SUFRA NW LONDON: ST. RAPHAEL’S EDIBLE FOOD GARDEN

Caring for the plants at Sufra.
In the London borough of Brent, poverty is at an all-time high. On St. Raphael’s Estate for example, with high numbers of children affected by poverty, and the area has some of the lowest levels of educational attainment across the country.
With the wider impact of deprivation aggravating racial tensions and the area’s reputation for gang violence and anti-social behaviour, Islamic Relief teamed up with Sufra NW London to support the St. Raphael’s Edible Food Garden.
Working in the most deprived area of Brent, this food-growing project provides an outdoor community space that supports in the skills development, employability, health and wellbeing of local people.
Improving the appearance of the estate and challenging its notorious reputation for gang-related violence and anti-social behaviour, the project ensures that communities are better supported socially and economically through improved support networks and community bonding, as well as supplying the Sufra Food Bank with produce.
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