Bore Green Umbrella Women Initiative

05/08/2026

TREES AND FLOODS

Have you ever wondered why some places experience severe flooding while others receive the same amount of rainfall but suffer much less?

One of the answers is trees.

Trees act like nature's sponge. Their roots allow rainwater to soak into the soil instead of rushing across the land. This helps recharge underground water and reduces the risk of floods.

Trees also hold the soil together, preventing erosion and reducing the amount of mud and silt that blocks rivers and drainage channels.

When trees are cut down, rainwater flows quickly over bare ground, carrying away fertile soil and increasing the likelihood of floods.

Floods can destroy crops, wash away homes, damage roads and bridges, contaminate water sources, kill livestock, and leave families with huge economic losses. In many cases, they also interrupt children's education and people's livelihoods.

At Bore Green Umbrella Women Initiative, we believe that planting trees is one of the simplest and most effective ways to reduce flood risks while protecting our environment.

Every seedling we nurture today is an investment in safer communities, stronger livelihoods, and a greener tomorrow.

Plant a tree today. Help prevent floods tomorrow.

17/06/2026

Today, the nursery manager and I had the privilege of attending the Desertification and Drought Day 2026 celebrations hosted by Kenya in Kilifi County.

This was a historic event, being the first time Kenya has hosted these global celebrations and only the second time they have been held in Africa.

The event brought together representatives from the United Nations, UNEP, government leaders, development partners, and other dignitaries. We were honored to hear from the keynote speaker, His Excellency the Deputy President, Prof. Kithure Kindiki, as well as Mrs. Ida Odinga and other distinguished guests.

One message that stood out for me was:

"We have not only inherited this earth from our ancestors, but we have also borrowed it from our children."

Another powerful reminder was that degraded land leads to degraded lives.

As we reflect on these lessons, work continues at our Bore Green Umbrella Women Initiative nursery, where seedling pots are being prepared for the next planting season.

Environmental conservation knows no political boundaries. Damage done in Bore, Kenya, affects the whole world, and every tree planted in Bore benefits the whole world.

Restore the land. Protect the future.

Today's theme "Rangelands: Recognize. Respect. Restore."

Looking forward to UNCCD COP17

12/06/2026

The Environment knows no political boundaries.

Damage done in Bore, Kenya, affects the whole world, just as environmental destruction in other parts of the world eventually affects us.

Likewise, every tree planted in Bore benefits not only our community but also humanity as a whole.

Today, the women of Bore Green Umbrella Women Initiative are preparing seedlings for planting. What may seem like a simple act of filling pots is actually an investment in cleaner air, protected water sources, food security, biodiversity, and a healthier planet.

Every seedling prepared today is a promise for tomorrow.

Together, we are proving that small actions in a small community can make a big difference in the world.

Plant a tree. Protect a tree. Support a greener future.

16/05/2026

Come plant with us and make it green

30/03/2026

Let's plant trees this season

30/03/2026

30/03/2026

Trees and Water

Water is life. We all need it every single day.

We use water to cook, to drink, to bathe, to clean, and to live. Our bodies depend on it, and our daily lives cannot continue without it.

But it is not only human beings who depend on water. Animals also rely on water to survive, just like we do.
Trees play a very important role in protecting this water.

They help attract rainfall, protect rivers and wells, and allow water to be absorbed and stored in the soil.
Without trees, water sources begin to dry up, affecting both people and animals.

How long can we survive without water?

If we truly care for life, for ourselves, our communities, and all living things, then we must protect water. And one of the best ways to do this is by planting and conserving trees.

At Bore Green Umbrella Women Initiative, we are working with women to grow and plant trees to protect water sources for today and for future generations.

Protect trees. Conserve water. Protect life.

27/03/2026

Tree and good health

Trees play a very important role in our health and well-being.

They clean the air we breathe by providing oxygen freely every day.
When someone has difficulty breathing, they may need oxygen support in hospitals, which can be very expensive. Yet trees give us this life-supporting oxygen naturally and freely.

Trees are also a source of medicine. Many modern drugs are developed from natural compounds found in trees, while communities have long relied on tree leaves, roots, barks for traditional healing.

In addition, trees give us fruits like mangoes, guavas, avocados, passions and others that provide essential nutrients and help boost our immunity. Even the fruits we buy from the market come from trees.

At Bore Green Umbrella Women Initiative, we are working with women to grow and distribute seedlings so that more families can plant trees and enjoy these health benefits.

When we plant and protect trees, we are not only caring for the environment, we are protecting our health, our families, and our future.

If you care enough for the living, plant trees, conserve them and support tree planting.

26/03/2026

Trees and farming

Trees play a very important role in food production.

Many families depend on trees for fruits such as mangoes, avocados, guavas, etc which support daily nutrition and income.

Beyond individual trees, forests act as important water catchment areas. They help attract rainfall and maintain water cycles that our communities depend on.

In many areas, farming relies on rain-fed agriculture. This means when we protect trees and forests, we are also protecting our food sources.

Farmers are able to grow crops for their families and also produce food for the market, supporting both household needs and the wider community.

When we plant and protect trees, we are not just growing nature, we are securing food for today and for the future.

At Bore Green Umbrella, we are working with women to grow seedlings that will support both nutrition and sustainable farming.

Those who care for humanity, plant and support tree planting and conservation

25/03/2026

Think of food and agriculture.
Thing of water
Think of good health.
Think of jobs and livelihoods.
Think of our animals.
Think of tourism.
Think of flood control.
Think of protecting our land from soil erosion.
Think of yourself and your loved ones' wellbeing

Trees are at the center of it all.

Protect them. Plant them. Nurture them.

Kundeni primary school have joined our women in this journey, do not allow this season pass without planting a tree, or support tree planting

Because in doing so, we protect ourselves and future generations.