In May 2017 Sarah was invited by Dr Ali Halajian to talk to Biology and Zoology students at the University of Limpopo.
The talk was about the use of baobab fruit to support rural livelihoods and conservation of baobab trees. The students enjoyed the talk so much that they will be visiting Sarah in the near future to find out more.
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Who would have thought there would be a whole week devoted to the Baobab tree in Cornwall, England? But it’s true! The Eden Project, a wonderful organisation devoted to supporting transformative social and environmental enterprises is hosting a Harvest Festival in Cornwall. http://www.edenproject.com/visit-us/whats-on/other-activities/harvest-food-festival-in-cornwall “Baobab Week” is from the 8th – 13th October. They even have […]
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Last week, you met Sani Madau one of the Venda women who does embroidery to supplement her income. Now I want to introduce you to the lady who makes it possible – Ina Le Roux. She has created a wonderful business supporting rural Venda women who embroider such beautiful work. Read her absolutely heartwarming story […]
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This week we had our first collection workshop for the year. It was a beautiful crisp winter morning. When we headed out it was very early and the dew still hung on the baobab leaves. Everybody was in high spirits for the start of the collection season. Baobab fruit have started to ripen and drop off […]
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