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DIG improves the nutrition and livelihoods of uniquely vulnerable communities by planting regenerative gardens that grow health, wealth, and a sense of belonging.

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Director of Development

January 20, 2022

DIG is seeking a full-time Director of Development About the Position: Development in Gardening (DIG) is a small yet steadily growing international 501(c)3 organization with a proven track record for improving the nutrition and livelihoods of some of the world’s most uniquely vulnerable people by teaching them to plant restorative gardens that grow health, wealth, and a sense of belonging. DIG is quickly scaling our impact in Kenya, Uganda, and Senegal and we are looking to add a US based

Cocktails and Castoffs

Chef Pierre Thiam Talks DIG & Our Collective Role In Rebalancing Our Food System

November 3, 2021

Climate Resilience

Growing More Resilient Local Food Systems

November 2, 2021

When the pandemic shut down markets and restaurants, DIG farmers like Fernard and Cecile were prepared to fill in the gaps. Their gardens were no longer just reliable sources of food for their families, they became a critical resource for their entire community.

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DIG has partnered with over 50,000 farmers to develop 110 projects across 8 African countries. You can learn more about where we are and where we have been by exploring the map.

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We believe access to nutritious food is a basic human right and can be life-saving.

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With your support we can grow our capacity to equip uniquely vulnerable families with the skills and experience to meet their own needs and improve their well-being through gardening.

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