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A representation of female-led, climate-smart agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa, it features edible crops, so vital in helping children to thrive. Iron-enriched beans, papaya and banana trees, sweet potatoes and grain crops grow in a landscape of red soil and rocks. At its heart is a rural Zimbabwean classroom, constructed faithfully in rendered concrete blockwork, concrete roof tiles and floors. It draws attention to the urgent need to empower and educate young women in some of the world's poorest communities most affected by climate change. Women produce much of Africa's food, but struggle to access land, finance or training. When you support the Campaign for Female Education - CAMFED - girls in rural Africa can stay in education, develop thriving agricultural businesses, create jobs, and deliver prosperity. Awards Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-gold-medal/icon.webp) Gold Medal RHS - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-peoples-choice-best-space-to-grow-garden/icon.webp) People's Choice Best Space to Grow Garden RHS The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ ![Jilayne Rickards](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/jilayne-rickards/profile_photo.jpg) Jilayne Rickards Designer Jilayne Rickards ](https://gardensdb.com/people/jilayne-rickards) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/44d25962-0683-483e-88f0-ce8032cb2735/conversions/The-CAMFED-Garden---Giving-Girls-In-Africa-a-Space-to-Grow---1-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/5aa337ab-ec24-46e6-b0a0-5ba2afa72a73/conversions/The-CAMFED-Garden---Giving-Girls-In-Africa-a-Space-to-Grow---2-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/c0ce866b-373e-4c0c-9e29-0cf51b47706d/conversions/The-CAMFED-Garden---Giving-Girls-In-Africa-a-Space-to-Grow---3-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/def30e98-e246-4b6a-996b-933e5a507ff6/conversions/The-CAMFED-Garden---Giving-Girls-In-Africa-a-Space-to-Grow---4-gallery.webp) ![]() / Photo: Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Design Studio 1 - [ ![Jilayne Rickards](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/studios/jilayne-rickards/logo.webp) Jilayne Rickards ](https://gardensdb.com/studios/jilayne-rickards) ### Landscaper 1 - [ ![Conway Landscapes](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/conway-landscapes/logo.webp) Conway Landscapes ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/conway-landscapes) ![](/images/leaf_icon.svg) Gardens**DB** The world's largest collection of show gardens online, kept free, kept current, and shaped by the community that uses it. 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