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FEATURE

Mulalo Ramulondi from Rand Water, Henk Two pensioners from the Mamelodi community with Henk Meyer The wetland at the Centre is used
Meyer from Malanseuns and Marti Kruger from Malanseuns, showing trees donated by Malanseuns to demonstrate environmental
from SALI showing equipment donated by workshops for learners
Rand Water and Malanseuns
Grow community members to supplement their practices in Mamelodi, making a tangible
The Nelson Mandela Peace Garden incomes and provide fresh food for their difference in the lives of its residents.
(pensioners’ allotment garden) exemplifies families. Herbs grown in the garden are also Through its educational programs,
the transformative power of community used for primary health care. Irrigation and environmental initiatives and community
gardening in empowering retired residents, infrastructure is provided by the WSEC. engagement efforts, the Centre has
enhancing food security and promoting succeeded in raising awareness, fostering
sustainability. By cultivating produce for Monitoring and evaluation responsible behaviour and empowering
personal consumption, family support All the Centre’s programs and activities individuals to become active stewards of
and income generation, retirees not only are monitored to ensure quality and their environment.
improve their own well-being but also effectiveness. WSEC uses a range of As the Centre continues to expand
contribute to the resilience and cohesion of monitoring and evaluation methods, its reach and introduce new initiatives,
the community. Such initiatives underscore including learner worksheet analysis, pre- its impact on promoting sustainability
the value of communal efforts in fostering and post-activity tests, evaluation forms, and environmental consciousness in the
a more sustainable and inclusive society, educator feedback and surveys to collect community is expected to grow even
where individuals of all backgrounds can data that helps measure learning, impact, further.
thrive and prosper. curriculum review and planning.
Grow projects include the Nelson The WSEC stands as a beacon of Information provided by Peta Broomberg, WSEC.
Mandela Peace Garden, which helps elderly environmental education and sustainable Photos by Marti Kruger, SALI Gauteng.

A flower bed in the permaculture garden

Spinach and cabbages being watered in the pensioners garden Scadoxus puniceus recently planted in the WSEC garden n

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