Millions of people in Ethiopia and across the breadth of the Great Green Wall live in poverty and struggle to feed their families, exacerbated by climate change and lack of natural resources. But trees are the solution, offering people a source of food and a means of earning a much-needed income.
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The communities we work with are struggling with the very real effects of the climate crisis – lack of resources and erratic weather means people are struggling to feed their families and buy medical supplies and school books. Many trees are cut down for firewood and land is rapidly losing its fertility which makes it difficult to grow food for people to eat. For example, a third of the population of Ethiopia is living in extreme poverty.
We work with communities to tackle hunger, poverty, and the effects of the climate crisis. We grow trees, improve the fertility of the soil and support people to sustainably manage land. Trees provide nutritious fruit, nuts and leaves, providing stable supplies of food. We support communities to make and sell tree products, providing income for essential healthcare and education, for example, supporting communities in Metema to collect frankincense resin from the Boswelia tree.
