Paul Kihato, Africa Programme Support Officer, visits our projects across Uganda and is astonished to see the difference trees are making for schoolchildren, from rest at lunchtime to a boost for science lessons.

In the hills of Western Uganda, climate change is more than just a global concern, it's a daily reality. For communities already grappling with economic hardship, the added pressure of landslides, floods and erratic rainfall makes survival even more difficult. And for people living with disabilities, these challenges are magnified.

In a time when urban expansion often takes priority over green spaces, it’s not every day you hear about a local council choosing nature over profit. Yet, in the heart of Ealing, within the boundaries of the M25, an extraordinary project is taking root – literally.

Drought and degradation are common in the Kenyan drylands and climate crisis is making it worse.

But new methods are emerging, helping farmers and communities to thrive even in a changing climate.

Trees are changing some of Kenya’s most vulnerable regions, bringing energy, employment and new life.

The River Lhubiriha is crucial for Ugandan communities, but it's struggling against the pressures of farming and deforestation. Communities have mobilised to protect this precious waterway.

Nestled in the scenic Kapenguria Forest of West Pokot, Kenya, a quiet transformation is unfolding.

Discover how three Indigenous communities are safeguarding some of our planet's most treasured landscapes.

In Kasese, Uganda, 17% of girls drop out of school, 29% regularly don’t attend and many perform poorly, due to a lack of access to sanitary pads. This not only makes the girls feel inferior but also subjects them to stigma.

Something remarkable is happening on the windswept Isle of Skye. Old conifer plantations are being transformed into native forest.

Redempta tells us her extraordinary story, and about her mission to see the ravaged Dundori Forest restored.  

A new generation of tree-lovers appear in Katooke, Uganda.

“When disaster strikes, it’s the women and the children who suffer the most. By including women in the reforestation, they’ll take care of the trees because they’ve been taught about the dangers of deforestation.”

With training and resources, smallholder farmers in Mbunga sub-county, Uganda are transforming their lives and restoring agricultural landscapes by planting trees and keeping bees.

In West Pokot County, Kenya, the scars of rampant deforestation for charcoal production run deep. But thanks to the wonderful support of people like you, the community is planting and growing trees that will help restore degraded landscapes and build resilience.

Zai pit is a simple and affordable technique that can help farmers in dry areas like Kitui County to improve their livelihoods by helping them grow their crops more successfully.

Last month, a team of twelve dedicated volunteers helped craft and install 500 eco-friendly cooking stoves to ease pressure on Kenya’s Upper Imenti Forest.

Meet Onesmus, one of many smallholder farmers in Kitui County, Kenya who’s embracing the power of trees to grow a resilient future.

We celebrated this year’s National Tree Week by giving away 3,000 free native saplings to over 1,000 households across Oxfordshire through the Garden Tree Giveaway!

In Meru County, Kenya, Dorothy Naitore stands proudly amongst tree saplings. She explains how new trees are being planted in her homeland, and the benefits they bring.