The “Dream” is for an integrated community solution providing health, education, accommodation and food security, expanding on the need for interconnected pillars.
There’s enough evidence around our own business locations to show that where one or two of the iKhoVillage elements is missing, communities do not become sustainable and self-sufficient, for example mining towns in South Africa where
only affordable housing is available and communities have to travel far distances to access education and healthcare facilities.
The iKhoVillage is the solution.
To find out more about the iKhoVillage initiative view the video.
Self Managed Food Gardens
The aim is to ensure that no child will go to bed hungry.
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600 community food gardens in the Eastern Cape.
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22 community food gardens in Mpumalanga.
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1 community food garden in the Western Cape.
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Nine school gardens in the Southern Cape.
Access To Affordable Healthcare
The aim is to provide access to affordable healthcare.
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Partnership with Unjani Clinics and Pfizer SA.
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Proof of concept at George Sawmill.
Access To Close Proximity Education Facilities
The aim is to provide access to learning opportunities.
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Partnership with Edunova and ICT skills training.
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163 teachers trained in the Eastern Cape.
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1000 learners equipped with digital skills.
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53 unemployed youth trained and employed as Information technology enablers.
Access To Affordable Housing
The aim is to provide sustainable, and affordable housing solutions utilising alternative building technology - cross laminated timber - and the untreated wood is sourced from our sustainable plantations.
The advantage of using the Cross Laminated Timber is its durability and high fire resistance.
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Use certified and sustainably farmed pine timber.
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Cleaner and greener construction process.
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Modular design makes new extensions easy.
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Pre-fitted with plumbing, lighting and electricity points.
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Finishes can be tailored to suit owner.
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Treated for beetle and timber rot.
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Andrew Macdonald
Itumeleng Langeni