Greenhouses for refugees

The Refutrees program, which provides crop growing options to Middle Eastern refugee camps, recently compelted its pilot project at the Aida camp.

According to the Refutrees website, the organization looks to reconnect "displaced communities with food production via urban agriculture models."

For the Aida camp that meant rooftop greenhouses built and run by local volunteers. Stage one of the development included development, with a local partner, and training and workshops for more than 20 families. Stage two will see an assesment of the design and then improvement. Stage three will see more research and assesment of the design and how the facilities can be used to generate local income. Stage four will see volunteers seeking funding and scholarships, as well as recruitment for professional programs.

For more information, visit the Refutrees website.