Orphans and patients on anti-retrovirals benefit from regular community meals. The feeding program is a springboard from which Phelisanong has launched a long term food security initiative. Click to read more.
Long Term Food Security
Large numbers of orphans and HIV positive people struggle to meet their nutritional needs. Phelisanong works with 1880 HIV/AIDS support group members who participate in their agriculture program. Participants receive training, seeds and tools to grow healthy organic food. These support group members are encouraged to supply surplusses to orphans and patients in their communities. Along with these small household level gardens, a piggery, 120-chicken laying operation, 500 tree irrigated fruit orchard, along with a greenhouse and 3 hectare demonstration permaculture garden, are being managed by Phelisanong agricultural workers to meet long term food needs of the community.
Emergency Feeding Program
There is a need for short-term assistance for some of these community members as they work towards creating a sustainable food source. Currently Phelisanong provides emergency feeding programs three evenings per week for 140 child headed households and for 140 patients on anti-retroviral and tuberculosis medications. This program purchases all food served from local farmers, and supplements bread and porridge with local eggs and fresh produce from support group gardens whenever possible.
