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Can regenerative school gardens strengthen food security in Cameroon?
Publication: Global Voices
Author: Sandra Tuombouh
Source published: 12/11/2026, 07:27:40 UTC
Briefing created: 12/11/2026, 09:37:40 UTC
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Briefings
Cameroon's school gardens, launched by Support Humanity Cameroon in 2024, provide regenerative agricultural education and food security. Students in the Centre and North West regions cultivate crops like huckleberry, guava, and cabbage using minimal tillage and composting. The ADAPT Programme in Bamenda and Smart School Gardens in Nkambe involve 70 pupils and 18 schools respectively, producing 45kg of compost annually. While some students sell produce to fund gardens, the program faces challenges including only 2.8% of primary pupils receiving free hot meals nationally and limited reach of school lunch programs.
Key points
- Students in Cameroon's Centre and North West regions cultivate regenerative school gardens using minimal tillage, composting, and organic manure since September 2024.
- The ADAPT Programme in Bamenda involves 70 pupils from two schools, while the Smart School Gardens Project in Nkambe serves 18 schools with 18 pupils total.
Context
School gardens in Cameroon address a decade-long humanitarian crisis affecting nearly 6,000 households and 3.3 million people, with 64% experiencing severe food insecurity. The initiative connects environmental education with practical action through the Climate Change and Innovation Club, introduced in 2024 to combat hunger and improve learning outcomes.
Limitations
Evidence covers only two regions (Centre and North West) and two specific programs (ADAPT and Smart School Gardens). National hunger statistics are cited but not broken down by region. The program's long-term impact beyond two years remains unmeasured, and the 2026 harvest represents only the first year of implementation.
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