We are an award winning international non-profit dedicated to planting fruit trees to alleviate world hunger; combat climate change; strengthen communities; and improve the surrounding air; soil; and water. Our mission is to strategically donate orchards where the need is greatest and the harvest will best serve communities for generations.
One such place is El Salvador; a country facing devastating deforestation and food insecurity. Fruit trees offer a sustainable; healthy solution. Families often lack the resources to gain horticultural training and our programs offer both the trees and education to ensure a fruitful future. Since 2013; we have helped pave the way towards a healthier future for Salvadorans by planting and distributing fruit trees throughout the country; including with families; schools; and women’s groups. Working closely with two respected NGOs; we have launched a ten-year plan to plant 100; 000 fruit trees; entering its fourth year with excellent results.
We have been able to feed ourselves; make money and have noticed a change in the environment. Thank you for all the effort you have put in towards the success of our land. Don Pedro Juan de Jesus Avarca (pictured) standing next to a mango tree we planted two years ago.
We invite you to join us by volunteering for a week-long fruit tree planting eco-adventure in July; 2018. Activities include planting trees and interacting with schools and families; and learning about best practices from our arborists. On the last day; we offer an excursion to reflect and visit some of Central America’s most important historical sites.
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30 June to 7 July, 2018
1 week
Children, teenagers, adults and seniors of both sexes
Compassion and willingness to be around other cultures
A US$750 donation will secure your spot for this project and go directly towards funding our groundbreaking work. The fee includes accommodation, events, local transport, and an excursion to some of Central Americau2019s most important historical sites. Airfare, meals, and all other costs are the volunteeru2019s responsibility.
San Salvador
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