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Community Garden in Papua New Guinea

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Hi everyone,
My name is Constance. The petition is a simple one. My cousins and I need help to erect a regenerative community garden in barakau village in Papua New Guinea. This is a cause that is so very close to my heart.
My long-standing mission has been to serve my community back home in Papua New Guinea. I would like to do this by encouraging self-reliance (for myself included), assisting in the revival of old ways and encouraging my family to reclaim their power, through their land and unique identity. The legacy of colonialism is strong. Once independent subsistence farmers, my people now rely heavily on store-bought and densely processed foods to survive. The result? Our village is riddled with diabetes and other poor diet-related diseases. So many deaths.. On top of this, the minds of our young people are also being starved, thanks to the degradation of our social structures. This should not be the case! We have an abundance of fertile land and native edible plant species. I think good nourishment is foundational in building healthy and resilient communities. I would like this community garden to be the intersection of traditional indigenous knowledge and modern progressive techniques. I would like this garden to be a hub for meetings and workshops and skills exchange. A place to share and transfer knowledge and wisdom - where mindful living and sustainable growth can begin to take priority in the hearts and minds of all those who enter into this space.

I am not entirely sure how much would be required to design a garden that will fulfill these needs, but I thought $5,000 would be a good ballpark estimate. The majority of this spending will go towards books, material to build garden beds and a nursery, gardening tools, some saplings and seeds, and whatever necessary material we might need. We will be using permaculture design principles to enhance biodiversity and use the land most effectively. Feel free to offer me any feedback or advice.

My plan is to take some leave from my current employment and move to the village for two months to help my cousins initiate this project. I have tried this project once before, but I was not equipped with the right skills at the time! I will update everyone on this journey.

Also a disclaimer. This is a collaborative effort, and my cousins will be working with me.
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Constance Mchugh
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Elanora, QLD

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