Our Story
Our Story
Thunariso Organic Garden is a registered company that began as a backyard initiative in 2018. Thunariso empowers community youth, the unemployed, women and men by equipping them with the skills to start and sustain their own gardens.
The name "Thunariso" is a heartfelt acronym derived from the names of our children: Thu from Thuso (our firstborn son), Na from Naledi (our daughter), and Riso from Thoriso (our youngest son), symbolizing the family roots that inspired our journey.
Our Mission
We aim to educate and empower individuals with essential gardening skills, ensuring food security and sustainable livelihoods within our communities.
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Thozama Sikiti
Thozama Sikiti is the Founder and Executive Director of Thunariso Organic Garden PTY Ltd and a Board Member at Ethembeni (Place of Hope). She is a proven leader with extensive experience in leadership, strategy development, and supply chain management within the FMCG and farming sectors.
Thozama has established a partnership with Uthando SA, which supports the garden with essential gardening tools, while she, in turn, hosts their visitors.
She has also collaborated with RNDA and SEF, organisations that share her vision of community empowerment. Through Thunariso Organic Garden, she trains and educates youth, the elderly, and children in gardening and farming, equipping them with the skills to become entrepreneurs in their own spaces.
The Team
The organisation is supported by a dedicated team who work collaboratively to create an enriching educational environment. Thunariso facilitates hands-on workshops that teach essential skills in organic farming and sustainable gardening practices. These sessions cover vital topics such as planting techniques, soil health and pest management, while emphasising the importance of environmental stewardship and nutritional awareness.