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Gombe, Tanzania
In order that animals not be plagued by man, and man not be plagued by animals, a balanced restoration of habitat through reforestation of the diverse indigenous species - for all man and animals, needs to take place - or the garden is trampled, the monkey is in the kitchen, the chickens and eggs are gone, and the calf has been eaten by a big cat!
Restoration of food, water and land is possible for the 26 villages surrounding the Chimpanzee reserve in Gombe, Tanzania. The introduction of technology to produce a secure food source for humans and animals in the region begins on August 31, 1999 with a "seed grant" giving basic supplies and instructions in hydroponic science.
Applying hydroponic techniques for food production and reforestation, springs hope in the face of wars, AIDS, malnutrition and drought. This technology evens the playing field for producing food and may inspire the next generation with the knowledge to make wise choices for their children and for all of nature.
Our vision is to see the community develop the skills needed to restore the food sources to all inhabitants in the region. Through the balance of food sources, as man remains outside the territories of other colonies and rehabilitates their food providing structures, these colonies need no longer suffer from malnutrition.
We learned in Zimbabwe from the Shona people, as in much of Africa, that natural resources may be displaced disproportionately. In a soil based agricultural community, applying hydroponics does not require farm land, however, land for growing cereal grain crops and fat producing crops is necessary.
Well fed students can learn and develop skills to respect and rehabilitate their world when provided the knowledge. Reforestation significantly helps restore the habitat, applying learned skills in reforestation, hydroponics, aquaculture, worm farming, solar cooking, recycling and more.