Word Forest

01/05/2026

Building Resilient Infrastructure for a Greener Future ☀️

To ensure our environmental work in Kenya stands the test of time, we’ve successfully upgraded our infrastructure with a professional-grade solar energy system.

By moving away from old unreliable equipment, we’ve implemented:
🔹 Stable Power: High-quality converters to protect sensitive gear like our satellite internet.
🔹 Maximum Efficiency: Modern panels designed to soak up every drop of Kenyan sunshine.
🔹 Total Resilience: Heavy-duty backup batteries that act as a massive power bank through the night.

This transition isn’t just about "going green" - it’s about creating a reliable foundation so we can focus on what matters: training women, planting micro-forests, and growing hope. 🌳
https://www.wordforest.org/2026/05/01/solar-power-installation-greening-our-infrastructure/

Listen to this article: The journey toward sustainable energy in rural Kenya is often born out of necessity, driven by the stark reality of energy poverty that affects approximately 600 million people across Africa1. For many rural communities, the prohibitive cost of extending the national grid lea...

30/04/2026

Building more than just walls at Kadunguni Primary!
Progress update! We are thrilled to share that the foundations for our new classroom near Garashi are nearly complete.
While this photo might be a bit fuzzy (real work isn't always photogenic, but it's always impactful) it represents a massive milestone. This wouldn't be happening without every single one of you who supported our Classroom for Christmas campaign. Because of your generosity, this reinforced concrete is being laid today.
A huge shout-out to our incredible Kenyan team on the ground. Their hard work, sweat, and dedication in the heat are what turn these donations into a reality for the students. We are constantly inspired by their pace and craftsmanship.
Brick by brick, we’re getting there! Stay tuned for more updates as we start heading upward.
Want to help furnish the classroom when it's built? Go to
https://wordforest.org/donate/

29/04/2026

We Did It!! A Massive Thank You to all that donated and helped us reach our Campaign target! We’re so grateful to each and every one of you - your support will:

🌳 Train women & farmers
🌳 Plant micro-forests
🌳 Distribute 8,000 fruit and nut trees
🌳 Restore land and strengthen communities

Although match-funding is now full you can still donate to the campaign until 12 noon today. Every donation will enable us to offer more permaculture training, plant more trees and grow hope for the future

wordforest.org/earthraise

Our project empowers women, restores degraded land, and builds climate resilience. Through permaculture training for 30 participants, planting of a …

28/04/2026

Listen to Word Forest’s CEO Simon West’s Letter to the Earth, and see why your donation to our campaign matters.
https://youtube.com/shorts/awyPU6XS77U?si=pjjvw3Vidu_69W1-
Your support will help women and communities in Kenya restore degraded land, plant thousands of trees and grow food forests that will feed families for decades.
A great big thank you goes to our fabulous corporate partners for their continued support over the years and for helping us with this campaign. We’re so very grateful.
🌱 Donate today at wordforest.org/donate

Letter To The Earth 2026

27/04/2026

Imagine 100 villagers planting trees together. Women. Children. Farmers. Elders. Families.

During our community planting day, thousands of trees will be planted while participants learn about conservation and sustainable farming.

The micro-forest will:

🌳 Restore degraded land
🌳 Absorb carbon
🌳 Create habitats for wildlife
🌳 Produce food for generations

With match funding, your donation can plant twice as many trees.

🌱 Give today and double your impact!

wordforest.org/earthraise

27/04/2026

WE HAVE NEWS! 🚨

A massive thank you to our 19 donors who just helped us SMASH our target! A final generous gift took us over the line, bringing our grand total (with doubling & Gift Aid) to £13,605.79! 🌍💚

The match-fund is now full, but the planting doesn't stop here. If you'd still like to help us grow more trees, please visit:
👉 wordforest.org/donate

Anything you can give will make a huge difference!

26/04/2026

Meet the Mothers of the Forest. This inspiring women’s group in Kenya is leading the way in restoring their land and strengthening food security for their community.

Through our project featured on this year’s they will learn how to:

🌿 Grow permaculture food forests
🌿 Raise tree nurseries
🌿 Be climate-resilient

‘When women gain these skills, the benefits spread throughout the entire community.’

And right now your donation will be DOUBLED as our campaign is being MATCHFUNDED!

A Huge thanks to and The Big Give Trust for choosing us as one their charities.

🌱 Help these women grow a greener future.

wordforest.org/earthraise

25/04/2026

In the coastal community of Garashi in Kenya, drought, land degradation and poverty are threatening families’ ability to grow food and earn a living. But together we can change that. During week your kindness goes twice as far. One donation, twice the impact!

Here’s our Patron Clare Nasir letting you know how important this is to us.

wordforest.org/earthraise

24/04/2026

A single fruit tree can change a family’s future. It can provide:

🍃 Fresh food for children
🍃 Extra income for families
🍃 Shade and healthier soil
🍃 Protection against drought

Through our Climate Resilience & Reforestation Led by Women project we will distribute 8,000 fruit and nut trees to families, farmers, schools and churches in rural Kenya. And plant a 2,000 micro forest with the help of the local community.

And thanks to , your donation is doubled!

🌱 Give £10 → it becomes £20
🌱 Give £50 → it becomes £100

Help us grow forests that feed communities.

wordforest.org/earthraise

23/04/2026

Rural Kenyan communities face land degradation, climate change, and food insecurity, challenges that hit women the hardest. Limited access to training, tools, and income opportunities makes it even harder to break the cycle.

🌱 Why permaculture matters:
It restores the land, builds resilience, and creates sustainable livelihoods.

💡 Our solution:
Empowering women and communities with permaculture and agroforestry training, plus tools, seeds, and saplings for immediate action.

Supporting our campaign will empower local women and farmers to restore their land. For a limited time Your Impact will be Doubled £ for £ with match funding!

A huge thanks to and The Big Give Trust for choosing us as one their charities.

wordforest.org/earthraise

23/04/2026

Update: A huge thank you to our early bird supporters! We’ve already raised £73 in the Big Give Earth Raise - which has been instantly doubled to £146 thanks to the Big Give Trust!

Every pound you give right now does twice the work for Word Forest. We’re on a mission to reach £13,286 by 29th April and every contribution, no matter the size, helps us protect our planet.

If you’ve been thinking of donating, now is the moment to make your impact go twice as far!

Link: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000C3CFRYA3

Our project empowers women, restores degraded land, and builds climate resilience. Through permaculture training for 30 participants, planting of a …