Trees for the Future

The latest from The Guardian shines a spotlight on Trees for the Future's agroforestry work. Jon Watts wonderfully details our approach to partnering with farmers to restore land and enhance livelihoods. Dig into the article to learn more:

The fight for our planet starts with those who know the land best. 🌱 Climate change is one of the biggest challenges of our time, but the people who work the land every day hold the key to restoring it. Farmer-driven solutions are they key to climate resilience. Farmers are not just victims of climate change; they are leaders in the fight against it. Did you know that over 30 million farmers in Africa manage more than 600 million hectares of land (FAO)? That’s an incredible opportunity to turn the tide on climate change…if we stand with them. This Earth Day, we stand for climate solutions that put farmers first. Because when farmers thrive, the land thrives, and so do we. Join the Sustainer Circle, our monthly giving community in honor of Earth Day www.trees.org #SFWYSO #ClimateAction #EarthDay

💨 Vroom Vroom. Time to get planting! From bumpy backroads to muddy boots to collecting data, our field team is always in motion… training farmers, delivering seeds, and supporting Forest Gardens across Africa. Behind every thriving garden is a dedicated team taking a stand. Each field team member is from the country they serve, bringing deep roots in the community and an even deeper investment in seeing their communities thrive. Many have advanced agricultural or sustainability degrees and know local contexts to ensure program success. They know the land. They know the people. And they know what works. They’re the secret sauce behind every Forest Garden, ensuring local voices lead, and local solutions grow strong. This is what climate action looks like on the ground. For people. For the planet. For our future. #SFWYSO #OurPowerOurPlanet #EarthDay 

Women are transforming farming, land, and lives. In Koungheul, Senegal, 50 women joined together with a shared goal: to feed their families, reclaim degraded land, and build a better future. With training and support from Trees for the Future, they’ve turned a once-barren plot into a thriving Forest Garden, filled with papaya, moringa, cabbage, okra, lemon, and more. In a region where fresh food is rare and resources are limited, these women are growing more than just crops. They’re growing independence, resilience, and opportunity. “I take care of this project as if it were my child, because my survival and that of my community depend on gardens,” says Khodia, one of the women leading the charge. From nutritious food and medicinal trees to new revenue streams and solar-powered reservoirs, they are redefining what’s possible when women are equipped with the tools to lead. 🌍 Stand for equity. Support women. Support farmers. Donate this Earth Day and help us reach more women like Khodia. #SFWYSO #OurPowerOurPlanet #ClimateAction

A Forest Garden is more than just trees. It’s food on the table. It’s income for the family. It’s resilience to a changing climate. It's a better future for us all. By strategically planting trees alongside crops, farmers transform their land—and their futures. That's the power of the Forest Garden. You can make this happen. Stand for what you stand on in honor of Earth Day by joining our monthly giving community - The Sustainer Circle. Every gift makes a difference. Link in bio. #SFWYSO #OurPowerOurPlanet #ClimateAction #EarthDay

#MeetTheTeam: Phiona N., Project Officer at Trees for the Future in Eastern Uganda. Phiona brings passion, purpose, and nearly four years of experience as a Certified Forest Garden Trainer to our team in Namayingo District, Uganda. 🌱 As a trained agriculturalist with a degree in Agricultural Sciences and Entrepreneurship from Uganda Christian University, Phiona specializes in diagnosing crop diseases, pest damage, and nutrient disorders, empowering farmers with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive. In her role, Phiona does it all. From mobilizing and training farmers to identifying areas for project expansion and everything in between. When we asked her what she loves about her job, she said: “I feel like a valued member of the organization. I’m surrounded by supportive teammates, inspired by the mission, and grateful to work with communities toward a sustainable future.” Thanks to people like Phiona #BehindTheMission standing for what they stand on, we are able to make a bigger and greener impact! #SFWYSO #ClimateAction #EarthDay

Stand For What You Stand On this month! #SFYSO

It's Earth Month 🌎 Protecting the planet isn’t just about the environment—it’s about people, communities, and the future we are building together. That's why we are proud partners of Trees for the Future 🌳 🌱 Trees for the Future utilizes a Forest Garden approach that is simple, replicable and a scalable agro-forestry technique with proven success. Forest Gardens consist of thousands of trees that provide families with sustainable food sources, livestock feed, products to sell, and fuel wood. By planting specific types of fast-growing trees, fruit trees, hardwoods and food crops in a systematic manner over a specific period, families can positively change their lives forever. Learn more from our tree planting partner Trees for the Future🌳

Stand for what you stand on 🌍

Agroforestry 101: Why Trees Belong on Farms Modern farming often removes trees—and at a devastating cost. Every day, forests are cleared for agriculture, stripping the land of its natural resilience. But agroforestry flips this on its head. In our program, farmers don’t see trees as obstacles or just part of the landscape. They see them as essential partners—restoring land, growing food, and securing a better future. It's a powerful relationship that benefits people, the planet, and generations to come. With your support, TREES works with farmers in some of the world’s most climate-affected regions, planting thousands of trees per farm that provide benefits at the local and global level - truly impacting systemic cycles of poverty and climate change. 🌳 Trees support farmers by improving soil health, providing shade, preventing erosion, and boosting crop yields. They also offer food, fuel, and income through fruits, nuts, and sustainable timber. 👨🏿🌾 Farmers support trees by planting, protecting, and integrating them into their land—ensuring trees thrive in ways that sustain both nature and livelihoods. When we take care of nature, nature takes care of us. Become a member of our monthly giving community, The Sustainer Circle to make every month Earth Month: https://lnkd.in/gs_4u4Mn #SFWYSO #RegenerativeAgriculture #ClimateAction #OurPowerOurPlanet #EarthDay