Development in Gardening (DIG)

This Season, Gift with Purpose Instead of the usual bottle of wine or last-minute gift card, consider a present that truly makes a difference. DIG’s Gift Garden offers a unique way to celebrate the holidays by sponsoring transformative gifts that grow food security, nutrition, and community resilience in some of the world's most challenged places. Here’s how it works: 🌱 Choose from a selection of impactful garden gifts, perfect for the friends, family, and colleagues on your list. 🌍 Donate in a way that feels right for you and help DIG expand its work with farmers who depend on these gardens for their livelihood, health, and community support. 💌 Share the name and contact of the person(s) you're donating in honor of and we'll share your love through a personal note, letting them know how they’ve inspired positive change around the world. This holiday season, gift a garden, not just goods. Your gift doesn’t just get unwrapped—it grows, nourishes, and uplifts whole communities. Click here to browse our Gift Garden https://lnkd.in/dvVQaVCh

TODAY is #GivingTuesday and we are raising $5,000 to support DIG’s Farmer Field School program—and thanks to a matching donor, every dollar you give will be doubled up to $2,500! When you choose to support DIG this Giving Tuesday, you’re directly contributing to our work rooted in purpose, care, and vision. Your donation will directly help provide the seeds, tools, and training these farmers need to improve food security, build climate resilience, and strengthen their communities. DIG graduates can feed their families and invest in their communities. DIG gardens do more than grow food—they transform lives. Donate TODAY https://lnkd.in/djicwQyC

As we shift from one holiday to the next, it’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind. But what if we paused to reflect on something deeper? Together, we can cultivate a future rooted in care for each other and the environment. By supporting DIG this #GivingTuesday, you’re helping families grow more than just plants; you’re fostering stronger communities, protecting our planet’s resources, and creating a legacy of care. And here’s the exciting part: thanks to a generous DIG donor, every gift you give on Giving Tuesday will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,500. Join us this Giving Tuesday and make a difference that lasts far beyond the season. Donate Here https://lnkd.in/djicwQyC

I’m writing this Thanksgiving letter from the DIG office in Ziguinchor, Senegal. On the surface, it’s hard to get into the holiday spirit here. It’s hot, my family is 5,000 miles away, and there’s no cranberry sauce to be found. But in other ways, I feel more connected to the true spirit of this holiday than ever before. Thanksgiving, at its core, is about gratitude, connection, and passing on the gift—values that feel especially meaningful to me this year. Senegal is known for its hospitality, or teranga. Visitors here are welcomed with open arms, given the best plate of food, and made to feel truly seen. This generosity of spirit is humbling, and it mirrors the abundance I see reflected in DIG’s gardens, where the belief that what we give to others—and to the Earth—is always returned. In Senegal, taking care of others, especially in times of need, is seen as the ultimate sign of well-being. People give with ease, trusting that when they are in need, others will be there to offer support in return. Gratitude and generosity are woven into everyday life. Thanksgiving always reminds me to pause and reflect on the gifts I’ve been given—my health, nourishing food, and the people I love regularly gathered around my table. But this year, being here in Senegal, and in light of the many challenges our planet and communities face, I feel especially grateful for Mother Earth. Despite the many ways we fail to care for her, she continues to nurture and sustain us. I can’t help but ask myself: How can I better return the gift? How can we, together, return the gift? True well-being isn’t measured by what we accumulate, but by what we give—how we show up for one another and how we nurture the connections that sustain us, from the ground up. The DIG community is one of my greatest treasures. I am deeply grateful for you and the ways you help carry this work forward. May the gifts you’ve shared be returned to you in abundance. In gratitude, Sarah and the DIG team https://lnkd.in/eN_r8e_9

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, BIBAKenya, PELUM Kenya Association, 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 of DIG Kenya, spoke about the impactful work we’re doing through initiatives like the Indigenous Foods Preservation Project. Our recognition at this event highlights our ongoing commitment to revitalizing indigenous crops, championing regenerative agriculture, and advancing food security in the communities we serve. 📚 Read the full story on our blog https://lnkd.in/eav-B-3Z 🗞️ Stay connected! Sign up for our newsletter here to receive updates about DIG’s initiatives, stories from the field, and ways you can make a difference. https://lnkd.in/dszk2icg

This #GivingTuesday, Give with Vision. By supporting DIG, you’re helping to grow not just healthy food, but a vision for lasting change—one where good nutrition is readily accessible, livelihoods are dignified, and care for our planet is at the heart of everything. Together, we can plant seeds for lasting change. Join us tomorrow on Giving Tuesday and make a difference that lasts far beyond the season. Donate Here https://lnkd.in/djicwQyC

In this season of gratitude, we’re excited to share some of our favorite DIG inspired recipes for you to enjoy. No-Waste Turkey Bone Broth Used as a healing soup for thousands of years, bone broth is an easy way to savor the flavors of your Thanksgiving table while promoting a healthy immune system during the height of cold and flu season. Rich in calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and other trace minerals, regularly consuming bone broth has been linked to improved gut health, immune system functioning, and joint pain relief. It’s also something you can easily make at home by converting otherwise wasted food scraps into nutrient rich flavorful broth you can keep for a long time in your freezer. Ingredients -Leftover Turkey Carcass (skip if you don't eat meat) -Vegetable scraps (store scraps like vegetable peels, carrot tops, and onion skins in your freezer as you make them throughout the week) -Water -1 Tablespoon of apple cider vinegar for every 8 cups of water. Ready to make your own No-Waste Turkey Bone Broth? Get the full directions here! https://lnkd.in/dKf2deWp

This #GivingTuesday, Give with Purpose. Giving Tuesday is right around the corner, and together, we have the chance to cultivate a purposeful path toward a healthier, more sustainable future. We know—you’re probably hearing about Giving Tuesday everywhere. But we’re bringing it up because it truly matters. It's a meaningful opportunity to pause amidst the seasonal hustle and think about those who may not be on our gift lists but are deeply in need of our support. 💚 Here’s the exciting part: thanks to a generous DIG donor, every gift you give this year will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,500—doubling your impact! Join us this Giving Tuesday and make a difference that lasts far beyond the season. Donate Here https://lnkd.in/djicwQyC

In a significant moment for DIG, Gloria Mushabe, our Executive Director in Uganda, was honored as a laureate of the FAO inaugural Global Farmer Field Schools Innovation Award. Gloria, a well-deserved recipient, has been a driving force behind DIG’s work in Uganda since 2018. Her deep knowledge of agroecology and unwavering commitment to community-led development have enabled DIG to effectively reach some of the most marginalized communities we serve. This award highlights DIG’s transformative work with the indigenous Batwa community, a group that has faced profound health and economic challenges since being forcibly evicted from their forest homes in the 1990s to make way for a national park. DIG’s innovative adaptation of the Farmer Field School model is helping the Batwa reconnect with their cultural heritage by cultivating traditional forest fruits and vegetables in their community and home gardens. 📚 Read more about Gloria’s inspiring work on our blog: https://lnkd.in/d95yR5FW 🗞️ Stay connected! Sign up for our newsletter here to receive updates about DIG’s initiatives, stories from the field, and ways you can make a difference. https://lnkd.in/dszk2icg #FAO #Agroecology #FFSInnovation #InnovationInAgriculture

It’s #WorldChildrensDay! Today, we invite children to share their hopes and dreams for the future. Today, we invite adults to listen to the future. Join us!