Trees transform
landscapes and lives
Donate today and you can help protect our planet for people and nature.
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6,853,353
trees planted
in the last 12 years
“In the symphony of sustainability, each tree planted is a note of hope.”
Joshua Mutambuki
883 crucial hectares
of forest conserved
or restored in 2023
Our planet is under threat
Climate change, human activity and rampant deforestation are destroying our fragile ecosystems.
Natural disasters like floods, droughts and landslides are worsening.
And the wellbeing, food and water security of millions of people are at risk.
But there is hope…
Trees offer countless, incredible benefits that sustain life on earth and safeguard our planet's future.
So at ITF, we work with local communities to plant and grow native trees. Together we restore forests, repair nature and protect vital habitats.
Our holistic approach transforms landscapes, mitigates natural disasters and builds resilience to climate change. All while providing training, workshops and sustainable jobs that transform lives.
Through tree planting we can restore nature and create enduring impact for wildlife, people and planet.
Donate today and plant trees that provide food and income for today and protect nature for tomorrow.
In West Pokot, the scars of deforestation run deep. Once lush and bursting with wild olive trees, it’s been stripped bare. Picture a damaged landscape. Dry steams, dwindling crops and devastating landslides that have destroyed lives.
What would you do if that happened to your home? For Caroline Menach, it moved her to restore the forest. “We want enough seedlings to increase forest cover so that we do not have disasters again in the future,” she says.
At International Tree Foundation, we know that to restore a landscape for good, communities need to be at the heart of the project.
The first step in the restoration journey is to gather local, native tree seeds and cultivate them in tree nurseries. Once the saplings are big enough, they’ll be planted in the surrounding land where they’ll grow into a forest canopy.
Caroline and her community are also growing fruit trees like juicy, fragrant mango, rich avocado and fast-growing pawpaw. Not only will this nourish their families, they’ll be able to sell the surplus.
“This project has really benefitted us and we are so happy,” Eliza Apolo told us. “When we sell the tree seedlings, we will be able to take our children to school without any problem. Even our husbands are proud of our work here because it is helping the community.”
Your gift makes a world of difference
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Transformational trees
You’ll harness the awesome power of trees to bring forests back to life, help nature recover and repair our broken ecosystems for wildlife, people and planet.
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Holistic reforestation
Through training, workshops and the creation of sustainable jobs, you’ll support communities to plant trees that improve their livelihoods, food security and wellbeing.
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Lasting change
Our holistic community-led approach ensures that the trees you plant will be monitored, loved and protected so that they grow and thrive for generations to come.
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Leave a legacy
Let your love for trees live on and create a lasting impact for our planet.
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“Tree planting has changed my life from a beggar to a sustainable, young environmental conservationist. I want teach these skills to my fellow youths. Together we can mitigate climate change, restore the environment, reduce poverty and have all year-round food security.”
Mary Banda, 16, Zambia