Project Report
| Jun 26, 2019
Join us in helping our environment
By Tara Dawood | Project Leader
Thank you so much for donating to Plant a Tree in Karachi - Help Climate Change. We've almost raised $4000 and are very close to our goal of raising $5000 to plant 416 trees.
The Philippines, a tropical island nation in the Pacific, will now require by law all graduating students from elementary school to college plant 10 trees each before they can graduate. (Forbes) There is no such law in Pakistan and with the increasing population, there is greater need then ever.
Your donation is truly going to make a difference. Help us start planting by completing our goal of $5000. Donate today - celebrating the start of summer - just $10 to plant one tree or $20 for two. If all 56 donors receiving this message donates $10, we will raise $560 and be at $4264, and if everyone donates $25, we will exceed our goal!
Let the summer begin with planting of trees and climate change for the better!
Thank you!
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Mar 28, 2019
Help us bring down Karachi temperatures!
By Rafia Khatak | Project Volunteer
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According to Dawn newspaper, Inspector General Forest Syed Nasir Mahmood explained in a lecture at Karachi University, "If plantation efforts were taken in Karachi on scientific lines as is happening in other countries, Karachi’s temperature could be brought down by at least six to 10 degrees centigrade."
Trees create an ecosystem to provide habitat and food for birds and other animals.Trees absorb carbon dioxide and potentially harmful gasses, such as sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, from the air and release oxygen. One large tree can supply a day's supply of oxygen for four people. This is critical for a city like Karachi where so many die from dehydration and heatstroke and pollution rates are dangerous.
According to Inspector General Forest Mahmood , the forestry sector is facing great destruction worldwide despite the fact that this sector contributes greatly to national development goals and provides more than eight per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in some developing countries. Demographic factors, including population growth, density, distribution, migration, and urbanisation were important drivers of deforestation. Forest fires were also a key factor contributing to deforestation, he said.
Pakistan had lost significant forest cover over the years and urgently needed steps to counter adverse effects of climate change. That’s only possible through promoting forest culture in the country, he concluded.
We need your help so we can plant more trees. Earth Day is just around the corner. You can make such a difference!
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Dec 31, 2018
It's time to help our environment
By Tara Dawood | Project Leader
Thank you so much for donating to Plant a Tree in Karachi - Help Climate Change. We're so close to our goal of raising $3000 to plant 250 trees. Sometimes it's the little things that matter. Just the basics. The laws of nature have trees that give oxygen as well as help regulate temperature. These are blessed things that we as mankind should respect and look after. As the climate in Karachi changes by one degree every year, it is critical that we step up and help! The Chief Justice has now said the city is under climate emergency fueled by a growing population that we are not equipped for.
Your donation is truly going to make a difference. Help us start planting by completing our goal of $3000. Donate today the last day of the year or the beginning of the New Year just $10 to plant one tree or $20 for two. If all 33 donors receiving this message donates $10, we will raise $333 and be at $2859, and if everyone donates $20, we will easily meet our goal.
Let the New Year begin with planting of trees and climate change for the better!
Thank you!
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