Development In Gardening

Cultivate health in urban HIV hospitals, orphanages, and outpatient centers

Development in Gardening (DIG) began in 2006 at the Fann Hospital Infectious Disease Ward in Dakar, Senegal. From one project designed to feed and support malnourished in-patients, DIG has grown into a 501(c)(3) organization working in 7 countries and creating countless community gardens.

DIG's mission is to improve the health and well-being of HIV-positive and other at-risk individuals in developing nations. We do this by teaching the skills and providing the infrastructure to create sustainable community gardens, thereby empowering people to improve both their nutrition and earning potential.

Through the cultivation of urban vegetable micro-gardens, DIG is able to provide sustainable nutritional support to patients, create income generating opportunities, and offer a safe space for affected individuals to gather, which fosters community strength and empowerment.

1. Diminishing nutrient deficiencies in HIV patients
2. Sustainable grassroots change
3. Creating lasting social change
4. Income Generation for PLHIV