Plant 50,000 Native Trees in Togo's Rural schools

In the week of March 20th, 2026, our team carried out a nationwide field visit across all 24 partner schools in Togo as part of our ongoing environmental education and tree planting program.

This visit allowed us to track the progress of trees planted in 2025, carefully mapping planting sites and evaluating the survival rate of seedlings. Beyond counting trees, we engaged directly with students and teachers to understand what is working—and what needs improvement.

We identified key challenges affecting tree survival, including grazing and maintenance practices. In response, we have reviewed and strengthened practical solutions such as:

• Strengthening student-led tree care activities
• Supporting schools with better maintenance guidance
• Reinforcing local ownership of planted trees

These efforts are already helping schools take stronger responsibility for protecting their trees.

Program Growth
We are excited to share that 4 new schools (EPP Kpélé Bémé, EPP Dzanipé, EPP Adzahoun Fiagbé, EPP Atigbé) have joined the program, expanding our reach from 24 to 28 schools across Togo. This growth means more children are learning about environmental stewardship while actively contributing to reforestation efforts.

Why This Matters
Each tree planted is more than just a seedling—it represents:

• A hands-on learning opportunity for students
• A step toward restoring local ecosystems
• A long-term investment in healthier communities

Thanks to your support, we are not only planting trees—we are nurturing a generation that understands the importance of protecting the environment.

What’s Next
We will continue monitoring tree growth, improving survival strategies, and expanding the program to reach even more schools and communities.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

In June 2025, Habitat & Education Promotion led a tree-planting initiative across 24 elementary schools in Togo, successfully planting 760 fruit trees—including mango and orange varieties—to promote environmental education and food security. Students, teachers, and volunteers took part in hands-on activities that strengthened their understanding of sustainability, climate action, and the importance of caring for the earth. Each school received 20 to 40 trees, with students playing an active role in planting and caretaking—helping cultivate a long-term sense of ownership and responsibility.

Since our last update, we returned to Akpato School to plant additional orange trees, ensuring the school has the fruit varieties needed for both nutrition and learning. With this final activity, we officially conclude our 2025 school planting season, reaching over 800 fruit trees planted across 24 schools and bringing our overall total to 9,000 trees planted since the start of this program.

The impact continues to grow. Schoolyards are becoming greener, students are more engaged, and communities surrounding these schools are increasingly requesting to join the initiative.

Looking ahead, we are entering a major expansion phase.

Through strong partnerships with the participating schools, we have secured over 50 hectares of land dedicated to reforestation and agroforestry. Beginning in 2026, these sites will host a diverse mix of species including:

• Gmelina arborea

• Terminalia superba

• Elaeis guineensis

• Citrus limon

• Anacardium occidentale

• Citrus sinensis

• Mangifera indica

• Persea americana

• Annona muricata

• Psidium guajava

• Cocos nucifera

• Khaya senegalensis

• Khaya grandifoliola

• Tectona grandis

Even more exciting, we are pleased to announce that six new schools will join our program starting January 1, 2026, expanding our reach and deepening our impact.

With this growth, our target for 2026 is ambitious and inspiring: planting 50,000 new trees.

We are grateful for your continued support, which makes all of this possible. Please see a few photos of the trees planted this year—they are growing strong, cared for daily by the students who proudly helped plant them.

Together, we are building greener schools, healthier communities, and a sustainable future for hundreds of young learners.

Links:

• Our Website
• This year tree planting highlights
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