Join us in supporting the people behind the forests — local heroes who make our work possible
Every tree grown starts with a person – a local hero who commits their time, energy and expertise to restoring forests and strengthening their community.
From agroforestry pioneers to beekeepers and female eco entrepreneurs, these dedicated people are at the heart of climate action.
Your support directly helps these heroes by providing them with the tools, training and resources they need to lead restoration efforts and create lasting change.
By investing in people, you’re not just growing forests – you’re building resilient communities and inspiring environmental responsibility for generations to come.
Behind every forest restored is a story of resilience, commitment and a vision for a sustainable future. These local Heroes are leading the way, bringing skill, innovation and passion to each project. Learn more about their journeys and the impact they’re creating on the ground.
Exhildah is a 49-year-old farmer, mother, teacher and an inspiring Honorary Forest Officer (HFO) at our Copperbelt project in Zambia. In her role as an HFO, Exhildah works with the Forestry Department and community members to safeguard the beautiful Imanda mushitu forest from illegal logging and overuse, ensuring it remains a source of life for future generations.
With support from our Gewocha Forest project, Habtamu, a 35-year-old father of two, set up a productive agroforestry plot. On his quarter hectare, he’s planted banana, avocado and mango trees, which provide shade for his coffee plants and create a balanced ecosystem that helps protect the soil and increase his harvests. Habtamu now earns around $100 each week and has enough fresh vegetables to feed his family while selling the extra produce.
Pictured here with his son, Laxon, Ngosa is one of the farmers making a huge impact on Zambia’s miombo forest in our Mukungule project, where sustainable beekeeping is transforming lives and protecting nature. Nearly 750 beehives have already been installed across the community, helping farmers like Ngosa earn a stable income while encouraging them to care for their local forests. As more locals see the benefits of sustainable beekeeping, communities become stronger custodians of the forest.
Your donation helps bring life-changing opportunities and sustainable solutions to communities, with benefits that extend to both people and the planet.
Support a local farmer with a beekeeping kit that generates additional income and promotes biodiversity, helping communities thrive alongside reforestation efforts.
Enable 10 local heroes to receive hands-on training in agroforestry, empowering them to grow sustainable food sources, protect the environment, and restore the land for future generations.
Equip an Honorary Forest Officers (HFO) with the training and tools they need to protect the forest. HFOs safeguard forests from illegal logging and overuse, ensuring it remains a source of life for future generations.
Unlike many other organizations, WeForest retains long-term control over the delivery of our forest and landscape restoration projects to ensure they’re successful.
We consider our social as well as environmental impact by working closely with local communities.
Ready to make an impact? Help us empower our local heroes and take part in creating a sustainable, thriving planet.
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