Orginisation encourages planting trees in Thembisa
The project aims to create food sustainability in local communities.
On July 18, a collection of small community-based organisations and non-profit companies worked together to plant, photograph, tag and map 200 fruit trees across Gauteng.
Chosen to be part of this initiative was the community of Thembisa.
The project was the brainchild of The Ground Movers. Supporting them were 10 Million Makers, the Refilwe Pieterse Foundation, Envirocare, iZindaba Zokudla and the Enviro Research Hub, the project aimed to create food sustainability in local communities.
Trees were sent to hubs in Thembisa and other areas to share with trusted local organisations, including old age homes, schools and NPCs.
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“Tree planting aligns with the values and principles of Mandela Day, and it aims to create food sustainability in local communities.
The Ground Movers are doing agriculture and are passionate about our environment. We want to help others do the same. We believe in growing our future, and we invite everyone to join us so we might grow it together,” said Vuyo Tishane from The Ground Movers.
Michele Sohn from 10 Million Makers said planting trees benefited the community.
“For us, this is about more than just planting a tree. It is about growing stronger, resilient communities.
“The Ground Movers approached us about the project. In a matter of days, using our network of micro-organisations, we matched 200 trees to 200 people who will plant and nurture them and share the benefits with the community,” said Sohn.
Getting involved was an easy choice for the Refilwe Pieterse Foundation in Alexandra.
“We ignite the fire of purpose through applied education, and what better purpose to ignite than the desire and ability to grow a tree, save the climate and feed a family?” said the founder, Refilwe Pieterse.
