A message from our Global Coordinator Director and Regional Coordinator for Aruba, Hans Timpner.

For us at SEE learning Indonesia, the Tiny Forest is compassion and love made visible. It’s a safe space for education of the heart and mind.

In the year 2025, we received an incredible total of 19 tree-planting reports from Mark, making him our most active reporter for 2025! 

The Fact Sheet shows what our global community has been up to throughout the year, and tells a story of the year 2025.

“We believe that this project is not only about planting trees, but also about cultivating compassion, strengthening community, and nurturing selflessness in the next generation.”

Welcoming the birds and insects lies close to the hearts of Manny and Yolaine. The greenery in their garden will attract many birds and insects, turning it into a small, biodiverse sanctuary.

In this week’s news article, we are happy to update you on the latest happenings from “down under” – Australia. 

Good luck to everyone who is preparing for this tree-planting day in Italy. We look forward to hearing about your plantings! 

This year, we are bringing you some fun and interesting statistics about… us, at the Global Tree Initiative!

On the 21st of September (the International Day of Peace), a group of friends came together around the “Let-Love-Rule Peace-Tree”.

This international day is recognized by the United Nations, and this year, we will shine the spotlight on some of our environmental teachers and those who inspire us!

Mrinalini expressed her heartfelt appreciation to everyone who helped to make this wonderful activity possible.

Small actions, rooted in compassion, connect us to something much larger.

When it comes to caring for our planet, our youth are not just planting ideas, they’re planting actual trees!

Our founder, Tenzin Ösel Hita, is hosting yet another HAK retreat. This time, in Colombia, from 6 to 10 August.

Last week, on the 6th of July, we celebrated the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday! The Dalai Lama is one of the Global Tree Initiative’s inspiring heroes. 

The land surrounding Chenrezig Institute, once overgrazed and barren, has been transformed into a thriving forest by dedicated members and locals. Walking through the grounds, you can feel the harmonious coexistence of people, animals, and the majestic trees.