Updates for Mobilizing - Planting - Maintaining
18 Month Report
Thursday, February 17, 2011TAKING OWNERSHIP OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND EDUCATION
Environmental protection and sustainable land management have not always been at the top of Ethiopia's agenda. With a civil war now fading into distant memory, the country is in a position to begin the long, important process of reforestation, replanting the land, and empowering local leaders.
One Year Report
Tuesday, March 30, 2010TRUST IN TREES
A forest of trees will beautify any schoolyard, but the benefits of planting trees in Ethiopia are immeasurable. Forests prevent soil erosion, which is common in the Tigray region of Northern Ethiopia, as tree roots protect against washouts caused by the heavy summer rains. Trees also help keep water in the soil and reduce global warming by their uptake of carbon dioxide. Shade trees provide students respite from the hot sun at recess, while fruit trees will offer them an alternate food source and significant income for their school. Sensitizing Ethiopia's children from an early age to the importance of planting trees is the first step to recovering the country's deforested regions, which have reached a staggering 98% in the last half century.
Six Month Report
Thursday, April 9, 2009A SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY: WHY IS TIGRAY SO DRY?
The scarcity of water in this region is partly a result of water runoff due to the mountainous topography. A 17-year civil war saw deforestation in the past, wherein ruptured community structures meant unsound land management practices. Deforestation further aggravated water runoff, taking with it soil and nutrients essential for plant growth.
Implementation Report
Monday, September 8, 2008ONE TREE PLANTED = ONE CHILD'S FUTURE: YOU'VE HELPED PLANT 16,000 TREES
"Not only will the trees and tools help provide income for our school, but the planting and knowledge helps in many more ways. It provides practice for farmers and teaches them models for the environment; it shows them diversity in food and encourages healthy fruit consumption; it also teaches people to value all trees so they cut down fewer village trees and helps us control soil erosion"
- Ato Welde Kidane, Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Member