Nonhlanhla Joye

Nonhlanhla Joye (also known as Ma’Joye) is a South African community farmer, cancer survivor, and founder of the Umgibe Farming Organics and Training Institute. Born in the village of uMpise, KwaZulu Natal, she learned farming from her parents.
Early Life and Education
Nonhlanhla Joye grew up in uMpise, KwaZulu Natal, where she helped her parents with farming and restoring dignity through sustainable farming practices.
Awards and Recognition
Nonhlanhla Joye has been recognized as a changemaker for her significant contributions to community farming and food security.
Community Involvement
Through Umgibe, Joye has trained 300 agri-preneurs and 200 school children, unemployment, and HIV, empowering women<ref name":6" /> and fostering community resilience<ref name":0" /><ref name":4" /><ref name":8" />.
Vision
Joye aims to make Umgibe the largest experiential training center in Africa, promoting self-sustainability and food security across the continent<ref name=":8" />.
Innovations and Contributions
Joye uses a patented growing system that protects crops<ref name":6" /> and conserves water<ref name":0" /><ref name":10" />. Umgibe serves as an incubator for small-scale farmers<ref name":4" />, providing training and support to build sustainable agribusinesses<ref name=":2" />. She emphasizes a circular economy<ref name":3" /><ref name":4" />, ensuring no waste by utilizing all parts of the vegetables grown<ref name=":0" />.
Personal Philosophy
Joye defines innovation as breaking boundaries and changing mindsets to solve problems<ref name":0" />. She focuses on facilitating rather than traditional training, helping entrepreneurs navigate towards their visions<ref name":8" /><ref name=":11" />.
Future Plans
Nonhlanhla Joye represents South Africa at international forums on food security<ref name":4" />, sharing her expertise on building resilient food systems<ref name":8" />.

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