Namibia's first community seed bank opened its doors at Sharukwe village in Kavango West. 

The project, which cost more than N$500,000 to set up, was funded by GIZ, MTC, and the Environmental Investment Fund.

Community Seed Banks are used to collect, store, and protect local seeds. 

Community seed banks can help farmers access seeds to grow crops during the next planting season, or they can be used as an emergency seed supply when crops are damaged and destroyed.