve. See how we've adapted our program to restore health, wealth, and a sense of belonging.
Back to our Roots in Senegal
November 2, 2020
DIG's first seeds were sown in Senegal over a decade ago. Now, we're back, and we've seen those first seeds grow into leaders, businesses, and thriving communities. Learn how DIG continues to adapt the program to serve some of the world's most uniquely vulnerable people. See how they are not only finding household resilience but are contributing to their broader communities as well.
DIG’s COVID19 Response
May 1, 2020
Learn how DIG has adapted our programs to better support our farmers during the COVID19 pandemic.
The Case for DIG
August 24, 2019
Sarah Koch, DIG’s founder and Executive Director was a featured 2019 social entrepreneur in Santa Clara University’s GSBI program. Watch her make the case for DIG at GSBI’s Investor Showcase.
Cocktails and Castoffs
December 6, 2018
Get a taste of DIG’s annual Cocktails and Castoffs event featuring innovative chefs who link the story of our food waste in the US to DIG’s work in Africa