By Dr Julie Garnier | Project Leader
More than ever the Shangaan community of Mahneye needs to reinforce livelihoods programs such as the nutrition gardens as malnutrition is still a reality in Zimbabwe. Last year, millions faced severe food insecurity and relied on food assistance with thousands of children having suffered from acute malnutrition. For Mahenye community the development of self-supporting food security is key for this remote community living at the frontline of vital conservation efforts. Black rhinos were re-introduced last year in Gonarezhou National Park in this park which also holds a very healthy elephant population and their survival is closely link to the improved health and well-being of communities. This is One Health.
With women playing a key role in food security and nutrition, family health, and the transmission of traditional environmental knowledge, supporting women in Mahenye remains the keystone of sustainable conservation efforts. Now that the harvesting season is getting closer in Mahenye, women need to be fully equipped to maintain the nutrition gardens which will enable them to provide sufficient food in their household.
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