Community Development
Doornkop is an informal settlement close to Dobsonville, northern Soweto.
Diamscan is working together with a community group of around 32 families in order to secure regular access to food through the development of food gardens. We have provided training on how to grow their own vegetables using environmentally friendly and low cost methods.
We have partnered with Food Gardens Foundation; an organization specialized in training communities and schools on agricultural techniques and promotion of healthy living standards. 
In addition, we also collaborate with Dimpho Hani nursery, a day care centre situation also in Thulani. The centre cares for and feeds around 120 children from the most disadvantaged backgrounds.
In order to give some economic leverage Diamscan will support the expansion of the bakery at the nursery. The provision of automated machinery and expansion of the premises will result in the increase in business and income for the nursery.