By Kyle Weinstein & Gracie Strobel | WellKind Program Director, ATC Assistant Director
We are excited to post our first project on GlobalGiving through our partnership with the Appropriate Technology Collaborative. We're thrilled to share more about the incredible work we've accomplished this year.
Community Connections and Tree Distribution: We have established connections with three new communities around Lake Atitlan for this year's reforestation. Our team has already distributed 7,000 trees in one of these communities and plans to continue our efforts throughout the season. We have also partnered with several new local organizations donating trees to our program.
Native Tree Nursery: Our native tree nursery on WELLKIND land has produced 12,000 trees, including several rare native species that will be planted in local forests. To ensure diversity, we collect native seeds from different parts of the lake every month.
As we move forward, we're developing some exciting new initiatives:
Internship Program Development:We are developing a curriculum for internships, targeting Guatemalan university students in environmental fields and local youth leaders. The program will include hands-on work in our native tree nursery, visits to reforestation sites, field trips to permaculture sites, and more. Our goal is to nurture the environmental stewards of tomorrow.
Tree Distribution and Monitoring: We are working to distribute 30,000 trees to seven communities this year. This involves transporting trees from various nurseries and ensuring their distribution to local beneficiaries. Our team will conduct monitoring and evaluation visits to each reforestation site.
Solar Installations: We are completing solar installations by ATC in our office this week, which will provide more reliable power and allow us to allocate more funds directly to our projects.
We are incredibly grateful for your continued support, which has been pivotal in advancing our reforestation and sustainability goals. Together, we are making a lasting impact on our environment and communities.
Warm regards,
Kyle Weinstein (WellKind Program Director) & Gracie Strobel (ATC Assistant Director)
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