Planting orchards for rescued animals Reforestation for rural livelihoods in Honduras Planting fruit trees for Guatemalan families Planting native trees to save Hawaiian forests

Fruit Tree Planting Foundation

Org #10826
Vetted since 2012 Top Ranked Effective Nonprofit Site Visit Verified
2002
year founded
$210,884
raised on GlobalGiving
14
years fundraising
7
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

The mission of the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation is to benefit the environment, human health, and animal welfare by strategically donating and planting fruit and nut tree orchards where they will best serve communities for generations and to encourage the planting of 18 billion edible fruit trees worldwide.

Project Leaders
Cem  Akin
Cem Akin
Lizzy Rainey
Lizzy Rainey
Team
Cem Akin, James Kaechele, Lizzy Rainey, Erik Wilson, Leanna Pohevitz
Organization Information
P.O. Box 81881
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
United States
831-621-8096
Organization Information
P.O. Box 81881
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
United States
831-621-8096

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

Trees that support rural livelihoods

By Lizzy Rainey | Development Manager

Dear friends, We are preparing for our return to the Peruvian Amazon in November 2026. This expedition is a major milestone, marking seven years since our 2019 launch, as we evaluate established... Read the full report ›

30,000 fruit trees planted in Uganda

By Lizzy Rainey | Development Manager

Dear friends, We are proud to share that our recent efforts in Uganda have resulted in the planting of 30,000 trees. These trees were established at community centers and schools, as well as the... Read the full report ›

Mococa has been transformed by fruit trees

By Lizzy Rainey | Development Manager

Dear friends, In the Mococa region of Brazil, local communities are facing escalating environmental threats. Rising temperatures, prolonged dry spells, and heavy, erratic rains have led to increased... Read the full report ›
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