Funding Results:

As they say in Africa, “water willing, we will see the growth”. It was our understanding that planting trees for giraffe was the primary focus of this program. Upon Anne's recent visit to Mtowambu, we found that the project was so much more. Yes, the children plant tree species like acacia and others that giraffe and other animals use for food and shelter, but we learned that for many children, the schools are a crucial source of food. In the dry season, the children only eat one meal a day at home and the schools provide additional sources of nutrition.

Tree Nursery Program

Focusing on the underprivileged Tanzanian region of Tarangire-Manyara, school kids plant trees that the giraffe like to eat and learn about habitat and biodiversity. 

Simply put, giraffe and other animals need trees for shelter and food. The AID Foundation Education Coordinators teach children the responsibility of providing for their environment and how it will return to benefit everyone. More trees equal more life.

Through this program, the AID Foundation provides a large water tank and seeds to plant not only trees, but food and water for the people. The children plant avocado and papaya that they can eat at school and bring the seedlings home to plant locally for their families. The schools can also sell tree seedlings and use the income for educational purposes. 

Our education coordinators conduct this program and evaluate the results. This is a super program that really benefits the school and community in many ways. We can really (literally) see it growing.