R & A Opening Address: Tracey West CEO and Fundraiser
Listen to this article. We are delighted to bring you the first episode in a serialisation of articles that comprise the Word Forest Report and Accounts for 2022-23. There are 12 pieces in total and new episodes will be released every Tuesday for the next 3 months. They’ve been written by our Team in the […]
Permaculture In Action In Kenya
Listen to this article. Over the years, traditional farming practices have caused a lot of damage to the soil and environment, leading many people to abandon farming altogether. The concept of permaculture, introduced by Bill Mollison, has been a game changer for many communities who have adopted it. By using locally available resources and eliminating […]
How Modbury Changed Perceptions
Listen to this article. In 2007, the small town of Modbury, located in Devon, England, became the first town in Europe to completely ban plastic bags. The initiative, started by local resident Rebecca Hosking, inspired many other communities around the world to follow suit and take action to reduce plastic waste. The decision to ban […]
Our First Edible Classroom: open for learning
Listen to this article. An Edible Classroom is a large stone-constructed building in rural Kenya that has a clear mission: to bring people together to learn how to put more food on the table. That might be by participating in a lesson on tree care, permaculture, organic vegetable growing, or syntropic agroforestry. Alternatively, it might […]
Accessibility and Inclusivity Matter to Word Forest
Listen to this article. At Word Forest we are always looking for ways to improve how we tell our stories about the climate emergency. Electronic accessibility or e-accessibility is one of the hottest growing accessibility trends of 2023 and it is so important as it relates to the way information on the Internet can be […]
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 […]
The Big Heart Legacy Forest for Polly Higgins
Listen to this article. Planning a legacy forest is always tinged with sadness because somebody has passed away, but the impact those trees go on to have in supporting life is immeasurable. In April 2019, UK barrister and ecocide visionary Polly Higgins lost her life to cancer. She had spent the last decade advocating for […]
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 […]