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University of Local Knowledge

University of Local Knowledge

All too often, we find people from post-industrial societies to go and ‘teach’ those in ‘underdevelopped’ societies something, when the knowledge of those living in these societies is at threat of being ignored. Elders see their children and grandchildren moving to cities to embrace industrial lifestyles, reducing our ability to live with nature, and to rely on the people we…

Rainfed farmers facing deforestation

Rainfed farmers facing deforestation

As scientists have been warning us and local elderly have been telling us, the increasing rate of deforestation is reducing the rains small-scale farmers rely on to grow their crops. And once the rains come, they often come at unexpected times and often in extreme strengths, washing away our soils and roads. Hence, rainfed farmers find themselves in a tough…

Boots & fruits for kids

Boots & fruits for kids

You may not notice is, but the miombo forests are full of fruits! Throughout the year, there are things to pick, if you just know where to look and how to pick them sustainably, see next year, you can pick again. To help kids learn more about these hidden resources, we aim to take them on forests trips at the…