Offsetting carbon emissions through carbon credits often presents itself as a simple solution to climate change, however, the reality is more complicated. While the carbon
Listen to this article: In December 2023, our co-founders, Tracey and Simon West started hosting a monthly fundraiser: the Word Forest Bring & Share Vegan Lunch. It was such fun
Listen to this article: Trees have long been revered by the Celtic peoples for their wisdom, and used as crafting materials and even for their healing properties. It is no
Listen to this article: Creativity is a vital skill that is important in all aspects of life. Through creativity, one is able to think outside the box, communicate better, stand
Listen to this article: ‘Optimistic, educational and community-driven’ best describes #TreesAreTheKey, the incredible eco-film created by Word Forest back in 2019. Filmed by Tim Short and narrated by Kate Winslet,
Listen to this article: The benefits of spending time in nature and the positive impacts on well-being are supported by a range of scientific studies in fields such as environmental
Listen to this article: Welcome to another Trees Are The Key Awareness Week! We hope you’ll enjoy the content we’ve got lined up for you. It’s designed to help you
Listen to this article: Diligent fundraisers work their charitable socks off to use every penny of their income to fulfil their charitable objects – and quite right too. When they
Listen to this article. The China Agreement in the CoP15 Biodiversity Convention held in China was to bolster cooperation on conservation and sustainable management of forests, combating illegal logging and
Listen to this article: Literacy and numeracy skills are vital for breaking cycles of poverty, food insecurity and gender marginalisation. Almost 7% more men in Kenya are literate than women
Listen to this article: Word Forest is thrilled to launch a new food-based fundraising initiative enabling our amazing supporters to mitigate the climate emergency in a convivial way. Our charity
Listen to this article: In my capacity as facilitator of the Mothers of the Forest women’s empowerment group on Rusinga Island, may I begin by thanking all the donors at
Listen to this article: This article was first published in The Oxford Blue magazine. Energy used to be something that was always there. A flick of a switch. A push