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Nestled in the hills surrounding Lake Victoria, farmers living in Homa Bay, Kenya enjoy breathtaking views of their countryside during and after the rainy season. The lake glistens on the horizon and rolling green hills create a striking contrast to the farms below. But the dry season looks much different. “If you come here when … Continued
Farmers in Western Kenya are sequestering carbon on their farmers.
FARMERS PLANT 300 MILLION TREES THROUGH AGROFORESTRY PROGRAM Trees for the Future on Track to Plant One Billion Trees with Farmers WASHINGTON DC (FEBRUARY 7, 2023) – Regenerative agroforestry nonprofit Trees for the Future (TREES) has planted 300 million trees around the world. “Today, we’re celebrating 300 million trees planted in farming communities, by farming … Continued
Taaka Sarah started practicing agroforestry on her Ugandan farm in 2021. Working with local Trees for the Future (TREES) staff, she identified a half hectare of her farm to convert into a Forest Garden. What used to be a sparse plot of land with three trees, two food crops, and one marketable product is now … Continued
Forest Garden farmers in Kiambu, Kenya are exploring apiculture.
”I couldn’t provide the three daily meals for my family.” 56-year-old Daouda Keita is a farmer in Koulikoro, Mali. Like many others in Mali, he struggled to put food on the table for his family. Poverty and hunger are rampant in the West African nation. More than 78% of people are living in poverty and, … Continued
$125,000 in Matching Funds and One Million Trees on the Line Washington DC (December 27, 2022) — Five corporate partners of Trees for the Future (TREES) are matching every donation between December 27th and the end of the year, up to $125,000. If the match goal is met, TREES will be able to fund the … Continued
Looking for sustainable gifts that make the world a better place? Trees for the Future has you covered! When you order a personalized TREES certificate for a loved one, you’re giving the things that matter most to the people who need it most. You’re not just planting trees, fruit, and vegetables, you’re planting so much … Continued
Trees for the Future Aims to Plant Double the Trees with donors and partner Established Titles Washington DC (November 29, 2022) — Established Titles will match every donation made to Trees for the Future (TREES) in honor of Giving Tuesday today, up to $50,000. “When supporters donate today, their gift will be doubled by Established … Continued
Farmers in Eastern Uganda are looking to the future as they continue to recover from unseasonal flooding and landslides in July and August. “It normally floods [earlier], but this year that changed and so we were not expecting it at all,” says farmer Edward Mukhwana. Unseasonal Rains, Devastating Floods Edward’s farm is in Bumbobi sub … Continued