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

By turning what’s typically thrown away into a key ingredient, Chef Suzanne Vizethann highlights how creativity can redefine our approach to food waste. This philosophy resonates deeply with Development in Gardening (DIG), an organization dedicated to teaching communities how to cultivate regenerative gardens and reduce food waste. By soaking banana peels to soften them, blending them into a smooth puree, and incorporating them into a batter made with staple ingredients like eggs, sugar, and flour, these muffins not only cut down on food waste but also become a conversation starter. Together, these small, creative steps—whether in the kitchen or the garden—show how sustainable practices can lead to a healthier, more nourishing world Ingredients 1 cup puree from banana peels 4 egg yolks 4 egg whites 2 ½ cups sugar (granulated) 3 cups flour (all-purpose) 5 tablespoons butter (unsalted) 2 tablespoons baking powder Read the full recipe: https://lnkd.in/dAMV2vzP

Honor a loved one by sponsoring a gift through DIG’s Gift Garden, like support for the Indigenous Food Preservation Project. This initiative preserves cultural heritage and promotes sustainable nutrition by reconnecting growers to their indigenous fruits and vegetables. For communities like the Batwa in Uganda, these plants are more than food—they are a vital part of their identity and cultural traditions. Through the Batwa's generosity and trust, we've learned about 26 different indigenous plants, and we've successfully grown them in our shared demonstration gardens. By supporting the Indigenous Food Preservation Project through DIG’s Gift Garden, you’re helping to sustain cultural traditions, improve nutrition, and create a more resilient future for generations to come. Browse our Gift Garden and give a gift that truly matters this season: https://lnkd.in/dvVQaVCh.

📣 DIG Is Hiring! We're hiring for two positions and looking for talented, passionate individuals to join our small but scrappy team to fill these opportunities: 🌱 Manager, Donor Engagement & Partnership Growth 🌱 Request for Proposals (RFP) Consultant: Grant Writer/ Prospector Find Full Descriptions and Apply Here: https://lnkd.in/e5qtVcE Help us discover the next extraordinary addition to our team! Give this post a like and share it with anyone you think has the right skills and would be a great fit for DIG. #NowHiring #NonprofitJobs #SustainableFutures #ImpactfulWork #JoinOurTeam

DIG's greatest and most important impact happens on the household level, which is why we support the building of Home Gardens throughout every program we offer. When we talk about Home Gardens, we’re talking about more than just planting seeds in the dirt. We’re talking about planting the seeds of nutrition, empowerment, and lasting change. Honor a loved one by sponsoring a Home Garden through DIG’s Gift Garden. For families facing food insecurity, a home garden is more than a plot of land—it’s a lifeline. It provides fresh, nutritious food right at their doorstep, ensuring that their children grow up healthy and strong. By choosing a Home Garden from DIG’s Gift Garden, you are not only helping a garden grow—you’re bringing stability, health, and hope to an entire family. Browse our Gift Garden and give a gift that truly matters this season: https://lnkd.in/dvVQaVCh.

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This season consider giving gifts that have the ability grow in meaning around the world. Honor a loved one by sponsoring a gift through DIG’s Gift Garden, like a 3 month supply of DIG's Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food blend. This shelf stable supplement is locally sourced and provides malnourished children in our Priority Household Program with immediate support while their DIG garden is being established. But, for families facing malnutrition, a simple, nutrient-rich food supplement can be life-saving but won't be enough to solve the root cause of their malnutrition. That's why DIG goes further and works closely with caregivers to offer guidance, nutrition education, cooking demonstrations, and custom garden designs to empower families with the tools to sustain their children’s health long-term. By choosing Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food from DIG’s Gift Garden, you are not only helping a child recover—you’re bringing stability, health, and hope to an entire family. Want to make a difference? Browse our Gift Garden and give a gift that truly matters this season: https://lnkd.in/dvVQaVCh

Many DIG Farmers have defined personal success by their ability to give to others— a beautiful reminder for all of us this holiday season. Grow the gift dig.org.

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