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
Listen to this article: 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 […]
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 […]
Our Internship Opportunities with the University of Oxford
Listen to this article: Word Forest is an ambitious charity. As well as aiming high to mitigate our climate emergency, we’re also doing all we can to arm the leaders of the future with the information they need to make the best decisions possible. We’ve been working with Dr Fiona Whitehouse, Head of the Internship […]
The Hummingbird
Listen to this article: It’s very easy to feel overwhelmed sometimes with everything that is going on in the world, especially when we are constantly bombarded by news that rarely seems to have anything positive to say. We feel so small – any contribution seems so insignificant against this huge need. We’d like to gently […]
The Big Green Clash
Richmond Triumphs Over Green Gazelles September 8, 2024 – Richmond Athletic Ground, London, UK Richmond Rugby Club secured an impressive victory over the Green Gazelles in a tightly contested match at The Big Green Clash, which not only entertained rugby fans but also raised significant awareness for earth-caring causes. The match, hosted at Richmond Athletic […]
A Lovely Interview In V-Land Magazine
Listen to this article: What a joy it was to have the Word Forest Bring & Share Vegan Lunches (and more) highlighted in an interview with our CEO, Tracey West, by Ray Star of V-Land Magazine. V-Land’s mission is to inform, entertain, and unite, whilst inspiring curiosity. They have been serving vegans, vegetarians and the […]