A group of eight family members in the Mpola area has turned to gardening to sustain their households and generate income.
However, they need water tanks and pipes to improve water supply to their gardens.
The group established the "Lwaca Project" in Soweto village and relies on a solar-powered borehole, but low water pressure has made irrigation difficult.
Lwaca Project member, Patricia Maswahu, says receiving assistance to drill the borehole was a blessing, as they previously relied on water from a nearby stream.
"We emulate other people; we don't want to fail or be a burden to others, so when organisations such as GIZ and NFF came here, we got involved in their project. So they concluded that if they dig us a borehole, we would be able to do so much better."
The group has since expanded its activities, with another member preparing a garden.
However, the water supply does not reach the new garden, creating a need for additional pipes and storage tanks.
Despite these challenges, the unemployed family members grow maize, squash and spinach and various fruits, which they sell at the roadside as well as to vendors in Katima Mulilo.
Wildlife damage is another concern, as the village is close to a wildlife corridor.
A week ago, elephants destroyed spinach and mealies in one of the gardens.
"That is why we are seeking assistance from wherever we may be able to get it, especially the tanks and even fencing for our homestead so that even our neighbours who may also be in need of help may also rely on it," said another member, Nakwezi Nkwala.
Wonder Ntelamo, who is overseeing the new project, says they have started with the bracharia grass variety on a small plot, with plans to expand production to the one hectare field.
"The intention of the grass project is to supply other farmers with grass in terms of finance and then to also help cattle in times when there is drought like this. As you can see with the forest, there is no grass now."
The group hopes that assistance with water storage, pipes and fencing will help improve production, protect their crops and strengthen their efforts to achieve food security and financial independence.