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In a small village outside of Kaffrine, Senegal, one woman is leading her fellow farmers to a more sustainable and promising future. When Penda Faye and a group of 19 other local farmers joined nonprofit Trees for the Future’s Forest Garden program in July 2019, they were signing up to learn how to farm their … Continued
Regenerative agroforestry nonprofit Trees for the Future (TREES) is built on education and training, they teach farmers how to sustainably improve their land for the good of the farmer and the planet. But as the need for sustainable solutions grows and their program becomes increasingly popular in regions where they work, the organization recognizes how … Continued
Fatick, Senegal is known for its diversity, for its culture (including a very large focus on wrestling), and for agriculture. The region abuts the Saloum Delta, which is a UNESCO Cultural World Heritage site and home to incredible amounts of biodiverse flora and fauna. But it’s also known for its poverty, it’s currently ranked as … Continued
The Great Recession brought two years of reduced charitable giving in the US COVID-19 has brought daily routines to a screeching halt around the world. It has changed the way we live, work, socialize, and the way we give. It’s unsurprising that a global health or economic crisis impacts how the general population gives, … Continued
For Senegal’s Migrants, Hope is Green Young people in West Africa are leaving their homes in hopes of finding opportunity elsewhere, but a new program aims to make it possible for them to thrive at home. “Nobody can understand how we feel as young Africans. We do not want to leave this continent but in … Continued
Across Africa and into India, the Middle East and all throughout the tropics lives a massive shade tree. It can climb to more than 100 feet tall and it’s expansive, sturdy branches hold recognizable feather-shaped leaves, providing shade and food to humans and animals alike. The abundant fruit can take more than a decade to … Continued
Meet Sira, an Emerging Leader in Agriculture & Equality It’s mid afternoon in the village of Boulel, in Kaffrine, Senegal and Sira Bakhayokho is nowhere to be found. “You’ll find her in the fields,” an older woman suggests. Surrounded by a dozen women, Sira’s expressive face and bright green Trees for the Future (TREES) t-shirt … Continued
Trees for the Future Launches 20 New Projects Training 8,000+ Farmers, Planting Millions of Trees Silver Spring, MD (April 30, 2020) – Regenerative agroforestry nonprofit Trees for the Future launches 20 new projects across sub-Saharan Africa in their ongoing effort to end hunger, poverty, and deforestation through farmer education and the Forest Garden Approach. More … Continued
8 Women Making Strides in African Agriculture and Why it Matters As with many male-dominant industries, it has been historically difficult for women to excel in agriculture. Around the globe, women in farming face obstacles ranging from limited land ownership, training, and resources, to blatant discrimination and exclusion. These barriers are perhaps most felt and … Continued
Written by Lindsay Cobb & Ashleigh Burgess – February 21, 2020 Senegalese Farmer Succeeds with Regenerative Ag, Begins Teaching Others Souylemane Samb sits under a crowded tent on a hot Senegalese day. He wears a canvas vest with Trees for the Future printed across the back. Despite his dark sunglasses, his expression is easy to … Continued