Community gardens as a food security strategy for orphan reintegration in Mgwayi, Malawi: a grant proposal project

Meki, Ben (2023) Community gardens as a food security strategy for orphan reintegration in Mgwayi, Malawi: a grant proposal project. Masters thesis, Northern Arizona University.

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Abstract

The thesis study focuses on investigating the potential of community gardens as a long-term solution to food insecurity in Mgwayi, Malawi. The study aims to explore how community involvement can play a crucial role in spreading awareness about the importance of caring for orphans and vulnerable people in the community, as part of the larger effort to improve nutritional values. The study will be conducted through a literature review to gather insights on the benefits of community gardens for promoting food security and nutrition and for community-based poverty reduction. It will also analyze the available options for financing community garden maintenance, training, and instruction.The research is part of a grant proposal project in collaboration with Children of the Nations Malawi, which aims to establish community gardens in Mgwayi and encourage community participation in caring for orphans and vulnerable people. The project will provide necessary resources and training for establishing and maintaining gardens and education on sustainable agricultural practices and the importance of nutrition for the community. The goal of the thesis study and the grant proposal project is to contribute to a larger initiative to tackle food insecurity, poverty, and inequality in Malawi. By emphasizing the potential of community gardens as a tool for sustainable development and promoting community participation in caring for vulnerable people, this project aims to empower communities to take ownership of their development and create lasting change

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Publisher’s Statement:	© Copyright is held by the author. Digital access to this material is made possible by the Cline Library, Northern Arizona University. Further transmission, reproduction or presentation of protected items is prohibited except with permission of the author.
Keywords:	Malawi; Food insecurity; Community gardens; Nutrition improvement; Poverty
Subjects:	S Agriculture > SB Plant culture
NAU Depositing Author Academic Status:	Student
Department/Unit:	Graduate College > Theses and Dissertations College of Social and Behavioral Science > Sustainable Communities
Date Deposited:	22 May 2025 17:25
Last Modified:	22 May 2025 17:25
URI:	https://openknowledge.nau.edu/id/eprint/6168

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