This Black Earth podcast celebrates Mashudu Takalani, EarthLore’s programme manager, a Black African woman leading transformation by restoring life on our beautiful planet in a meaningful, care-full and joyful way. It recognised her vision, radical imagination, earth-rooted leadership, and community-led change that honours both people and all living beings on our planet. Her inspiring story is an essential part of this global conversation.
This story from the African Earth Jurisprudence Collective is told by Earth Jurisprudence Practitioner, Simon Mitambo, and edited by Earth Jurisprudence Trainee, Rory Sheldon. It formed part of Langscape Magazine’s issue on biocultural abundance: inviting us to rethink conventional notions of poverty and wealth through stories that highlight diverse ways…
Steve Ephraem is a passionate Zimbabwean film producer and communications expert with over 25 years of experience. Through his productions, he champions sustainable community development, focusing on community-based natural resource management, climate justice, disability inclusion and the promotion of cultural tourism. His work leverages the power of storytelling to drive cultural and environmental change.
The annual Bikita Seed and Food Fair takes place in the Masasire community’s Kumboedza garden on 22 August 2025. This vibrant celebration starts at 9h00 and is expected to end by 17h00. These annual events celebrate the richness of diverse farm-saved seed and the invaluable traditional knowledge that underpins and…
Thandi Mkhonto’s story My name is Thandi Mkhonto. I am a farmer and I live in Julius Mkhonto, Elukwatini, Mpumalanga, South Africa. I am passionate about farming and I try to make a positive difference in my community. Before EarthLore came to Elukwatini, we used to have so many challenges.…
Who could have imagined that a seed smaller than mustard would contribute to the revival of important rituals and ceremonies that have been dormant for a total of over 200 years! When Finger millet, or Rukweza in Shona, was revived with other millets as a staple crop in Bikita, Zimbabwe,…
EarthLore Foundation is extending the application deadline for the Finance Custodian role to 15 May 2025. This position is based in Johannesburg, South Africa, and offers a meaningful opportunity to support regenerative, community-rooted work that honours indigenous knowledge and ecological justice. If you are committed to financial integrity, have experience…
