With our Awareness Campaigns and Capacity Building service, we aim to empower individuals and communities to become change agents by increasing their understanding of key issues such as Gender Based Violence and Climate change and providing them with the tools to create sustainable impact.
We work with communities to implement Food Sovereignty Programs that prioritize local food production, environmental sustainability, and social justice.
Our Capacity Building Workshops offer a unique opportunity for individuals and organizations to acquire the knowledge and expertise needed to maximize their potential and achieve their goals in becoming agents of social change in the area of Gender Based Violence. We support communities to understand the climate crisis based on their context and capacitate these communities on addressing the climate crisis.
At Isango Lencubeko, we empower communities to tackle climate change through capacity-building workshops tailored to their local contexts. Our programs help communities understand the Just Energy Transition in Africa, ensuring they actively participate in shaping a fair and inclusive transition that centers their unique challenges and aspirations. Through education, advocacy, and grassroots engagement, we equip communities with the knowledge and tools needed to drive sustainable change and champion climate justice on their own terms.
In partnership with Umphakatsi Peace Ecovillage, we promote mobile farming—also known as urban or portable farming—as an innovative solution for local food production. This method involves cultivating crops and raising livestock in containers, rooftops, or small land plots, making it ideal for urban areas and communities with limited space. Benefits of Mobile Farming: 🌱 Food Security: Empowers communities to grow their own fresh produce, reducing reliance on external food sources. 🌍 Environmental Sustainability: Minimizes carbon footprints by utilizing local resources and reducing food transportation emissions. 💼 Economic Opportunities: Creates pathways for entrepreneurship and small-scale agricultural businesses, fostering local economic growth. By integrating mobile farming, communities become more resilient, self-sufficient, and better equipped with access to fresh, nutritious food.
South Africa has a strong framework to fight Gender-Based Violence (GBV), including the Constitution, the National Policy Framework for Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality, and the National Strategic Plan on GBV and Femicide. Additionally, support structures such as the GBV Command Centre provide 24/7 assistance to survivors. At Isango Lencubeko, we play a crucial role in supporting first-responder activists—those on the frontlines assisting communities affected by GBV. Our work includes: 💙 Psychosocial & Well-being Support: Ensuring activists have the emotional and mental support they need to continue their vital work. 📢 Community & Awareness Campaigns: Collaborating with activists and communities to drive impactful GBV awareness and prevention initiatives. 🚨 Emergency Response Assistance: Mobilizing our network of activists to provide immediate support in crisis situations. Through our efforts, we aim to strengthen community resilience, advocacy, and direct action in the fight against GBV.
“Indigenizing Climate Change: Integrating Indigenous Knowledge Systems for Sustainable and Equitable Solutions Introduction” Climate change is one of the most pressing global challenges, disproportionately affecting Indigenous communities whose livelihoods and ways of life are closely tied to the land and natural ecosystems. At the same time, Indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) offer valuable insights into sustainable environmental stewardship that can provide innovative solutions to climate change. However, Indigenous voices, knowledge, and leadership have historically been marginalized in climate policy and discourse. This colloquium aims to highlight the importance of integrating Indigenous knowledge systems into global, national, and local climate change strategies. By focusing on the process of "Indigenizing Climate Change," the event will promote the inclusion of Indigenous perspectives in the search for sustainable, equitable, and culturally appropriate responses to environmental challenges.