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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, 07:32:27 UTC
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Briefings
Cameroon's school gardens, launched by Support Humanity Cameroon in 2024, provide regenerative agricultural education and food production. Students in the Centre, North West, and other regions cultivate crops like huckleberry, guava, and cabbage using minimal tillage and composting. The initiative aims to combat severe food insecurity affecting nearly 64% of households and malnutrition among 29% of children under five, though only 2.8% of primary pupils received free hot meals in February 2026.
Key points
- Students in the Centre Region of Cameroon cultivate huckleberry, guava, soursop, orange, and papaya trees alongside vegetables like cabbage and waterleaf using regenerative practices such as minimal tillage and composting.
- The ADAPT Programme in Bamenda and the Smart School Gardens Project in Nkambe engage 70 pupils and 18 schools respectively, producing approximately 45 kilograms of dry compost from biodegradable waste after two planting cycles.
Context
School gardens in Cameroon are part of a broader effort to address a decade-long humanitarian crisis driving food insecurity in the Anglophone regions and Far North. The initiative, introduced by Support Humanity Cameroon in 2024, connects environmental education with practical action to improve nutrition and learning outcomes.
Limitations
Evidence covers only three regions (Centre, North West, and Nkambe) and two specific programs (ADAPT and Smart School Gardens). Data on harvest quantities, household income from markets, and long-term impacts on displaced families remains limited. The study period is restricted to the 2024-2026 academic years, and preprint status indicates uncertainty regarding full implementation details.
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