{"id":4246,"date":"2025-07-10T10:22:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T08:22:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/climatefund.nf-int.org\/news\/obstbaum-pflanztage-im-senegal\/"},"modified":"2025-07-18T14:35:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T12:35:19","slug":"fruit-tree-planting-days-in-senegal","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/climatefund.nf-int.org\/en\/news\/fruit-tree-planting-days-in-senegal\/","title":{"rendered":"Fruit Tree Planting Days in Senegal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p><strong>July 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 2025, our reforestation initiative, funded by the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">NFI Climate Fund<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, focused on the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">northwest and southwest regions<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> of the country. The project aimed to promote climate awareness and enhance food security through fruit tree planting, involving both youth and adults in targeted communities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Areas of implementation<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pilot Villages:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Merina Sine Ndiaye, Fordiokh,\u00a0 Keur Ngor<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Additional Locations:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hamlets: S\u00e9kitar\u00e9, T\u00e9b\u00e9ne, Keur Aly S Diaw, Keur Bam, Keur Bocar<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Horticultural Training Center of Thieppe <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(where a new Naturefriends group has been created)<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=&#8221;nivo&#8221; interval=&#8221;0&#8243; images=&#8221;4202,4205,4208,4211,4214,4217,4220,4223,4226,4229,4232,4235,3922&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1648031449236{margin-top: -20px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1741167745199{margin-bottom: -1px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>PROJEKT<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>REPORT<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tree distribution and planting<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Between <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">22 May &#8211; 1 June<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, together with local communities, we planted 3,150 fruit trees \u2014 mango, lemon, cashew, and sapodilla \u2014 chosen not just for their resilience to climate change, but for their promise to feed and sustain.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Children leading the way: Educational workshops with pupils<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In each pilot village, the sound of laughter echoed beneath shaded trees as children gathered for something special: their first <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">climate workshop in nature\u2019s classroom<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Naturefriends Senegal (ASAN) conducted one <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">outdoor training workshop<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for elementary school pupils (aged 11\u201313), with <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">30 participants per village<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, divided into three working groups.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The workshop included the following components:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Climate change awareness-building:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Grouped into teams, each child had a voice. They discussed <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">climate change<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, its causes and effects, and what they \u2014 as future stewards of the land \u2014 could do about it. Presidents were elected, reporters took notes, and the results of their reflections were shared proudly with peers. While their understanding was still taking shape, their curiosity was vivid and alive. Teachers and parents were encouraged to continue nurturing this growing awareness.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plant production techniques<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next came the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hands-on learning<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. With the help of skilled technicians, the children learned how to prepare potting soil, sow seeds, repot seedlings, and care for young plants. By the end of each session, the pupils were not just students \u2014 they were newly appointed <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">tree guardians<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, each committed to protecting the trees planted in their homes and villages.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strengthening the engagement of adults and youth<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ahead of each planting day, discussions were held with adults and young people in all villages. In these informal gatherings, technicians shared practical advice: how to water and care for seedlings, dig basins, prune properly, and use natural solutions to keep pests away.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These sessions weren\u2019t just about technique \u2014 they were about ownership. Every household, every elder, every youth who listened became a co-steward of the trees planted. The result was a stronger, more sustainable foundation for lasting change.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Looking back, the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2025 Fruit Tree Planting Day<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> wasn\u2019t only about trees. It was about <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">connection<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2014 to the land, to knowledge, and to each other. It strengthened our Naturefriends network, sparked new interest in climate action among children, and empowered communities with both tools and hope.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We are proud to say that this project was a success \u2014 and even more proud to share it with all donors. On behalf of every child who planted a seed, every elder who shared wisdom, and every village that welcomed us with open arms, we extend our <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">deepest gratitude to the donors of the Naturefriends Climate Fund<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Together, we\u2019ve planted more than trees \u2014 we\u2019ve planted the roots of a healthier, greener, and bluer planet.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mamadou Mbodji<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>You can find more information about the Tree Sponsorships project <em><a href=\"https:\/\/climatefund.nf-int.org\/en\/treesponsorship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/em>&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>July 2025<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4229,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"Februar 2025 %%tagline%%","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"news":[13],"class_list":["post-4246","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","news-news"],"blocksy_meta":{"styles_descriptor":{"styles":{"desktop":"","tablet":"","mobile":""},"google_fonts":[],"version":6}},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/climatefund.nf-int.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/4246"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/climatefund.nf-int.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/climatefund.nf-int.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/news"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/climatefund.nf-int.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/4246\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4297,"href":"https:\/\/climatefund.nf-int.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/4246\/revisions\/4297"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/climatefund.nf-int.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4229"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/climatefund.nf-int.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4246"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"news","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/climatefund.nf-int.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news?post=4246"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}