Thabelo Mmbengeni is fundraising for Rooftop Resilience: Powering Urban Farming

by Lutheran Community Outreach Foundation

Gauteng Education Environment

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This project is raising funds that will be used to strengthen and expand the NGO’s rooftop garden into a more resilient and sustainable food-learning system for young people participating in their school-linked programme by purchasing an inverter and battery for their solar system. This project will help ensure uninterrupted irrigation, protect crops cared for by learners, and reduce reliance on unstable electricity.

This project directly benefits learners from inner-city high schools in Johannesburg, particularly those in Hillbrow and surrounding areas. This includes learners living in flats and high-density urban environments. Many of these young people have limited access to agricultural land or practical environmental education. The programme provides them with structured, hands-on learning that builds skills in food production, sustainability, and renewable energy systems. Also, beneficiaries include, educators and partner schools who benefit through practical curriculum support. Surrounding communities gain exposure to sustainable food practices and improved environmental awareness.

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With this funding, the Outreach Foundation will:

Ensure uninterrupted irrigation and food production through a reliable hybrid solar-battery system
Protect learner-managed crops and strengthen continuous learning outcomes
Expand practical education in hydroponics, renewable energy, and sustainable agriculture
Develop a scalable model of urban food production integrating solar energy and future aquaponics systems
Empower inner-city youth with practical, future-focused skills in sustainability and food systems

This project establishes more than a rooftop garden. It creates a resilient, future-focused learning hub where education, innovation, and sustainability come together to equip young people with the skills to build greener, more food-secure urban communities across South Africa.

Project activity

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Jul

Allocated R600 to Thabelo Mmbengeni is fundraising for Rooftop Resilience: Powering Urban Farming 58 minutes ago

Thabelo Mmbengeni signed up as a #doDifferent activist completed step 1 of Becoming an Activist. Their NGO received R600 to make a difference in South Africa

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R 600

Funding goal: R 4,000

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NGO: Lutheran Community Outreach Foundation

Start: 18th July 2026

End: 31st January 2027

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