There are trees that provide shade, trees that nourish, trees that regenerate the soil. Yet all of them tell a story.
This will not be just a campaign. It will be a journey made of voices, data, contradictions, and possibilities. A way to look more closely at the role of women in the development of their communities and to acknowledge something we see every day in our projects: more often than not, they are the ones holding together economy, family, and future.
In Treedom’s agroforestry projects, women are not a marginal presence. They cultivate, coordinate, teach, lead working groups, and make decisions. They are the quiet engine behind many changes.
And yet, in many countries, the gap between recognized rights and lived rights remains wide. Access to land, economic opportunities, education, political representation: the path toward equality is still long and uneven.
Tanzania – Lemon:
The lemon carries the scent of energy and possibility. It is a valuable citrus fruit, capable of generating economic value and opportunities throughout the supply chain. In Treedom’s nurseries in Tanzania, often led by skilled and determined groups of women, its cultivation becomes a practical tool for autonomy and growth.
Kenya – Guava:
The guava is a generous tree: juicy fruit, fragrant blossoms, multiple possibilities for processing. In our projects it is often requested directly by communities because it supports food security and creates income opportunities. In Kenya, many women hold leadership roles in agroforestry projects, demonstrating every day that sustainability also depends on the ability to guide change.
Ghana – Cassia:
Cassia siamea is resilient, adaptable, reliable. It grows quickly, improves soil fertility, and protects crops. It is a clear example of how a tree can have an impact beyond itself: strengthening territorial balance and contributing to the resilience of farming communities.
Madagascar – Tephrosia:
Tephrosia works almost silently. It regenerates soil, protects against erosion, and helps other plants grow. In a fragile context such as Madagascar, it becomes a valuable resource for sustainable agriculture and for those who depend on that land every day.
Each country tells a different story.
In Kenya, rights are written into a progressive Constitution, yet opportunities vary greatly between urban and rural areas.
In Tanzania, significant institutional progress coexists with inequalities that persist in everyday life.
In Ghana, stability and economic growth do not automatically translate into greater access for women to positions of power.
In Madagascar, economic fragility makes it even more difficult to transform formal rights into concrete opportunities.
These differences are not meant to rank countries. They serve as a reminder that equality is not a single destination, but a path made of small, continuous, often invisible steps.
Planting a tree does not, on its own, resolve inequalities. But it can be a choice that contributes to building something larger.
For us, it means supporting projects that place people at the center. It means recognizing that environmental and social sustainability grow together, root by root.
Until March 8, we will share these stories, because we believe that changing perspective is already a form of change.
And because, ultimately, every tree that grows tells the same story: the future does not arrive on its own. It is cultivated.