They teach children how plants grow while challenging food insecurity at the same time. Brazil’s favelas - neighbourhoods of informal housing - have doubled in size since the 1980s and today, 31% of Brazil’s population faces food insecurity. Anything grown in the Nossa Horta gardens is shared with the local community. But their purpose reaches far beyond producing food. They’re a safe neighbourhood spot to chat and keep cool, a space where the kids can play and a chance to get back in touch with nature.
These community gardens in Rio de Janeiro are bringing kids closer to nature and fresh food
