In 2016, I visited Himba communities in the Kunene region, far off the beaten tourist track. The people there told
01 / Water
Make every drop count.
Observe where water flows, protect moisture and design for the rainfall you have.
Permaculture Namibia · A growing community
Dry land.
Living soil.
New possibilities.
Meet the people growing food, restoring soil and reimagining what is possible in Namibia.
✳ Rooted in Namibia✳ Inspired by nature✳ Shared by community
Find your next connection
Good things are growing
across Namibia.
Explore the places and people putting permaculture into practice. Select a pin to meet a project.
Open the full project map ↗Gardens, farms and community initiativesSearch and browse all projects →
Start where you are
A little care.
A world of possibility.
Permaculture connects water, soil, plants and people. From a backyard garden to a working farm, every place offers a beginning.
02 / Soil
Grow from the ground up.
Feed the soil with compost, organic matter and living ground cover.
03 / People
Learn. Share. Grow.
Exchange ideas, learn from your neighbours and share what works.
Growing here, right now
Small beginnings.
Lasting change.
From forest gardens to community food circles, discover what people are growing and learning.
Keep your curiosity growing
Local inspiration.
Shared knowledge.
Good things grow when people connect. Meet the wider community and find useful ideas to try at home.
Your patch of earth belongs here.
Growing something? Share your project and help others find inspiration.