Junior Farmer Field and Life Schools (JFFLS) are designed to empower orphans and vulnerable children aged approximately 12 to 18 years. JFFLS target communities where HIV/AIDS, conflict, displacement or other crises have interrupted the generational transfer of agricultural knowledge and life skills, and thereby threaten food and nutrition security. A JFFLS seeks to improve the livelihoods of vulnerable boys and girls. It also aims to provide them with renewed self-esteem and opportunities for the future, while minimizing the risk of adopting negative coping behaviours. Agriculture is used as a basis for this programme and social as well as health and nutrition related skills are integrated according to the different phases of the crop cycle. Children thereby acquire technical and social skills at the same time. The knowledge and skills empower the children economically. This also helps them to become responsible citizens with positive values regarding gender and human rights, and gain a better understanding of their country’s relevant legislation.