Regreening Koulikoro
Growing trees and restoring land to build the Great Green Wall.
Why is this project needed?
Mali is one of the poorest countries in the world, where most people rely on the land for food and income. But in a country which is already two-thirds desert, the effects of the climate crisis are making farming even more unpredictable.
The Koulikoro region of Mali has been particularly affected by droughts and deforestation. As a result, the land is rapidly losing its fertility and it is becoming harder for people to grow enough food.
Our aims
Over two years, we aim to support 10,000 people in Koulikoro to grow trees and improve the land. Tree nurseries, set up through the project, will be used to grow trees like baobab and moringa which will then be planted in the community. People will also be trained in tree grafting, planting, and care to make sure every tree thrives.
In return, these trees will provide food and income and help to keep the land fertile so other crops and trees can grow. A further 600 hectares of land will also be restored through enclosure sites — areas of land protected from damaging activities like overgrazing by cattle.
Our partners
We are proud to be partnered with Timberland (www.timberland.co.uk), helping them to bring their 50 million tree commitment to life. We are working with a local partner, The Association for the Development of Promotion and Training Activities (ADAF/Gallé), to implement this project.
