Success Stories
Read our inspiring success stories, and get to know our global community!
Planting and restoration work continues at Atisha Buddhist Centre, Australia
“We are continuing to develop the site around Kadampa Stupa with garden areas, and restoring the native plant groups, starting with groundcovers, herbs and grasses then small shrubs.”
Transformed for Life! A community-based project in Uganda.
Transformed for Life’s mission is to assist and support vulnerable children and their families.
Planting trees to boost food sovereignty and livelihoods in rural Brazil
Matheus Italiano, our regional coordinator in Brazil, returns with a wonderful tree-planting story for us.
Planting trees for a balanced and healthy environment
Quantum Loophole believes it is time to find a balance between industries and Nature.
Monterey Cypress trees from California, USA
Today we would like to introduce you Kolby M. Graham from California as he tells us about the Monterey Cypress trees he grows.
Asmita and Prayag plant mango trees to celebrate their wedding!
On the 26th of February, Asmita and Prayag celebrated their wedding. To make this special day even more special, they planted trees together!
Diane Briggs shares a wonderful story with us
Diane tells us that she planted a Mango tree in Santa Cruz de La Sierra, Bolivia, in memory of their beloved mum.
500 trees planted in Somalia to benefit nomadic community
Abdikani believes that if they plant more trees, they can create an environment in which nature and people thrive, and they can conserve the lands.
Friends in France plant trees to provide shade to horses
Together as friends, they planted a total of 95 fruit trees on Anne’s field. In the future, the trees will provide shade for the horses.
Monks at Drepung Thiksay Educational & Cultural Society plant 10 trees!
At the Mundgod Tibetan Camp in Karnataka, India, they planted 10 trees. The trees they planted include mango, coconut, pomegranate and neem trees.
25 trees planted and dedicated to Mother Earth and a better environment
This week’s success story is shared by Mukesh Chaudhari, from India.
Mother and son plant one Bodhi tree together in Australia
Jason tells us that he and his mother, Rosie, planted a Bodhi tree together.
1,000 trees planted in Pune, India
In December 2023, Mr. Dhole initiated another planting project in the area of Haveli, Pune, India. For this project, 1,000 saplings were planted.
“Secret” tree planting in Australia
I love walking through the park and seeing my trees thriving and helping the planet, providing shade and habitat for the birds and other insect life.
Sixteen trees dedicated to all the teachers
In late 2023, Chhaya participated in the planting of 16 trees with children from the Rotarians Sunrise and Zilla Parishad School.
One lemon tree planted to kick off 2024!
They dedicate their hard work to everyone in the Global Tree Initiative community. “May the year 2024 bear a lot of sweet and beautiful fruit for everyone who is part of the Global Tree Initiative.
“Trees protect and feed us. We must honor them.”
Ms. Cheryl Humphreys from Sunshine Coast, Australia, planted a tree and dedicated it to her granddaughter Elise.
HAK retreat in Australia came to a close with the planting of 110 shrubs
Mark Allaway and Jill Lancashire, our Australian coordinators, tell us about the recent Habit Alignment Key (HAK) retreat that was led by our founder, Tenzin Ösel Hita.
Celebrating life through tree planting
Fifty-five of the trees were dedicated to David Gaunt in memory and celebration of his life
“Trees are life, miti hupenyu, izihlahla ziyimpilo!”
Jussa Kudherezera, our regional coordinator in Zimbabwe and the founder of Manica Youth Assembly (MAYA), inspires us with his latest story.