Green Schools initiative
PELUM, a non-governmental organization, was a co-sponsor and an active participant in the launch of the Green Schools Initiative held in Motshane, situated in the Hhohho district of Eswatini. The initiative is a major step …
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“Your Health is in your hands” Agroecology Workshop
PELUM, a network of civil society organizations working towards sustainable agriculture and natural resource management, recently hosted an enlightening Agroecology Workshop. The theme of the workshop was “Your Health is in Your Hands,” and it …
Social service by PELUM Eswatini
PELUM, which is dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture across Southern Africa, has recently partnered with the Ezulwini Municipality Council to support a vital initiative that aims to improve the lives of children living in vulnerable …
How to dispose of waste the right way!
Eswatini, a small landlocked country in Southern Africa with a population of 1.2 million people, is currently facing a significant challenge when it comes to waste management. The issue was brought to light during a …
Advocacy through radio programmes
Every Wednesday, PELUM hosts a national radio program, aired twice a day from 3:30 PM to 3:45 PM (EBIS 1) and from 4:00 PM to 4:15 PM (EBIS 2). This highly anticipated program provides a …
Earth Hour 2024
In preparation for the event, a comprehensive clean-up campaign was organized across all four regions of the country. This campaign aimed to promote the event and encourage participation from all stakeholders, including schools. The event …
Networking and Entrepreneurship in Ezulwini
The farmer’s market has served as a highly effective means for PELUM to increase its visibility and market its products and services while also allowing the organization to network with like-minded individuals. PELUM has further …
Agroecology Training and Demonstration Centre Open Day
PELUM recently hosted an open day for its partners and member organizations to provide them with a comprehensive overview of the garden’s progress and different allocation areas. The event started with an informative tour of …
Resource Mobilization Workshop
The committed and passionate team at PELUM held an intensive two-day residential workshop, where they engaged in a series of insightful discussions. With a shared vision for a better future, the team focused on the …
Volunteer Day Commemorating World Children’s Day
PELUM inspired young minds on November 25th, 2023 by hosting a children’s volunteer day at the Ezulwini Urban Garden. The event, held in honor of World Children’s Day, was themed “For Every Child Every Right,” …
Vuvulane Field Visit
PELUM, committed to promoting sustainable agriculture, organizes meetings where members and partners exchange insights and best practices in agroecology. In a recent event, 27 participants from various organizations had the opportunity to visit Khulekani Msweli’s …
The Communications Officer in Johannesburg
PELUM received an invitation from the Eswatini Rural Women’s Assembly (ERWA) to attend their annual event (AGA) at Wits University in Johannesburg. The event took place from the 2nd of December to the 7th of …
Community Ecological Management and Sustainable Livelihood by Tenvelo
Tenvelo has engaged in a variety of activities that align with their current project, which focuses on Community Ecological Management and Sustainable Livelihood (CEMSL). These efforts consist of workshops and training sessions on agroforestry and …
Useful tips in preparation for El NINO
Are you ready? As the El Nino season approaches Southern Africa, it’s crucial to be aware of the potential impacts it may have on gardening and landscaping. The region has a history of experiencing high …
Shewula Hub Launch by COSPE
The launch of the Shewula hub marks a significant step towards sustainable development in the community. By repurposing an old structure and creating a food processing center and community seed bank, the hub provides economic …
Regional Seed Fairs
The Regional Seed Fairs organized by PELUM Eswatini with Member Organizations and the Ministry of Agriculture served as a platform to promote Seed Sovereignty. The Member organizations, ACAT, COSPE, ESNAU, and Vusumnotfo, successfully hosted the …
Advocacy and Lobbying at the International Eswatini Trade Fair
PELUM Eswatini’s dedication to mitigating climate change was truly remarkable and was prominently showcased at the Eswatini International Trade Fair. The organization’s unwavering commitment to promoting ecologically sustainable practices was met with an overwhelming response …
World Environment Day Celebrations at Lozitha
It is with great pride that PELUM sponsored the momentous celebration of World Environment Day at Lozitha High School. The event was attended by a host of respected stakeholders, such as the Eswatini Environment Authority …
PELUM Member Organizations’ Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The highly anticipated Annual General Meeting was held at the esteemed venue of Caritas Manzini, with a distinguished gathering of Directors from Member Organizations in attendance. The proceeding featured PELUM-appointed auditing firm, K.Q. and Associates, …
Exchange Visit at Eswatini Organica
PELUM Eswatini’s Strategy Plan 2021-2025’s programs and services pillar is inspiring memberorganizations to learn from each other and implement new ideas in their communities. Theextension officers of these organizations are eager to share their newfound …
Siteki Flea Market
The first-ever Siteki Flea Market held in collaboration with COSPE was a remarkable success. The event brought together stakeholders such as the Siteki Town Council, World Vegetable Centre (TAVI), the Ministry of Agriculture, and Creative …
Introducing the Ezulwini Urban Garden
PELUM Eswatini has embarked on another venture in developing an Urban Garden in Ezulwini. This concept began in 2018 when it first started in Mbabane.Recently about almost 30 volunteers braved the heat to remove Invasive …
Compost Training at Mnyokane hosted by Eswatini Organica
In the serene parts of Maguga, PELUM member organizations participated in a compost training at Mnyokane aimed at improving their knowledge on compost making and the different legume species that improve soil fertility that were …
Basic tools needed for establishing a backyard garden
The adverse impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has been felt in most households through the financial burden brought about by job losses. However, there is something that can be done to ease the burden of …
Knowledge Sharing Amongst Member Organizations
As part of the capacity-building pillar, PELUM Eswatini conducted Exchange Visits among member organizations to learn amongst each other and implement in their respective organizations. That way, the organizations extension officers will then share the …
COSPE Seed Bank Launch at KaLanga
PELUM Eswatini had an opportunity for Member and Partner Organizations, to visit COSPE Seedbank Launch at Kalanga. The seed bank is a strategic way or place where farmers keep their indigenous seed varieties for storage …
Networking with Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM) in Eswatini
Tenvelo is an NGO that provides training, coaching, and mentorship support to communities on activities and programs based on addressing the plight of marginalized groups of people. Programs that have an emphasis on eco-friendly go-green …
Encouraging Organic Farming in Eswatini through Farmers Markets
PELUM Eswatini continues to participate in the Ekuphileni Farmers Market aimed at promoting the sale of organic produce from local farmers and NGOs. This Market is primarily a useful awareness-raising tool for spreading the message …
Eswatini hosts TGM and Agroecology Symposium
… Event graced by the Hon. Minister of Agriculture In the central part of Eswatini, at Esibayeni Lodge a two-day event was hosted by PELUM Association Regional Secretariat (R.S) in partnership with PELUM Eswatini. The …
Eswatini youth champions of agroecology
Dlamini Banele Buckum is a 24-year-old young man who was inspired to explore the world of agroecology by a project he did while he was a student at Khuphuka High School. Banele has received further …
Bringing your garden back to life after heavy rains
Eswatini has just been hit by Cyclone Eloise and a large part of the country suffered from floods that damaged not only infrastructure but also agricultural fields and backyard gardens. Flood water can be contaminated …
Soil Fertility workshop at the Mbabane Urban Garden
As a network of NGOs that are working to advance food security and environmental sustainability in farming systems, we realize that this requires an integrated soil fertility management approach that maximizes crop production while minimizing …
Simple and easy bio-pesticide recipe
One of the frequent complaints we hear about practicing organic farming is that it’s difficult to manage pests without the use of chemical pesticides. However, there is a home remedy that can be used to …
How Eswatini Farmers have been affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic
PELUM Eswatini in partnership with PELUM Zambia conducted a two-day survey at the Mbabane Urban Garden on the impact of Covid – 19 on food security Systems to local farmers. The farmers expressed concern that …
Local Farmers engage more on Farmer Managed Seed Systems
PELUM Eswatini, in collaboration with COSPE Eswatini and the Department of Agricultural Research and Specialist Services (DARSS) of Ministry of Agriculture, held a farmer-managed seed systems workshop for extension officers and project officers of member …
Tree planting kicks off as first rains arrive
In August Eswatini experienced the first seasonal rains thus prompting the scheduled SNPAS tree planting activities to commence in all 7 communities namely Luzelweni, KaZulu, Mhlumeni, KaNdinda, Shewula, Velezizweni, and Emvembili. This tree planting initiative …
Construction of a Tippy tap
Due to the global pandemic, there are a few ways to use in controlling the spread of Covid 19, which is to follow the proper safety measures for example to wash your hands frequently ( …
PELUM holds a Strategic Planning session for 2021 – 2026
Following the conclusion of our previous Strategic Plan, we held a strategic planning meeting, as technical staff and the PELUM Eswatini Board to begin the process of crafting our strategic plan for the next 5 …
PELUM Eswatini partners with the SNPAS project on tree planting Activities
PELUM Eswatini has partnered with the SNPAS (Strengthening the Protected Area System of Swaziland) project of the Eswatini National Trust Commission (ENTC) to conduct a tree planting activity in selected parts of the country. A …
Hand Sanitizers and Facemasks for Essential workers in Civil Society
To support our member organizations that have been continuing to provide essential services during this pandemic, PELUM Swaziland took the initiative to distribute hand sanitizers and face masks. This was done in an effort to …
Farmers’ indigenous seed multiplication plots a success
Following the successful distribution of OPV maize and bean seeds to farmers, the seed multiplication fields have thrived and are now ready for harvest. This project aimed to encourage the development of seed banks in …
Mbabane Urban Garden Project Officer Visits Happy Feet Farms
… attends intensive Permaculture Design Course in Groot Marico… PELUM Project Officer, Phiwokuhle Shongwe, attended a ten-day Permaculture Design Course at Groot Marico found in North West province South Africa, on the Happy Toes Farm. …
The dos and don’ts of composting
Studies have shown that over 51 percent of the trash that goes to landfills (including food scraps, paper, garden trimmings, and wood) is compostable. Once food reaches the landfills, the scraps begin to decompose, releasing …
Farmers and local government leaders trained on Advocacy and lobbying
… 70 attend workshop at ACAT Farm in Mbuluzi Advocacy and Lobbying skills are necessary to ensure communities are able to achieve development goals that are appropriate and sustainable. That is why PELUM Association in …
30 Volunteers get their hands dirty at the Mbabane Urban Garden
We recently conducted the first volunteer day of 2020, where about 30 volunteers from our member organisations, students from Waterford KaMhlaba, and other concerned citizens came to lend a hand at the Agroecology Training and …
PELUM Swaziland embarks on a new project to promote Farmer Managed Seed Systems
… Project also promotes agroecology backyard gardens PELUM Swaziland has embarked on an exciting new project that seeks to build resilient seed systems across Eswatini through the promotion of locally adapted farmer saved seeds, their …
Growing Together
Growing Together Spring Soil Preparation Ah, the sweet smell of spring. It’s such a refreshing time! The warm sunshine feels so good on our skin and melts away our winter blues. Colorful blooms are popping …
PELUM Attends Seed Savers
PELUM Attends Seed Savers Exchange Meeting in South Africa PELUM Swaziland and member organisation ACAT Lilima Swaziland participated in a two-day seed savers exchange meeting organised by Biowatch South Africa. The two-day event began with …
PELUM in the News
PELUM Swaziland in the News PELUM Swaziland was in the news again. An article in the Times of Swaziland on August 14 in the farming section on page 25 featured our first harvest at the …
Guba Wins Lush Spring Prize for Social & Environmental Regeneration
Guba Wins Lush Spring Prize for Social & Environmental Regeneration People all over the world are developing ways to live in harmony with nature and each other. They are generating renewable resources, restoring ecosystems, nurturing …