Community Farming
During these unprecedented times, the elderly people in my community have taken an approach towards tackling poverty by starting their own community farm.
John Hlongwane, who runs an NPO community garden that has recruited elderly residents to make ends meet, said his main concern was the rats that were ravaging the garden.
The community members still adhere to Covid regulations set by the government, this is to ensure the safety of everyone as the elderly are the most vulnerable to the virus.
They may not have sufficient resources to sustain the gardens but they still utilize what they have, so that they can put food on the table.
