The 'Tolu Keur Project' in Senegal is drawing attention as a solution to the food crisis and desertification in Africa. The project, a collaboration between the Senegalese government and 'Perma Food Forest', creates small-scale 'round gardens' in rural areas. The gardens, suitable for degraded soils, prevent the loss of organic matter and water in the soil. The project is part of the ‘Green Wall Plan’, but is achieving results quickly due to its small-scale approach. The project is also helping to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic by increasing food independence in rural areas.