Tree planting!!! #treeplanting

To honour the children whom writings were chosen for the book "Nature & Future." Each child received a young mango tree bearing their name at their respective schools (7 schools total participated). Mango trees were donated by the Forestry Commission-Bolgatanga.

The Official #Nature&Future book launch!!!

#WorldEnvironmentDay

 

TREE Africa has published a book written by our youth. This book began as a writing contest. The best writings from that contest were selected and compiled in this book. Most discussions about the environment are summits and meetings comprised of adults. We wanted to hear the opinions of our children. Here are a few pictures of the official book launch of "Nature & Future" and celebration of World Environment Day...led by our young authors. By uplifting children to be our future leaders, inventors and entrepreneurs, we believe that transformation is both imperative and possible, but it requires courage, vision and a new mindset from Africa's youth

 This was a book launch truly pulled off by children! The opening prayer, keynote address, readings from the book, theme inspired drama performance, ...all done by children! There to support them were community leaders, heads of NGO's, like minded National organisations, teachers, their parents and peers. They were honoured with a certificate and a commitment from TREE Africa to plant a tree bearing each child's name at their respective schools. Leaving a true legacy of writing, reading and protecting the environment. #Nature&Future

 We celebrated the children of TREE Africa and all of Africa's children, in honour of #InternationalDayoftheAfricanChild

Before the celebration, we explained that this party was to honour them! We encouraged them to go after their dreams, asked some what they wanted to be when they grow up, then we ate, danced and sang songs. A great time was had by all! We are already looking forward to celebrating #InternationalDayoftheAfricanchild2017

Keeping in line with our environmental responsibility, we brought our own bowls and spoons from home=0 waste

waiting patiently in line

Co-Founder serving cake and juice

Jollof rice is everyone's favourite as Co-Founder dishes with a smile