Founded in 2008, School Environmental Education and Development is an award-winning non-profit at Rocklands Primary in Mitchell's Plain, Cape Town and has pioneered permaculture initiatives in the local community and underresourced schools for the past 14 years. The practice of permaculture focuses on creating sustainable ways of living and self-sufficiency.reports that the country is food secure at the national level but not at the household level.
In its 12-week programme, the focus is on sustainable and self-sufficient food production. By taking inspiration from nature, it develops harmonious farming systems that incorporate diversity, resilience, natural productivity, and sustainability. They teach the alumni how to adapt to climate shocks.
Lance Witbooi, an alumnus of SEED, explained the principles of permaculture and how they use this farming method. Hilary Julies explains that when she was diagnosed with diabetes and bipolar disorder, she felt defeated. She decided to quit her job. And on top of that, she had to take care of eight children in her extended family."While I was starting to complain about stuff getting expensive, I opened the local newspaper, and there was an article on SEED," she said."And when I read the article, it spoke to me.