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Rooted in knowledge.
Growing a regenerative future.
The Knowledge Hub for Organic Agriculture and Agroecology in Southern Africa (KHSA) connects knowledge, practice and policy to build resilient, equitable food systems. We work through eight country partners in Zambia, Namibia, Malawi and South Africa to identify and fill knowledge gaps from media to policymakers and provide customised training to knowledge multipliers from academia to extension officers.
About Us
KHSA is part of the continent-wide Knowledge Centre for Organic Agriculture and Agroecology in Africa (KCOA). KCOA works through regional knowledge hubs in North, West, Central, East and Southern Africa to build capacity, generate knowledge and strengthen networks and advocacy to support a transition to inclusive, equitable and sustainable food and farming systems on the continent. Established in 2019 and managed by the South African-based Sustainability Institute, KHSA has used two innovative approaches to engage at the sectoral level and to work with multipliers of organic and agroecological knowledge on the ground through in-depth and customised training programmes.
Southern Africa faces critical challenges in food security, climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods. From soil to seed to policy, KHSA drives systems change. We focus on scaling practical solutions, strengthening local institutions and growing a continental community rooted in ecological knowledge.
We strengthen the organic and agroecological sectors through:
Building Capacity
Growing the capacity of multipliers (from lead farmers to media) to lead change in the sector.
Our Partners
KHSA is powered by a strong consortium of respected organisations in 4 countries.
Generating Knowledge
Context-driven and co-created knowledge creation (from posters to podcasts) and resource sharing.
Strengthening Networks
Supporting vibrant networks to drive the transition to sustainable food and farming systems.
Our Success Stories
Sharing stories of transformation, resilience and hope from practitioners across Southern Africa.
Work With Us
Together, we can build sustainble food and farming systems that benefit people and planet.
Join the Africa-wide KCOA Multiplier Network to access thousands of knowledge products, meet the movers and shakers of the agroecology movement and stay in touch with the latest developments.
Our Reach 2020 - 2025
- 75 dialogue & exchange events with 1 264 people
- 14 issues of ISAN Magazine published
- 124 organic-certified farms (via 25 PGS groups)
- 6 continental webinars hosted
- 3 communities of practice created and held
- Co-organised and/or contributed to 30 events
- 12 lead farmer organisations trained
- 90+ policymakers and journalists engaged
- 5 exchange and dialogue events
- 3 seed and food festivals supported
Spotlight on KHSA's Food Jams
KHSA designed and implemented’Food Jams’ in 3 countries bringing journalists on carefully curated farm tours that showcased how agroecological practices contribute to mitigating climate change, restoring soil health and preserving biodiversity. These events gave journalists access to story sites and expert sources, while building their knowledge.
Our Partners
