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Seeds of change: Uniting communities for a greener, more prosperous future
Trees are changing some of Kenya’s most vulnerable regions, bringing energy, employment and new life.
Take action with Caroline: Planting trees to prevent catastrophes
“When disaster strikes, it’s the women and the children who suffer the most. By including women in the reforestation, they’ll take care of the trees because they’ve been taught about the dangers of deforestation.”
Women leading the charge in landscape restoration in Africa
This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the incredible women in Africa who are at the forefront of environmental conservation.
Planting trees for resilience in West Pokot, Kenya
In West Pokot County, Kenya, the scars of rampant deforestation for charcoal production run deep. But thanks to the wonderful support of people like you, the community is planting and growing trees that will help restore degraded landscapes and build resilience.
A simple water-harvesting solution for farmers in Kitui County
Zai pit is a simple and affordable technique that can help farmers in dry areas like Kitui County to improve their livelihoods by helping them grow their crops more successfully.
Protecting Kenya’s forests with eco-friendly cooking stoves
Last month, a team of twelve dedicated volunteers helped craft and install 500 eco-friendly cooking stoves to ease pressure on Kenya’s Upper Imenti Forest.
Planting trees to cultivate lasting change
Meet Onesmus, one of many smallholder farmers in Kitui County, Kenya who’s embracing the power of trees to grow a resilient future.
How farmers in Western Kenya are transforming their lives through trees
Meet, Margaret, Miriam and Judith, smallholder farmers from Kisembe sub-location who are planting trees to build a more sustainable future and inspiring others do the same.
Planting trees for elephants and people alike
In Meru County, Kenya, Dorothy Naitore stands proudly amongst tree saplings. She explains how new trees are being planted in her homeland, and the benefits they bring.
A beacon of hope for communities in Tharaka Nithi County
A key element of this project is the creation of tree nurseries where local residents can grow native and threatened tree species.
The unsung heroes of forest restoration
In Dundori Forest, Kenya, a group of dedicated tree scouts are earnestly monitoring, watering and protecting newly planted trees.
A community-led effort to restore and protect Dundori Forest
How we're supporting local community forest associations and self-help groups in Nakuru County Kenya to restore and protect Dundori Forest.
On a mission to replenish Kitui County
Climate change is taking its toll. Leaving communities grappling with the fear of food insecurity and watching in horror as their rivers and streams dry out.
Healing Mutuluni Forest
The ever increasing demand for charcoal is devastating Kenya’s beautiful Mutuluni Forest. But thanks to brilliant trees like the neem tree, the local community is fixing it.
How we can harness the power of trees to create flourishing farms
How we're helping over 1,000 smallholder farmers in Meru County, Kenya to build self-sufficient livelihoods through agroforestry.
Youth led restoration of Kenya’s drylands
Read how the Trees Challenge 2023 project is supporting young students across Kenya’s drylands to plant the right trees, in the right places.
Kenya's precious Baobab uprooted and exported
Kenya's precious Baobab trees uprooted and exported for profit, sparking outrage, with many questioning the decision to put profits ahead of people and nature.
How women are leading the restoration of Kakamega Rainforest
This International Women's Day we’re celebrating restoration projects that are supporting women to not only contribute to community-driven initiatives but also equally benefit from them.
Boosting gender equality in conservation
Against the backdrop of the climate and ecological crises, rural women are reshaping their role in conservation initiatives as they work to restore and protect native forests.
Transforming lives and landscapes through agroforestry
Discover how agroforestry is transforming the lives of rural communities affected by climate change in central Kenya.
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