Green Friday: Growing Goodness Together
Listen to this article: As November turns to December, shop windows fill with bright offers and festive buzz fills the air. But amid the excitement of the season, there’s another way to celebrate – one that gives back to the planet and helps communities grow stronger. Welcome to Green Friday: a day to nurture life, […]
Renewed Spaces, Renewed Learning
Back in 2015, just before Word Forest’s creation, the co-founders, Simon and Tracey West raised funds to build their first classroom at Kundeni Primary School. The school had only one decent classroom at the time, along with a handful of other ramshackle buildings dotted around the grounds, most of which were condemned. The school had […]
Tree Certificates Are Back
Every tree begins as a small seed, but together, those seeds grow into something mighty: forests that clean the air, shelter wildlife, and provide communities with food, shade, and resilience. Planting a tree is more than an environmental action. It’s a declaration of hope, a promise for the future, and a gift to generations yet […]
Beyond Buzzwords: A Straight-Talking Guide to Carbon Drawdown That Cuts Through the Greenwash
From direct air capture to farming smarter and reforesting the tropics, carbon drawdown is no longer the stuff of academic journals or green tech expos, it’s the frontline of our collective climate response. But which solutions are actually viable and which are energy-intensive distractions dressed up in eco-hype? A Comprehensive Guide to Carbon Drawdown Technologies, […]
How Global Trade Turmoil Could Impact the Fight Against Climate Change
Listen to this article: As a small charity with a big mission—reforesting the tropics and protecting communities on the frontlines of climate change—we rarely comment on global trade policy. But when international decisions begin to ripple through the systems we depend on, it’s important to share what that means for our work—and how our supporters […]
Handing Over the Torch
It is time to let a very large and exciting cat out of the bag (which is perhaps a dreadful analogy for a peaceful vegan to use – one should never put a cat in a bag!) Well, there are a few cats actually and I’m absolutely thrilled to be able to break the news. […]
Teach The Future
Listen to this article: Teach the Future is a campaign led by secondary and tertiary education students to greatly improve education on the climate emergency and ecological crisis in the UK. Word Forest has been a supporter of their mission since they were founded in 2019. Today’s article, written by Nico King, explains what they […]
How Christmas Is Celebrated In Rural Kenya
Listen to this article: Christmas in rural Kenya is a joyous occasion, marked by unique traditions, heartfelt gratitude, and a spirit of togetherness that brings communities closer. This article combines reflections from two distinct parts of Kenya – Garashi and Rusinga Island – to paint a vivid picture of how this special day is celebrated. […]
Founding Resilient Brothers
Listen to this article: Strengthening Mental Health and Environmental Action in Rural Kenya In the heart of rural Kenya, a new movement is taking shape, aiming to build resilience and support among men who are facing unique challenges. The Resilient Brothers, founded as an initiative involving local men connected to the Word Forest Permaculture Teaching […]