Community Engagement And Awareness Creation

For lasting change, the people of Dambai must be active partners in restoration. Our community engagement strategy ensures households, schools, and leaders take responsibility for planting and nurturing trees.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND AWARENESS CREATION

THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Sustainable solutions come only with active community participation. Our awareness campaigns target households, schools, opinion leaders, chiefs, and government officials. We educate the public on tree planting benefits, techniques for watering and pruning, and the dangers of neglecting the environment.

"Communities don’t just plant trees—they grow hope, resilience, and a future for their children."
— AKF

OUR APPROACH

• Educate households on the benefits of trees for food, income, and climate.

• Train members on proper tree care (watering, pruning, protecting).

• Involve chiefs, opinion leaders, and schools in awareness campaigns.

• Promote tree planting as a cultural and spiritual responsibility.

Impact and Results

• Strong community ownership of planted trees.

• Generational knowledge transfer to children and youth.

• Improved collective responsibility for the environment.

Challenges and Solutions

Challenge: Resistance due to past failed government-led planting.
Solution: Transparent community-driven programs where locals lead planting and care.