How Medellín, Colombia, Used Trees to Cool a City by 2°C
The news of this wonderful story reached us through one of our team members in Latin America. What...
Help Plant 2,000 Trees in the Sahara
This project is about more than just planting trees. It is about helping people remain connected to their land, their villages, their culture, and their future.
Honoring the Past, Protecting the Future: Manica Youth Assembly Leads Environmental Action in Zimbabwe
In Zimbabwe’s Manicaland Province, our partner, Manica Youth Assembly (MAYA), continues to demonstrate how young people can turn this understanding into meaningful community action.
From Filth to Green: Chhaya Taralekar Helps Revive a Bus Stop in Kharghar
The transformation took place at the Belpada Gaon Bus Stop as part of a “Freedom from Filth” campaign held just before India’s Independence Day.
National Tree Day in Mauritania: 20,000 Trees Planted
Recently, Dah Ebbe told us about the National Tree Planting Day in Mauritania. He shared that “we participated in National Tree Day yesterday, on Saturday, August 1st. Mauritania commemorates this day annually by planting 20,000 trees!”
India’s 80th Independence Day: Dharmendra Kar Inspires Us Again!
This Independence Day, our GreenMarshals silently joined me in creating a 360° transformation at Palaspe Police Chowk on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway, planting around 80 trees and plants to celebrate India’s 80 years of Independence.
Happy 91st birthday to the Dalai Lama!
On 6 July, we celebrated the 91st birthday of the Dalai Lama, one of the Global Tree Initiative’s greatest sources of inspiration!
We’ve Moved! Our New Website Address
We are excited to share that the Global Tree Initiative website has a new home: https://globaltreeinitiative.org/
Manny and Yolaine Jooste Enjoy the Fruits of Their Labour
Manny was delighted to show us the beautiful fruits of their labour. From their previous plantings, they harvested delicious fruit and vegetables.
Final Plantings for Trees For Schools Project, Daylesford Dharma School
“We have planted over 500 plants over the past 8 months and visited the site on 18 separate occasions through Spring, Summer, and now Autumn…”
Planting Starts At The Kelusa Tiny Forest, Bali
The “fertile ground” we are seeking is often already beneath our feet, waiting for us to recognize its potential.
Latest News From Our GTI India Team
In light of recent developments, we are announcing the resignation of our three Regional Coordinator volunteers in India: Dipen Mehta, Lokendra Balasaria, and Mrinalini Nigde.
Celebrating 1000 Tree-Planting Reports Submitted!
This week, we received the 1000th tree-planting report! Yes, one thousand! This is a tremendous milestone for our organization and our global community.
Welcome to Haiti, country number 70 to join our global community!
Thanks to Charles Brunel and his project, Agrinotech, Haiti became the 70th country to join our global tree-planting community! Welcome, Charles!
International Women’s Day: Planting seeds of growth, both in nature and within ourselves.
“Our retreat concluded with an International Women’s Day celebration: Planting seeds of growth, both in nature and within ourselves.”
Trees for Ösel Hita’s Birthday Campaign
We are celebrating Ösel Hita’s birthday on 12 February by planting trees with love, gratitude, and intention.
GTI India Prepares For Summer Planting
With Winter melting away, our team in India is preparing for their summer planting activity!
Celebrating Inter-Faith Harmony Week
The purpose of this special week-long celebration and reflection is to bring people of all religions and beliefs together in peace and friendship.
A reflection on 2025, and looking ahead into 2026
A message from our Global Coordinator Director and Regional Coordinator for Aruba, Hans Timpner.
SEE Learning Indonesia celebrates International Day of Education!
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.




















