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Author: John Leary, Executive Director One of my heroes is Loret Miller Ruppe, who reminded us that being at peace is not just the absence of war. A Determined Pursuit for Change Ndeye sought peace and independence when she pursued Trees for the Future (TREES) Technician Omar Ndao three years ago. Witnessing the health, income, … Continued
Although the Baobab (Adansonia) is not a tree we plant in our Forest Gardens, it frequently appears throughout our projects in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is especially common around our Forest Gardens in Senegal. The tree has many nicknames and is part of our “Amazing Trees” collection due to its numerous benefits for people, land, and … Continued
Cashews are one of the crops grown in our Forest Gardens that truly fascinate us. Many people are unaware that cashews grow on trees and ripen on top of a fruit, often called a cashew “apple.” This incredible nut and the tree it grows on play a vital role in our Forest Garden model. They … Continued
Sidy Ba lives in Senegal. He’s had a forest garden for the past 3 years with a mix of eggplant and several types of trees. He sells 200 pounds of eggplant per week and it’s his main source of income. Sidy Ba’s forest garden also includes Papaya trees, thorny Acacia trees (to protect from intruding livestock) and pigeon pea trees, … Continued
“Danga dof,” is a phrase in the Wolof language that Mariama Ndao heard countless times during her first two years in the Trees for the Future training program. She pulled water from an 80-foot well and carried ten-gallon tubs on her head to water her newly planted jujube trees. In her mid-50s, Mariama carried over … Continued
Ousmane Willane’ Story There are many reasons why Ousmane and his family are celebrating and we hope you will too! Just look at the fruits of his labors. Just look at the size of the trees he has grown over the past 4 years! As we celebrate our 26th birthday on August 18, we’re also proud … Continued
Mate Mbaye’s Story Did you know that young people in Senegal are so desperate that they’re crossing deserts and oceans in search of a better life? You can only imagine the dangers. Some never make it there alive! But in their minds, risking death crossing the Sahara and the Mediterranean beats surviving another year as … Continued