EMERGING INITIATIVES
(Tier 1 Projects)
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At Collaborative for Change, Emerging Initiatives are given the support they need to grow and succeed. Each project is advised by our Restoration and Advisory Collective (RAC) and the Collaborative for Change team, ensuring they receive expert guidance and valuable resources. As these projects develop and demonstrate their potential, they may be selected to become one of our Pilot Projects, gaining additional support and visibility as they move toward full implementation.
Join us in making a big impact with small contributions. Discover a range of Emerging Initiatives that you can support with as little as $20. Every donation plays a vital role in helping these projects grow and create positive change for our planet.
Green Globe Organisation
This innovative project is geared towards integrating agroforestry practices into the livelihoods of rural communities in Cameroon in general and Bamenda in particular, thereby enhancing climate resilience while promoting sustainable agriculture. Initiatives that prioritize the combination of trees with crops and livestock, seek to effortlessly restore degraded lands, improve biodiversity, and increase carbon sequestration.
The objectives of this project include but not limited to:
1. Enhance Climate Resilience. That is, the implementation agroforestry systems that withstand climate variability and improve soil health.
2. To empower local communities. Initiatives geared towards providing training and resources to farmers, particularly women and youth, to adopt sustainable practices increases resilience and empowers the community.
3. To boost Economic Opportunities. This initiative aims at creating income-generating activities through the sale of diverse agroforestry products.
The target beneficiaries of this project include; rural farmers, particularly women and youth, in vulnerable communities across Bamenda and other parts of Cameroon.
Expected Outcomes:
The expected outcomes of this project include:
• Increased agricultural productivity and food security.
• Improved livelihoods through diversified income sources.
• Strengthened community resilience to climate change impacts.
• Enhanced ecosystem services, contributing to biodiversity conservation.
Namsal Climate Concern International
Namsal Climate Concern International is a climate action grassroots organization in Uganda whose mission is to contribute to nature and the earth’s biodiversity through habitat enhancement, environmental conservation, and education for a protected environment.
We look at people not solely as potential victims of climate change, but also as potential leaders of climate action. Hence, all our actions on combating climate change are 100% dependent on people because we believe that our planet concerns us all and we are all required to save it from climate change.
We are engaged in a wide range of issues in environmental and nature conservation but work specifically with plastic waste, energy, and forest restoration. Our work is all about finding solutions for climate change through reducing greenhouse gas emissions, which must get to zero as soon as possible. Remember that it’s not too late to make this happen.
Objective:
1.To plant trees in 10 primary schools in Kasese District to promote environmental conservation and awareness among students and the local community.
2.To create a sustainable green environment in schools and surrounding areas by involving students in environmental care and protection.
3.To combat deforestation, soil erosion, and climate change impacts in the district.
Goals:
1. Environmental Education: Educate students on the importance of trees in preserving the environment.
2. Increased Green Coverage: Plant trees that will serve as shade, contribute to biodiversity, and improve air quality.
3. Climate Action: Contribute to mitigating the effects of climate change by planting native or climate-resilient tree species.
4. Community Engagement: Involve the local community, parents, and teachers in supporting and maintaining the planted trees.
Activities:
1. Site Selection:
Identify and assess 10 primary schools in Kasese District willing to participate.
Collaborate with school administrators and local authorities to secure the necessary permissions and locations for tree planting.
2. Tree Selection:
Choose tree species that are suitable for the local climate and environment. Examples could include fruit trees, indigenous species, or fast-growing trees like Acasia, Mango, or Neem.
Ensure the species selected are beneficial for local wildlife, soil conservation, and the school environment.
3. Partnerships & Sponsorships:
Collaborate with local environmental organizations, NGOs, and businesses for funding, tree seedlings, and materials.
Seek collaboration with local forestry departments, environmental agencies, or universities that could provide technical expertise.
4. Tree Planting Day:
Organize a tree planting event in each school with students, teachers, and local community members.
Plan for each school to plant a set number of trees (e.g., 50-100 trees per school, depending on the space available).
Ensure students are actively involved in planting and learning how to care for their trees.
5. Training and Workshops:
Conduct training sessions for students and teachers on tree planting, care, and environmental conservation.
Workshops could focus on topics like climate change, sustainability, and the role of trees in the ecosystem.
6. Maintenance:
Develop a maintenance plan that includes regular watering, pruning, and monitoring of tree growth.
7. Awareness Campaign:
Launch an awareness campaign using posters, school assemblies, and local media to inform the community about the importance of tree planting.
Organize competitions, such as essay writing or drawing contests, for students on environmental conservation.
Expected Outcomes:
1. Planting and nurturing of over 500-1000 trees across the 10 primary schools.
2. Increased awareness of environmental issues and climate change among students, teachers, and the community.
3. Creation of a more sustainable and green school environment.
4. Strengthened community involvement in environmental conservation.
Initiative For Climate Change And Renewable Energy Advocacy
The "One Tree, One Corp Member Nurture for One Year Service" is an innovative environmental initiative which aims to promote environmental sustainability in Nigeria through a collaborative effort between the Initiative for Climate Change and Renewable Energy Advocacy and the National Youth Service Corps. This project will engage corp members in planting and nurturing trees across Nigerian communities for one year, thereby enhancing biodiversity, combating climate change, and fostering environmental stewardship among the youth. This will further foster eco-friendly practices, promotes sustainable development (SDG 13), community engagement and youth empowerment.
The overall goal of this project is to promote environmental sustainability, climate change mitigation, and youth empowerment through tree planting and nurturing. However, specifically, the project aims to:
- plant and nurture one tree per corps member during their service year
- educate and engage 30,000 corps members on environmental conservation and climate change
- develop a sustainable tree nurturing model
- plant 24,000 trees in selected communities over one year
- educate at least 100,000 community members about environmental conservation
Yenwaa Collectives
Yenwaa (our trees) for resilient community livelihoods and landscapes.
As a community-based organization, we focus on creating resilient livelihoods through programs that empower, educate, and uplift.
we work to regenerate the landscape, empower people, and create a thriving, resilient community.
Our organizations focus on four main pillars:
1. Farmer Training & Capacity Building
Permaculture Design Workshops – Training on soil health, water conservation, agroforestry, and regenerative farming techniques.
Demonstration Farms & Learning Hubs – Establish hands-on learning sites where farmers can practice permaculture techniques.
Composting & Soil Fertility Workshops – Teaching composting, biochar production, and natural fertilizers to enrich soils.
2. Youth & Community Engagement
School & Youth Programs – Partnering with schools to introduce permaculture concepts and encourage eco-literacy.
Community Tree Planting Days – Engaging local groups in afforestation and reforestation efforts.
Food Forest & Urban Gardening Initiatives – Encouraging households to grow their own food using permaculture principles.
3. Climate & Biodiversity Awareness Campaigns
Local Radio & Social Media Awareness – Sharing climate-smart agriculture practices and success stories.
Farmer-to-Farmer Knowledge Sharing – Creating mentorship programs where experienced farmers train new participants.
Sustainable Water Management Education – Teaching techniques like rainwater harvesting, swales, and keyline design.
4. Monitoring & Research-Based Learning
Citizen Science & Biodiversity Tracking – Community-led biodiversity monitoring to track the impact of restoration efforts.
Carbon Sequestration & Climate Resilience Studies – Educating farmers on the role of healthy soils in mitigating climate change.
Regenerative Business & Market Linkages – Training on farm-to-market value chains, agroecology business models, and cooperative farming.
Tree Nursery Project
I wish to establish a tree nursery project in my community in Mutare which will cater to all areas affected by deforestation which is on the rise.
Funds will be used in conducting awareness campaigns and outreach in schools, construction of a tree nursery as well as paying some of the members to work on the nursery.
I'm looking forward to stretching my Project with campaigns and awareness throughout the eastern highlands of Zimbabwe which is recognized internationally as one of the Key Biodiversity area.
TOGETHER 4 TREES
Together4trees Kenya's reforestation and afforestation project involves planting and replanting trees in primary schools. The CBO collaborates with various primary institutions, school staff, students, parents, and residents in a special tree-planting event. The project aims to increase school grounds greenery and encourage environmental conservation practices in a wider community. Our targeted beneficiaries include primary schools, school members, and residents. Our project outcomes include promoting greener school environments to encourage healthy and safe learning environments.
Justus Wanjohi
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(+254) 0728832112
Billion Trees Uganda limited
Billion Trees Uganda Limited, a nonprofit organization operating in southwestern Uganda, we are not only planting trees but also protecting endangered species and wetlands.
REGREENING MY VILLAGE, DEVELOPING OUR GRASSROOTS ECONOMY
With your help, I could plant seeds of change in my community by donating over 15,000 Hass avocado trees to 300 subsistence households in the nearby village.
NJOJJO TOURS UGANDA
- Community-Based Organization (CBO)
This is a tour and travel company located in South Western Uganda. Njojjo Tours offers unique adventures and expeditions in the countries of Uganda and Rwanda.
It aims to create a sustainable environment, Tourism, and community development by providing education to underprivileged children under the Caring Hearts Organization.
Which is a community-based organization.
Njojjo Tours offers unique adventures in activities like gorilla tracking, chimpanzee tracking, game drives, canoeing, safari drives, and many activities showcasing the rich wildlife of Africa and ecotourism.
We Clean We Green-Malawi
- Non Profit
Led by Project Lead Pike Ng'oma, We Clean We Green-Malawi is an initiative that mobilizes the youth of Malawi against environmental degradation. Our mission is to empower young individuals through eco-friendly activities, enabling them to actively participate in environmental restoration and sustainable development. Key objectives are to revitalize damaged Malawian environments, educate youths on environmental stewardship, address climate change impacts, and support community resilience in areas such as food security, health, and education. Collaborating with various organizations, we aim to align with Sustainable Development Goals through projects like Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration, Sustainable Agroforestry, and Waste Management for Schools, funded by global partners including Cardano4Climate and Littlefish Foundation. Our waste management initiatives are supported by international entities, underscoring our commitment to a cleaner, greener Malawi.
Children's Education in Biodiversity Conservation in Manica Province, Mozambique
- Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)
Some of the people who are in Biodiversity Conservation started to fall in love when they were growing up, this is my particular case, so I think that if we could help our young brothers by letting them know more about biodiversity conservation and its role worldwide, climate changes, for example, would be useful for those who will work in Conservation in the future, they will start as early as possible and this will be wonderful for their achievements.
Many of the world’s ecosystems have undergone significant degradation with negative impacts on biological diversity and peoples’ livelihoods, (Gann & Lamb 2006).
These elements are critical to successful ecosystem management. Ecological restoration should:
- Improve biodiversity conservation
- Improve human livelihoods
- Empower local people
- Improve ecosystem productivity
So helping with Children's Education, will also have a big impact on the process of restoration because we are going to have future leaders who are well-educated about biodiversity conservation.
Extensive ecosystem restoration is increasingly seen as being central to conserving biodiversity and stabilizing the climate of the Earth. Although ambitious national and global targets have been set, global priority areas that account for spatial variation in benefits and costs have yet to be identified, (Strassburg et al. 2020).
Malawi: Hope Ministries
HOPE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL is a non-profit, non-governmental Organization Community driven, established to bring equal HOPE to the HOPELESS and underprivileged in their communities of all the three regions of Malawi, Central Africa and abroad through the promotion of equal opportunities in socio-economic empowerment, education, primary health care, advocacy, relief, climate change, disasters & agriculture so that they transform society for the glory of God. The organization is registered with Trustees Incorporation act in February 2017 with RG 20754/IM/5.2005 as a legal entity in Malawi.