Grow food security
Support greenhouse production, home gardens, nutrition learning and practical growing skills.
Leos and Lions International
Service that takes root
Hanan Green Acres turns Lions and Leo service into visible, practical action for food security, environmental learning, youth leadership and community dignity.
A shared mission
Local action with international reach
Lions and Leos can support a living classroom in the Namib Desert where children, families and community leaders learn skills that continue creating value long after a workshop ends.
The partnership connects service-minded clubs with measurable projects, regular updates and opportunities for direct participation.
Become a project partnerFour areas of service
Where clubs can make an impact
Protect scarce resources
Advance water-wise agriculture, soil improvement, climate resilience and environmental awareness.
Develop young leaders
Create meaningful service, teamwork and learning opportunities for Leos, learners and youth volunteers.
Support WaterSafe
Help communities access safer water transport, hygienic storage and practical education.
The club commitment
€45 per month. One lasting legacy.
Clubs may commit for 12, 18 or 24 months. Contributions support Hanan activities, WaterSafe outreach, Erongo service programmes and accountable administration.
Every participating club receives a named olive tree at Hanan Green Acres, symbolising a partnership that grows over time. Progress updates will be shared through the website.
Ways to participate
Serve with Hanan Green Acres
Club partnership
Adopt the monthly support programme and nominate a club coordinator to receive progress and financial updates.
Leo service experience
Join environmental days, youth workshops, garden activities and community outreach projects.
Skills and resources
Contribute specialist knowledge, training materials, equipment, transport, communication or fundraising support.
Service and training for every generation
Practical support shaped around real community needs
Hanan Green Acres takes training beyond the farm. Programmes are adapted for the age, ability and circumstances of each group, combining encouragement with skills people can use at home, at school and in their neighbourhoods.
Communities
Hands-on instruction in soil preparation, composting, seedling care, water-wise irrigation, household gardens, nutrition and cooperative food production. Community volunteers learn how to pass these skills on to others.
Schools
Learners and teachers connect classroom subjects with practical agriculture. Garden activities strengthen environmental awareness, teamwork, responsibility and agricultural performance through first-hand experience.
Old-age homes
Accessible garden activities encourage movement, purpose and social connection. Training supports small vegetable and herb gardens that can improve nutrition while allowing older residents to share valuable knowledge.
Children’s homes
Safe, supervised sessions teach children how food is grown and cared for. Gardening builds confidence, patience, teamwork and hope while helping homes develop sustainable food-growing projects.
Widows
Support focuses on practical independence: starting affordable backyard gardens, reducing household food costs, improving nutrition and exploring small income opportunities from produce and value-added products.
Single parents
Flexible, realistic training helps parents grow food with limited space, water, time and money. Participants receive guidance they can share with their children, strengthening both household resilience and family learning.
The foundation of every service
Lions and Leo pillars in action
The principles of Lions International and the Leo programme are woven through every Hanan Green Acres activity. Each service project answers a humanitarian need while developing responsible, compassionate young leaders.
Hunger
Grow nutritious food, strengthen household gardens, improve food knowledge and equip communities to become more self-reliant.
Youth
Give young people leadership roles, practical agricultural skills, volunteer experience and opportunities to serve across generations.
Environment
Teach water stewardship, climate-smart gardening, soil restoration, recycling, tree care and responsible use of natural resources.
Humanitarian service
Reach vulnerable people with dignity, compassion and sustainable support, including WaterSafe education and community-based solutions.
Connect globally
Learn more about Lions and Leos
Explore the worldwide Lions movement and the Leo programme, then contact Hanan Green Acres to turn international fellowship into practical service in Namibia.