Growing futures: Youth empowerment through home gardening initiatives in Fiji
The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound effects on various aspects of society, including food and nutrition security. One solution that had gained momentum in Fiji was home gardening, which empowered individuals and families to cultivate their own food and enhance their nutritional intake. The aim of...
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2023
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| description | The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound effects on various aspects of society, including food and nutrition security. One solution that had gained momentum in Fiji was home gardening, which empowered individuals and families to cultivate their own food and enhance their nutritional intake. The aim of this study was to understand how youth empowerment played a vital role in promoting sustainable and resilient practices, particularly for those who were in the early career of professional rugby, which is the national sport of Fiji. This study highlights the significance of gardening initiatives in Fiji as a pathway to youth empowerment and sustainable development. A total of 20 youths were identified and supplied with seeds/seedlings, crop starter guides, planting techniques, pest management strategies, and agro-inputs as part of the Home Gardening Program initiated by the Fiji Ministry of Agriculture in 2020. Through the ARSF II project, a survey on the impact of home gardening and youth involvement was studied. The finding of the study revealed that the youths gained valuable skills in home gardening including plant/soil health, produced fresh vegetables to meet the nutritional needs of the family, generated income from the sale of the extra produce, and acquired farming skills. It further explored the innovative concept of AgroRugby as a powerful tool for empowering youth in Fiji. By combining the values and skills cultivated in rugby with the transformative potential of gardening, this study investigated the unique opportunities for empowerment and personal growth that arise from this synergistic approach. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1369482024-01-05T02:28:17Z Growing futures: Youth empowerment through home gardening initiatives in Fiji Deesh, Aradhana Devi Bai, Seremaia agriculture research youth employment The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound effects on various aspects of society, including food and nutrition security. One solution that had gained momentum in Fiji was home gardening, which empowered individuals and families to cultivate their own food and enhance their nutritional intake. The aim of this study was to understand how youth empowerment played a vital role in promoting sustainable and resilient practices, particularly for those who were in the early career of professional rugby, which is the national sport of Fiji. This study highlights the significance of gardening initiatives in Fiji as a pathway to youth empowerment and sustainable development. A total of 20 youths were identified and supplied with seeds/seedlings, crop starter guides, planting techniques, pest management strategies, and agro-inputs as part of the Home Gardening Program initiated by the Fiji Ministry of Agriculture in 2020. Through the ARSF II project, a survey on the impact of home gardening and youth involvement was studied. The finding of the study revealed that the youths gained valuable skills in home gardening including plant/soil health, produced fresh vegetables to meet the nutritional needs of the family, generated income from the sale of the extra produce, and acquired farming skills. It further explored the innovative concept of AgroRugby as a powerful tool for empowering youth in Fiji. By combining the values and skills cultivated in rugby with the transformative potential of gardening, this study investigated the unique opportunities for empowerment and personal growth that arise from this synergistic approach. 2023-10-10 2024-01-04T12:46:29Z 2024-01-04T12:46:29Z Presentation https://hdl.handle.net/10568/136948 en Open Access application/pdf Ministry of Agriculture, Fiji Deesh, Aradhana Devi; Bai, Seremaia. 2023. Growing futures: Youth empowerment through home gardening initiatives in Fiji. Presentation. Presented at the CGIAR GENDER Conference 'From Research to Impact: Towards just and resilient agri-food systems', New Delhi, India, 9-12 October 2023. Ministry of Agriculture, Fiji |
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| title | Growing futures: Youth empowerment through home gardening initiatives in Fiji |
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| title_short | Growing futures: Youth empowerment through home gardening initiatives in Fiji |
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| topic | agriculture research youth employment |
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