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As Mohamed Limo tends to his farm in Singida, Tanzania, there is a soft humming overhead. A drone is methodically circling the one-acre plot, taking detailed photos of the trees, shrubs, and crops covering his land. Mohamed is part of Trees for the Future’s (TREES) Forest Garden training program. TREES trains farmers in a regenerative … Continued
Africa is home to 54 countries, hundreds of languages, rich cultures and traditions, and breathtaking landscapes. But the continent’s wealth of culture and beauty is often eclipsed by its staggering hunger and poverty rates. 20% of people across the continent are chronically hungry (278 million people) (FAO). In sub-Saharan Africa, 40% of the population is … Continued
In much of the world, students of all ages and studies are graduating over the next month – celebrating their hard work and successes over years of schooling. The same is true for Forest Garden farmers in Kenya and Tanzania. More than 5,500 farmers celebrated their successful completion of Trees for the Future’s (TREES) Forest Garden … Continued
Trees for the Future Receives $50,000 Earth Day Pledge from Longtime Partner Displate Displate to Match Donations Made April 20th – 22nd up to $50,000 Washington DC (April 18, 2023) — Trees for the Future and Displate are teaming up to plant double the change this Earth Day. Metal poster company Displate is pledging to … Continued
Unsustainable land use is the root cause of climate change, leading to a cycle of environmental destruction, hunger, and poverty. Farmers living in the most challenging regions of the world are faced with higher temperatures, erratic rainfall, and extreme weather events. Earning a living and putting food on the table are becoming increasingly more difficult, … Continued
SMALLHOLDER FARMERS SUCCESSFULLY STORING 62.8 TONS OF CARBON ON THEIR LAND Trees for the Future Forest Garden Farmers are Effectively Addressing Climate Change April 17, 2023 (WASHINGTON DC) – Thousands of smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa are sustainably capturing and storing carbon on their land through agroforestry systems called Forest Gardens. “Farmers are on the frontlines of … Continued
Lasting, sustainable change is growing on farms in some of the most challenging climates on the planet. Trees for the Future (TREES) is not just a tree planting organization. It takes the initiative to a whole different level by breaking many negative cycles at once. TREES works with farmers across sub-Saharan Africa where high temperatures … Continued
MEDIA ADVISORY 1,451 KENYAN FARMERS RESTORE FARMLAND THROUGH REGENERATIVE AGROFORESTRY Trees for the Future Celebrates Farmer Success in Graduation Ceremonies WHAT: Trees for the Future is hosting graduation ceremonies for 1,451 farmers who have successfully completed their four-year agroforestry and sustainable land management training program. WHERE & WHEN: Central Kenya Graduation Western Kenya Graduation WHO: … Continued
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.