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Bridging Global Nutrition Gaps: From Waste to Worth

What if something as simple as growing a garden or reducing food waste could change lives? At DIG, we see it happen every day. For Adji in Senegal, learning to grow her own nutritious food didn’t just improve her health, it gave her family hope. And the best part? We can all take small steps to make an impact. Nutrition.

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Cultivating Conversations: DIG’s 2024 Salon Series

One of the biggest challenges we face in today’s world is disconnection. Whether it’s the divide between urban and rural communities, the gap between the global North and South, or our growing detachment from the land, this sense of separation keeps us from fully understanding the shared challenges that affect us all. At DIG, we believe that connection is the key to a world where everyone has access to nourishing food, sustainable livelihoods, and the dignity that comes with being

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Reflecting on DIG’s First Global Summit

A Celebration of DIG’s Global Community and a Vision for a Nourished Future Hosted at the National Western Center in Denver, Colorado, and with virtual audiences tuning in from across the globe, this inaugural event brought together an inspiring group of leaders, activists, and community members. The Summit marked the culmination of our 2024 Cultivating Conversations Salon Series, where we explored how our local and global stories are interconnected.  Celebrating Community Leadership and Global Collaboration DIG’s Global Summit was an

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How Anastasia’s Garden Transformed Her Family’s Future

Meet Anastasia For millions around the world, including women like Anastasia from the Kanyabukungu Batwa group in Uganda, “food security” is an elusive concept. Anastasia, an 80-year-old widow, has spent years navigating the harsh realities of food insecurity. Caring for 14 family members, her children and grandchildren, she has been carrying the heavy burden of providing for them all. Many nights, there was no food, and she and her family went to bed on empty stomachs. To survive, Anastasia and

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DIG Recognized for Inclusivity at the Indigenous Seeds Culture and Food Harvest Fair in Kenya

DIG was recently honored for our commitment to inclusivity at the 3rd Indigenous Seeds Culture and Food Harvest Fair, held at the Nyando Community Seed Bank in Kisumu. This annual event brought together organizations focused on indigenous seeds, food sovereignty, and sustainable agriculture. Among the key participants were Seed Savers Network Kenya, BIBA Kenya, PELUM Kenya, and various community seed banks—all united in their mission to strengthen local food systems. Olivia Nyaidho, our Director of Global Mission and Executive Director

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The Perfect Gift is One That Grows

THE DIG’s GIFT GARDEN The Perfect Gift is One That Grows: Explore DIG’s Gift Garden This Holiday Imagine giving a gift that keeps on growing. With DIG’s Gift Garden, you can honor someone you love with a meaningful gift that empowers families, strengthens communities, and nourishes the land for generations to come. This holiday, give a gift that goes beyond the moment—a gift that makes a lasting impact long after the holidays. Flip through The DIG Gift Garden. Explore DIG’s

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Plant Seeds That Reap Life

Plant Seeds That Reap Life

Your support will grow our capacity to equip uniquely marginalized families with the skills and experience to meet their own needs and improve their well-being through climate smart, nutrient-dense gardening. Help us plant the seeds. Consider a contribution today.

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