Cultivating Compassion For Nature
Listen to this article. This article was first published in The Oxford Blue magazine. The illustration is by Imogen Edmundson. Our relationship with nature is based on the weak foundations of assumed dominance. It reduces plants to inanimate objects and fails to recognise that what hurts the individual (nature), hurts the whole. We need to adopt […]
R & A The Finances: Simon West Managing Director and Chair of Trustees
Listen to this article. Welcome to episode two of the articles that formed our Report and Accounts this year. If you missed our CEO Tracey West’s address last week, why not pop back onto WordForest.org/news to find it and have it read to you by Tracey, or read it yourself if you prefer. This week, […]
Wildlife Clubs Of Kenya Membership And Fruit Trees Come To 12 Schools In Aberdares
Listen to this article. Having worked with the Murang’a Youth Bunge County Forum CBO (MYBCF) through the Green Hearts Organisation last year to fund the planting of 4224 saplings as part of the Tulinde Bongo Project, we were delighted to be able to further our involvement this year. The Tulinde Bongo Project is taking place […]
Mors Bags: A Simple Solution For Plastic Waste
Listen to this article. Plastic waste has become one of the biggest environmental concerns of our time. According to a report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, there could be more plastic than fish in the oceans by 2050 if current trends continue. Plastic bags are one of the most common types of plastic waste, and […]
Word Forest Honoured as Recipient of NatWest SE100 Award
Listen to this article. It was with great excitement earlier this week that the Word Forest Team received news of the charity’s recognition as a recipient of the prestigious NatWest SE100 Award, an esteemed accolade that has a very high bar for excellence. The award celebrates Word Forest’s exceptional dedication to boosting social and environmental […]
We’re Making An Impact In The Chambers Of Commerce
Listen to this article. In an exciting step, Word Forest has become a member of the Devon and Plymouth Chamber of Commerce. This highly reputable institution represents a diverse range of businesses, charities and organisations of all sizes across the county that are keen to network, educate and increase their reach. Word Forest has already […]
Book Review: Hothouse Earth By Bill McGuire
Listen to this article. Hothouse Earth – An Inhabitant’s Guide by Bill McGuire is a thought-provoking and informative book that explores the potential consequences of climate change and global warming on our planet. Drawing on scientific research and historical evidence, McGuire argues that we are at a critical moment in human history where our actions […]
Brick-Making Workshop Report – March 2023
Listen to this article We are delighted to share this report from Kenya. The four day brick-making workshop was very successful and the Mothers, as always, enjoyed learning something new. The instructor, Duncan Menza, who is from within the community and familiar with most of the Mothers, was very understanding and patient. He said having […]
Imaginary Worlds Save The Real One: How Fiction Can Inspire Action On Climate Change
Listen to this article. Having your head stuck in a book about climate change seems useful when considering how to take action in saving the environment, but reading fiction? Just like any old fiction book? That may warrant some side-eye but (while I may just be desperately trying to bridge two things I care about […]
