Kufunda Village is the dream that Maaianne Knuth carried across continents, from Denmark, where she was raised, to Zimbabwe, the land of her ancestors. Torn between two worlds, Maaianne felt the pull of her roots and the wisdom of her heritage calling her home. Returning to Zimbabwe, she found herself struck by the challenges faced by rural communities, but also by the untapped strength and resilience within them. With a heart full of questions and a determination to listen, she founded Kufunda—a place of learning and healing, where traditional knowledge and modern practices intertwine like roots and branches. Kufunda became a sanctuary for possibility, offering regenerative farming, leadership training, and a way for people to reconnect with the land and each other. For Maaianne, Kufunda is a bridge between worlds, a place where the beauty of what was and the hope of what could be come together, creating a vibrant, living tapestry of community and transformation.
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Location
Harare, Zimbabwe
Website
https://kufunda.orgPhoto credits
Maaianne Knuth
Recommended by
Søren Hermansen
