In an effort to fight the looming food insecurity challenge owing to the pandemic and national lockdown, several student social entrepreneurs joined forces with the Tshivhase Royal Council. The initiative was facilitated by the University of Venda (UNIVEN) alumnus, Talifhani Tshitwamulomoni, who is the former President of Universal Green Organisation (UGO) – a student led organisation promoting green economy and other related initiatives.

On behalf of the Green Development Foundation (GDF), about 50 000 seedlings of vegetable crops and herbs with health benefits were distributed to the villages of Tshivhase. Working to fight hunger and to promote food security in villages, the Tshivhase Royal Council prioritised families and farmers in need of sustainable solutions particularly during COVID-19 pandemic.

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