Plant trees that heal our planet this Earth Day

 Double your impact for people and the planet this Earth Day

For one week only, your gift will be doubled thanks to the Big Give! That’s twice the trees and twice the impact for our planet and the communities we work with.
Simply donate on our campaign page between 22– 29 April 2025.

Plant joy this Earth Day

What brings you joy?

When we see trees thriving in forests and on farmlands. This is our joy!

As the Project Officer in Kenya’s Rift Valley, I really love every aspect of tree planting. Because in planting trees we are changing the lives of people and we are transforming degraded forests.

Will you share in the joy of restoration with a donation this Earth Day?

I’m passionate about training farmers in climate change and conservation, like in our project in Nyandarua, Central Kenya, where too many of the trees have been wiped out. And in their place, grass has colonised the once lush landscape.

Not only are we planting trees to heal the landscape. We’re also planting trees on farms. Fruit trees, like avocados, oranges and mangos, which will be a source of income and also provide nutritious fruits for families to enjoy.

Priscillah Nyachira is a farmer who has joy. She has planted 200 avocado trees with many other native species. “We could not raise enough money to buy the seedlings required for the farm,” she told me. “We are very humbled and grateful because ITF gave us so much. The seedlings are doing very well.

“With the income, I will be able to achieve more than by growing maize, potatoes and beans. Like educating my children without financial strain.”

Priscillah Nyachira

This holistic tree planting is what we should be doing. Not only in this region, but in different part of the world.

Everyday, communities ask us to plant trees with them. But we have to say no. We don’t have the funds. But you can say yes and bring joy with just one simple act. Please donate today.

This Earth Day, we want to raise £16,000 to help bring projects like this to new communities – places where trees can make the fastest, most lasting impact.

If you can’t be here in Africa, you can still assist us. Donate ten trees to ITF. We will grow the trees. We will drive change in our ecosystems, to benefit the people we are working with and to help our global climate.

Thank you!

Samuel Kariuki Njiru
Rift Valley Kenya Project Officer

““My nursery has expanded, and I have improved its general condition. The money we received has really helped me, I have managed to build a house, and I am able to provide for my children.”

Francis Muriithi, Kenya

Just £2 can plant a tree and ensure that it thrives for generations.

Please donate £20 today and plant 10 life changing and ecosystem restoring trees.

Trees can heal our planet

In East Africa deforestation is rife. As forests are felled, the effects of the climate crisis are intensifying. Temperatures are rising. Fertile land is vanishing. Natural disasters like floods and droughts are worsening. Habitats are being destroyed. And food and water supplies are becoming ever more fragile. But it’s not too late. We can harness the power of trees to heal landscapes, transform communities and grow a better future.

Trees heal landscapes. They cool the air, provide shade, grow food and purify water. They protect against natural disasters, bring back rain and fill rivers. So we’re equipping community organisations to plant trees where they make the fastest, most lasting difference. Trees that restore lush and vibrant landscapes, prevent future catastrophes, while also growing food, improving harvests, and creating sustainable incomes for vital things like healthcare and education.

A handful of seedlings can transform a life
A whole forest helps a continent

“The lost glory of this section of the forest is slowly coming back.

Many rivers had dried up due to degradation of this forest. Now we have enough rain and the River Yala is regaining life as it flows into Lake Victoria. This is very important to the whole African continent.”

I am appealing to more well-wishers to chip in and support this cause by empowering the community to plant more trees and protect this unique ecosystem.”

Aggrey Mambili, Project Supervisor.

Your generous gift this Earth Day will help to:

  • Plant trees and establish tree nurseries with small community groups in East Africa.

  • Restore forests and ecosystems and protect our planet for future generation.

  • Help to support 6,000 people to grow trees that create a resilient source of income.

  • Plant trees that increase access to vital natural resources like food, water and medicine.

  • Ensure the trees thrive for generations.