Green roots Zimbabwe: community nursery and clean water

The Green Roots project aims to enhance environmental sustainability and improve the quality of life in the rural communities including schools and health centres, through the planting of indigenous trees, production of these tree seedlings and the provision of solar-powered boreholes. The project will address critical challenges such as water scarcity, deforestation, siltation and climate change while promoting biodiversity and community well-being.

The objective of the project:

Increase tree cover by planting 15000 indigenous trees

Seedling Production by establishing a local nursery of indigenous tree seedlings involving the community and trees over the next 4 years in schools and communities, hence creating access to affordable plants

Sustainable water supply by installing solar-powered boreholes in under-resourced schools and communities, ensuring access to clean and reliable water

Benefits

Indigenous trees provide habitat for wildlife, improve air quality and combat soil erosion and siltation

It empowers the community by engaging them in tree planting and nursery operations, enhancing their skills and reinforcing environmental stewardship

Schools will benefit from improved facilities and resources, including shaded areas and educational programs centred around conservation