Give to Grow a Tree
We believe that tackling poverty and protecting the environment are inseparable.
Climate change is driving the drought crisis in the Horn of Africa following consecutive failed rain seasons coupled with high food prices. The unpredictable rain, the heatwaves and the cyclones that are the consequence of our warming planet devastate the crops and incomes of those who cannot afford any such thing to happen.
It is scientifically proven planting trees can reduce poverty and slow climate change.
We work with our schools communities in the drylands of East Africa to tackle poverty and the effects of the climate crisis by growing trees, improving people's incomes, and restoring and protecting land.
Our GOAL is to plant a 1000 trees in the next few months.
Youth Involvement
Youth engagement and helping to grow the next generation of tree-huggers is critical to our mission.
Students will learn about plants and trees, climate change, and the importance of reforestation. This is part of their education and outlined in their curriculum.
Ultimately, the students will help plant the trees, monitoring and maintaining their new mini-forest over the next several years.
If children are going to make a lifelong commitment to protecting the environment for themselves and future generations, they first need time to explore the wonders of nature
WHY TREES?
AIR
Trees help to clean the air we breathe. Through their leaves and bark, they absorb harmful pollutants and release clean oxygen for us to live.
WATER
Trees play a key role in capturing rainwater and reducing the risk of natural disasters like floods and landslides.
BIODIVERSITY
A single tree can be home to hundreds of species of insect, fungi, moss, mammals, and plants.
HOW IT WORKS
Decide how many trees you want to plant.
Pick which resilient tree(s) you want to plant. see details below.
Let us know if you want to dedicate a tree to someone special.
Neem Tree
Highly valued as a medicinal plant, as a source of organic pesticides, and for its timber. The plant has long been used in Ayurvedic and folk medicine and is used in cosmetics and in organic farming applications.
African mahogany Tree
It is more than just a pretty face. The African mahogany yields one of the most important woods in many parts of Africa.The bark is bitter and used to treat colds, while the seed oil can be rubbed into the scalp to kill insects like lice.
Solstice Day
Dec 21, 2020 The day the sun stands still
On this day the sun reaches its southern-most hemisphere position as seen from the Earth. The Sun seems to stand still at the Tropic of Capricorn and then reverses its direction. It's also common to call it the day the Sun turns around
Solstices happen twice a year - once around June 21 and then again around December 21. On the June Solstice, the Sun is directly overhead the Tropic of Cancer (latitude 23° 30′ North) in the Northern Hemisphere, while on the December Solstice, the Sun shines directly over the Tropic of Capricorn (latitude 23° 30′ South) in the Southern Hemisphere.