Our work in

Africa

We work with local communities to plant trees that transform landscapes and lives. We know that successful and sustainable restoration depends on community involvement. Which is why all our projects are designed and run by local groups.

Our work has always been about more than just planting individual trees. It is about empowering communities to protect and benefit from their landscapes. It’s about stopping threatened species from going extinct and reversing biodiversity loss. It’s about gender justice and giving people the tools to transform their lives.

Our approach

  • We are community-led

    Through radical listening, we engage communities to identify their needs and ideas. Together, create practical, locally-driven solutions that include everyone—especially women, young people, and vulnerable groups.

  • Multiple impact approach

    Our mission goes beyond planting trees. We’re restoring damaged landscapes while helping communities thrive with better livelihoods, stronger economies, and healthier ecosystems.

  • Protecting endangered trees

    We combine indigenous knowledge and scientific methods to protect endangered and threatened native trees. From identifying and propagating these vital species to planting them, we follow international standards like the IUCN Red List and Plant for the Planet.

  • Participatory monitoring

    By involving communities and using cutting-edge GIS technology, we collect real-time data to track progress, learn what’s working, and improve as we go. This approach ensures an impressive 85% or higher tree survival rate.

“I gained the skills and confidence to grow my own vegetables. This initiative has become very important in dealing with malnutrition, low levels of income and poor balanced diet at the household level.

This project has revolutionized my living style, instilling confidence and self-sufficiency. No longer do I worry about raising my children.”

Kabugho Medres, Kikyo village, Uganda.

Threatened hotspots

We focus our efforts where they’re needed most – places with threatened ecosystems, endangered tree species, and vulnerable livelihoods. Using a holistic approach, we collaborate with communities and partners to tackle social, economic, and environmental challenges together.

Here’s where we focus out impact:

  • Highlands: Safeguarding vital water towers and key biodiversity hotspots.

  • Wetlands: Protecting areas teeming with rich biodiversity.

  • Drylands: Fighting desertification and restoring life to arid landscapes.

  • Coastlands: Preserving ecosystems under serious threat.

Where we work

  • Kenya

  • Tanzania

  • Uganda

Sustainable Development Goals

Our work in East Africa is making a real difference, driving progress on 8 out of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). From boosting social and economic development to managing natural resources sustainably and tackling climate change head-on, we're creating fast and lasting impact where it makes the biggest difference.

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