The Capricorn Foundation has thrown its weight behind the Plot to Plate project, a groundbreaking initiative that aims to boost sustainable food production and promote permaculture practices. 

On Friday, employees of Capricorn Group in their role as Changemakers, visited the Plot to Plate site in Groot Aub, a community project funded by the Capricorn Foundation, to assist and engage in a transformative effort aimed at strengthening food security and environmental sustainability within the community. 

The gathering marked an important step in the Plot to Plate project’s development, with the day’s objectives being threefold: to provide additional hands-on support to the project, to demonstrate to employees how the Foundation operates at a grassroots level, and to highlight the key role permaculture plays in sustainable agriculture.

“We are excited to showcase the Plot to Plate project to our employees, and what the Capricorn Foundation aims to achieve over the long-term. We invited experts on permaculture to join us to educate our employees on the potential of permaculture to transform communities,” said Rikus Grobler, Innovations Manager at the Capricorn Group.

“This project is more than just growing food; it’s about creating lasting, positive changes that sustain local communities for years to come.”

Stefan Eins, a leading permaculture expert in Namibia, shared his extensive knowledge of permaculture, enabling Capricorn Group employees to understand both the macro and micro aspects of sustainable farming better, but it was more than a training session. 

The Capricorn Group ChangeMakers initiative, an employee volunteering programme aimed at empowering Capricorn Group employees to actively participate in community upliftment projects, ensured participants took a practical, hands-on approach. 

Employees actively contributed by cleaning the garden, establishing a composting pit, and planting various fruit trees suited to the Groot Aub climate and environment. 

The day proved mutually beneficial, as employees gained practical experience in gardening for self-sufficiency, while the project benefited significantly from the extra hands and energy provided.

As the Plot to Plate project progresses, the Capricorn Foundation and its partners remain dedicated to achieving a future where food security, environmental stewardship and community empowerment are at the forefront of Namibia’s development initiatives.