Renshia Manuel and her Organisation GrowBox

 

The community of Hanover Park is surrounded by the stigma of gangsterism and drug use causing the youth turning towards these negative influences that surrounds them within the community. Although darkness covers the name of Hanover Park, there is light that is shining within the community, thanks to mother of four and founder of GrowBox, Renshia Manuel.

 

Renshia Manuel takes the role of a mother for not only her own kids, but also the kids in her community of Hanover Park through her Organisation GrowBox. The mother of four uses her Organistion to give back to the community and also teach the youth sustainability and as well as the importance of nutrition in their daily lives.

 

The Organisation came to life in 2016 when Renshia was unemployed and had to find a way to put food on the table for her and her family. She started by growing food in her back garden that allowed kids to harvest what they wanted, and with the vegetables harvested from the garden, Renshia was able to put food on the table.

 

GrowBox is also connecting to their neighbouring communities giving back and assisting the necessary resources for people to grow their own food gardens in the comfort of their homes. GrowBox is aiming to bring light to organic foods as well as letting the public know that with patience and gentle care you apply to your garden, you too will be able to supply your household with well nutritional foods for healthy living.

 By Reece Adams

Presenter: Mkhuseli "Khusi" Veto

Producer: Reece Adams