Restore Local
When it comes to big problems like climate change, soil erosion, drought, we all seem to be waiting for some big solution to come along. But it ain't coming.
Real change isn't big from the start. ...
Fanteakwa District CCP Cooperative Cocoa Farmers and Marketing Union (Fanteakwa) is a Ghanaian cooperative/non-profit organization with 2,046 members from 25 societies. Established in 2011, this co...
In Ghana’s Western region, Goshen Global Vision (GGV), a non-profit organization committed to restoring degraded land through community-driven natural resource management and tree planting projects...
Thank you for watching this story of Hen Mpoano and mangroves. Mangroves are crucial coastal ecosystems that provide numerous benefits to the environment, local communities, and climate stability....
In Ghana’s most densely populated human settlement, Amedzofe, lies a critically endangered species: The Togo Slippery Frog. Human activities, such as logging, are destroying its habitat. But hope i...
A dream that started with just about 15 dedicated farmers. Today, with over 150 members strong, the Private Afforestation Development Organization (PADO) is leading a bold land restoration movement...
Uvira, a connection point for four countries—DRC, Burundi, Tanzania, and Zambia—is located in the DRC at the northernmost tip of Lake Tanganyika. Uvira is characterized by a robust trade network an...
Land restoration can be quite a challenge, but Perfect Village Communities, a community-owned social enterprise in Burundi, views this challenge as a wonderful opportunity to both restore the envir...
Before we talk about the beauty of Nyungwe National Park, let’s give a shout out to the amazing community of Bweyeye sector, at the outskirts of this rich forest. They are at the forefront, fightin...
Thank you for watching this story of this community restoring hope in Burundi! Right at the edge of the vital green corridor of Nyungwe National Park, which extends from Rwanda to the Kibira Forest...
Thank you for traveling to the Lake Kivu basin with us and meeting Faustin’s family. This video highlights the power of igniting change from the ground up. The local communities are the primary man...
On Rwanda’s Nkombo Island, a morning greeting “Mwazukire!” or “Have you resurrected?” carries a deeper meaning. It shows their belief in bringing back life to things that are dying. One such “resur...
In many African communities, women are the unsung stewards of their land. From seed selection to soil management, they hold a deep understanding of the local landscape that has been passed down thr...
“I remember when we first came here, the land was totally bare,” Redempta Mutisia.
But where others saw dry, empty land, Redempta and her team saw potential.
In this inspiring story, we follow...
In March of 2024, farmers in Kenya felt a wave of relief, as the rains finally descended upon the landscape. This had followed a season of drought the previous year. However, the rains soon brought...
In the lush hills of Kijabe, Kenya, something powerful is happening. Farmers, women, and young people are teaming up through Community Forest Associations (CFAs) to restore the land they love — and...