Trees For Zambia: A Local Climate Ambassador Goes ‘POP’ with Greenpop
Greenpop TestimonialMy name is Ireen Ng`andu, I am a climate change ambassador under UNICEF’s programme ‘Unite 4 Climate Zambia’. I completed my studies last year and currently working as a volunteer with the Zambian NGO ‘Greenpop’ based here in Livingstone.
In the few weeks I have been with them we have been monitoring sites were trees had previously been planted two years ago, running eco-workshops at schools, facilitating tree planting events and lots, lots more! I have learned a lot in these few weeks I have worked with Greenpop, for example, I discovered lots of information about new trees, their uses, and especially their medicinal value which is very useful.
Working with Greenpop has been an experience of a life time for me because I have also been to places I have never visited before or even imagined I would go to! Greenpop does not just plant trees, but it plants trees with great fun and excitement (with a pop!) That is what everyone needs.
This year’s “Trees for Zambia 2014” project promises to be great fun. It will be a three week long eco-festival which begins on the 15th June will run up to the 7th July. This an event I wouldn’t miss for the world!
I would like to thank Greenpop for the opportunity to work with them and also thank Greenpop representatives Patrick and Uncle Ben for their support during my stay. Thanks to my fellow volunteers; Emmanuel, Jamie, Sebastian and Solomon for their cooperation and coordination. Of course not forgetting my parents Grace and Muhamubi Simalonga for allowing me the time to be with Green pop.
Information about the 2014 “Trees for Zambia” FestOnly a few more weeks to go before the Trees for Zambia Festival kicks off. Here’s what you need to know.
Most of the Participation Projects for Trees for Zambia 2014 are confirmed. Workshops to educate and inspire will take place and include:
- Re-imagining our environments by Colour Ikamva
- How we see environment through a lens by Ilizwi Photography
- How to plant and maintain a Food Forest by Sean Spender
- Permaculture design by Marshal Rinquest of Permaculture Adventure
- Eco brick bench project by Candace Mostert from Greyton Transition Tow
Other programs:
- The Treevolution Van will be going up in beginning of project and back down at the end — if you’d like to book a seat for one way or return, please email zoe@greenpop.org
- Uncle Ben’s awesome artwork could be yours. He has offered Greenpop some prints that can be won by contributors towards the Trees for Zambia project.
- All “Trees for Fees” tree raisers have until 15 May to raise their trees.
PLEASE NOTE: Greenpop is urgently looking for the sponsorship or donation of a bakkie for their work and eco-festival. Contact Patrick (Project Coordinator for Greenpop Zambia) on +260 978 726 438 or email patrick@greenpop.org if you can assist.
For more details on how to get involved or support Greenpop please visit to the website.