Fundraising
Greening Galkaio, Somalia through School Eco-club
Summary
The project enhances sustainability consciousness among young students by distributing 6,000 Moringa and Leucaena seedlings-two per student-to 3,000 students for planting at school and at home, while establishing five Eco-School Clubs in five primary schools in Galkacyo, Somalia. It will also train Eco-Club patrons and school head teachers, promote environmental education, and raise community awareness. The project builds green awareness, improves nutrition, and contributes to climate action.
Challenge
In Galkacyo town, environmental awareness among communities, especially young people, is extremely limited. Rapid urbanization and climate-related stress, including heatwaves, weaken community-nature connections. Schools rarely offer practical environmental education, leaving students unaware and unmotivated about sustainability. Furthermore, the town has very few trees, worsening heat, soil erosion, and local biodiversity loss, while perpetuating harmful practices and climate vulnerability.
Solution
The project forms five Eco-School Clubs in five primary schools, engages 3,000 students in planting 6,000 Moringa and Leucaena trees-two per student at their schools and homes-and trains the Eco-Club patrons established by the project, along with their school head teachers, to guide sustainability activities. Community awareness is further raised through local radio, promoting practical environmental education, greening, and youth-led climate action in Galkacyo.
Long-Term Impact
This project fosters a generation of environmentally aware students through Eco-School Clubs, tree planting, and training of teachers. Planting 6,000 Moringa and Leucaena trees increases green cover, reduces heat, improves soil and biodiversity, and provides nutrition to local households and animals. Community outreach promotes sustainable practices, builds climate resilience, and encourages youth-led environmental action, creating lasting positive impact in Galkacyo.
