Impact Sustainability Project
- Fisant Street No 3, Rietfontein Smallholdings, Pretoria East, Pretoria
- Non-Profit, Education and Disabilty Support
Pathway Organics is an initiative by Pathways Pretoria aimed at fostering sustainability, education, and independence among students. This polytunnel project serves as a learning environment where students engage in hands-on agricultural activities, developing practical skills while contributing to a self-sustaining food production system for the school.
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R143,000
Our Story
WHO WE ARE
Pathways Pretoria is a registered non-profit organisation under Social Development, dedicated to supporting children with moderate to severe disabilities. Pathways has made a significant impact on the lives of learners, their families, and the broader community, providing quality education, therapy, and life skills training to empower individuals with disabilities.
Vision
Pathways Pretoria aims to systematically build a self-sustaining ecosystem, starting with growing enough produce to feed our students, then extending support to staff and their families, and ultimately developing a revenue generating farm-to-table initiative.
Mission
Self-Sustainability: Strategically growing & producing what the school needs, we can reduce reliance on external sources while empowering students with hands-on learning experiences.
Creating Lasting Impact: Hands-on education, nurturing stronger, healthier learners & equip our learners with valuable life skills. Learners actively participate in learning and caring for crops.
Building a Thriving Ecosystem: Where learners, nature, and the community work together toward a stronger, more self-sufficient future for Pathways Pretoria.
Our Learners
WHAT WE WANT TO ACHIEVE
Our Project
Pathways Organics is an initiative by Pathways Pretoria aimed at fostering sustainability, education, and independence among our learners. This polytunnel project serves as a learning environment where students engage in hands-on agricultural activities, developing practical skills while contributing to a self-sustaining food production system for the school.
Pathways Organics is more than a gardening project—it’s a sustainability-driven initiative that empowers learners and enhances the school’s financial resilience.With your support, we can create a thriving ecosystem where learners learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully to their future. We invite you to be part of this journey by investing in a project that fosters sustainability, independence, and long-term impact.
Infrastructure Upgrades:
- Install proper ventilation (shade cloth, extraction fans).
- Close open spaces with protective netting.
- Relocate sprinklers closer to raised bedding to improve water efficiency.
Expert Consultation & Training:
- Soil experts for testing and recommendations.
- Agricultural mentors for crop management and pest control strategies.
Tools & Equipment Required:
- Gardening tools (spades, trowels, pruners).
- Protective netting & pest control solutions.
- Organic fertilizers & composting setup.
Pathways Organics Polytunnel
Project Updates
Estabilshed
Established in 2002 by parents
seeking specialised care for
their children, it began as a small
playgroup and has since grown
into a thriving school and young
adult academy.
