Tree Planting _ 2026

OUR PROGRAMS

Tree Planting

Restoring land. Supporting schools. Building greener communities.

HEP plants trees in and around schools and communities in Togo, engaging students, teachers, and local families to create healthier environments, support nutrition, and build a more sustainable future.

WHY TREES MATTER

Healthy Communities Start with Trees

Restore

Restore degraded land, improve soil health, and create cleaner, healthier environments.

Nourish

Fruit trees can support nutrition and create useful resources for schools and communities.

Empower

Teach young people environmental stewardship and the value of caring for their communities.

10,000+

Trees planted across schools and communities

32

Schools reached through HEP’s school network

Fruit & Timber

Mango, orange, teak and other useful species

Thousands

Students engaged in environmental learning

HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS

From Seedlings to Stronger Communities

Nursery & Planning

Grow seedlings and coordinate with schools and communities to plan planting activities.

Planting

Students, teachers, volunteers, and community members plant trees at schools and in local communities.

Care & Maintenance

Trees are supported through regular maintenance, weeding, firebreaks, and practical care.

Long-Term Benefits

Trees provide shade, fruit, environmental learning, and future resources for school needs.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Creating Lasting Impact

School Greening

Trees planted in school compounds can provide shade, beautify the environment, and create outdoor learning opportunities.

Fruit Trees & Nutrition

Fruit trees such as mango and orange can support nutrition and provide practical value for schools and communities.

Community Stewardship

Students, teachers, families, and community partners work together to care for trees and protect the environment.

Future School Resources

Long-term tree planting can create future resources that support school needs and environmental sustainability.

MORE THAN TREES

A Healthier Environment. A Brighter Tomorrow.

Shade & Comfort

Trees provide shade and help create cooler, healthier school environments.

Biodiversity

Tree planting can restore ecosystems and support local biodiversity.

Food & Nutrition

Fruit trees can contribute to better nutrition for children and families.

Environmental Learning

Students learn the value of trees and build a culture of stewardship.

Long-Term Opportunity

Well-managed trees can create useful future resources for school and community needs.

GROWING THE NEXT MILESTONE

Help Us Plant 50,000 More Trees

HEP is working to expand tree planting across more schools and communities in Togo. The next phase will build on the thousands of trees already planted and deepen environmental education, school greening, and community participation.

10,000+ trees already plantedNext goal: 50,000 additional trees
GET INVOLVED

Help the Program Grow

Donate

Help fund seedlings, planting, maintenance, environmental education, and expansion to more schools.

Volunteer

Support events, outreach, communications, fundraising, or other environmental program needs.

Mission Trips

Learn about opportunities to serve alongside HEP programs and community partners in Togo.

A GREENER FUTURE STARTS WITH ACTION

Help Us Grow a Greener Future

Your support helps plant trees, educate young people, and create lasting change in schools and communities across Togo.