In Kasese, Uganda, 17% of girls drop out of school, 29% regularly don’t attend and many perform poorly, due to a lack of access to sanitary pads. This not only makes the girls feel inferior but also subjects them to stigma.

The women of Uganda share their stories of change, hope and empowerment.

With training and resources, smallholder farmers in Mbunga sub-county, Uganda are transforming their lives and restoring agricultural landscapes by planting trees and keeping bees.

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.

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.

How we're helping over 1,000 smallholder farmers in Meru County, Kenya to build self-sufficient livelihoods through agroforestry.

In Western Uganda, AWEI is making making strides towards a greener future by planting thousands of trees, while also educating and supporting farmers to implement sustainable agricultural practices.

In Mbale District, Uganda, we’re supporting rural women to advance gender equity and build resilient futures that are fuelled by healthy and productive landscapes.

Discover how agroforestry is transforming the lives of rural communities affected by climate change in central Kenya.

Discover how we're engaging local Community Forest Associations (CFAs) across Mount Kenya to plant trees that revitalise this unique and biodiverse landscape and help build resilient futures.

We are running a project in Meru, Kenya to plant trees that restore biodiversity in the Mount Kenya Reserve - a unique biodiversity hotspot that serves as breeding site and migration for elephants .

The Trees for Livelihoods project seeks to restore Kakamega forest whilst promoting women’s participation and inclusion in sustainable community development projects. 

By promoting women’s participation, individuals will benefit from their focus on encouraging others and utilising the environment to improve livelihoods.

Discover the inspiring stories of tree planting and agroforestry in Kenya through ITF's 20 Million Trees campaign. From small-scale farmers earning a living while restoring the forest to women's groups nurturing tree nurseries, this campaign is uplifting lives and building capacity for sustainable agriculture.