– Pro Purpose Project –

Regreen

Join us in restoring lands and renewing hope in impoverished communities through sustainable regeneration.

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It’s regreening the planet and regreening minds, as communities experiencing poverty are empowered to regenerate their land.

In a technique that founder Tony Rinaudo says is embarrassingly simple, this project uses a technique called ‘Farmer managed natural regeneration’ (FMNR) Far more effective than planting trees, it regrows trees from stumps with living roots.

Our Regreen project combines land restoration with poverty reduction to sow seeds of hope and harvest a greener, more equitable future.

If you are passionate about holistic and sustainable solutions that benefit people and planet, our Regreen project is for you!

The need

Land degradation threatens the survival of the world’s poorest people. They are increasingly suffering due to loss of soil fertility and erosion. It leads to more frequent and intense droughts and floods. More failed crops and starving livestock.

We must act now to restore degraded land, stop climate change and secure a liveable future for children.

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The facts

FMNR is an age-old way to regrow trees from stumps with living roots through careful pruning and protection. Combined with other land restoration techniques, FMNR is far more effective than planting trees.

By regenerating one billion hectares of land, we can remove up to 25 percent of carbon from the atmosphere, prevent species loss, and end extreme poverty for millions of people.

HOW FMNR WORKS

FIND

PRUNE

PROTECT

GROW

UTILISE

Australian FMNR pioneer, Tony Rinaudo AM, says it’s “embarassingly simple”. But it’s effective! Tony and his team have helped to introduce and spread FMNR in 29 countries across Africa and Asia, contributing to the regeneration of million of hectares of land.

Project Partner

World Vision is committed to go where the need is greatest to help the most vulnerable children around the world. They’re dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Bringing hope and opportunity to vulnerable children and communities, World Vision helps create sustainable change that can last for generations.

To find out more about World Vision and the incredible work they do, click here.

The Objective / The Results

Together, we can help nature fight back against climate change and lift millions of people out of poverty at the same time.

Results of FMNR:

Climate Change Mitigation:

Increases capture and storage of carbon dioxide by trees, plants and soil, removing greenhouse gasses from the atmosphere.

More firewood, timber and wild foods:

Forest products such as firewood, timber and edible fruits become more available which families can use or sell for income.

More food for livestock:

Increased tree and shrub cover and better grass growth mean healthier animals and more valuable assets for families.

Bigger, better crops:

Improves soil fertility for crop production so farmers can grow more food for their children.

Better incomes and quality of life:

Farmers can develop new income streams and better provide for their children.

Increased resilience:

Restoring the natural environment reduces the severity and impacts of disasters like droughts and floods.

Project: Uganda

Education

Education to provide a pathway out of poverty for children in Uganda, through schooling, buildings, 3 meals a day and, teacher resources, training and accommodation

Project: Australia

Safe Housing

Safe housing for Australian families who are experiencing homelessness, which is including wrap-around services to assist breaking free from the cycle