The Rotary Club of Centurion is proud to be part of an innovative project at the Ditshego
Centre — combining food security, sustainability, and community empowerment. With the
support of our members and international partners, the Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL)
project has officially taken flight!
What’s Happening at Ditshego?
To create a sustainable food system, we relocated the chicken coop under shady pecan nut
trees, laid a brand-new hygienic floor, and installed commercial nesting boxes. We then
introduced 12 healthy Hy-Line hens — who are already producing eggs for the community!
The star of the show is the BSFL composting system, installed earlier this year. This
amazing setup transforms food waste into protein-rich feed for the chickens, while also
producing nutrient-dense compost for the garden. It’s nature’s recycling at its best turning waste into wellness.
Community Involvement
House mothers and staff at Ditshego have been trained to run the system themselves —
learning how to care for the larvae, feed the chickens, and use the compost in the gardens.
This means the project is not only environmentally friendly but also empowering for the
community, providing skills that last a lifetime.
What’s Next?
We’re now entering the pilot phase, where the first full BSFL cycle will be managed on-site.
This is the exciting moment where all the pieces come together: waste management, food
security, and sustainable farming — powered by Rotary and driven by community passion.
Our hope is that this project will become a model of sustainable living that can be
replicated elsewhere. Every small step here makes a big difference — for the environment,
for families, and for future generations.
