Project Green

Food & Trees for Africa, FTFA once gain organised a very succesful event in Tembisa on 20th April 2011 under the theme, Project Green. This was during the celebration of earth day. Our event started at 10 a.m with a welcoming speech by Solomon Mondlane. But earlier than that, Solomon and Themba had been driving around with their loudhailer inviting people to come for their trees which were sponsored by Kulula.com. Solomon gave a brief background of FTFA and it’s programmes. He did not forget to mention the sponsor, Kulula.com for making the greening of Tembisa possible. He thanked all the members of the community for coming up in numbers to collect their trees; and he also thanked the leadership of the school for allowing them to hold this tree distribution event in their premises. By 15h30, all the 500 trees were distributed.

Quotes:

“This project is called ‘Project Green’ and it is sponsored by Kulula.com.” Said Solomon Mondlane. “Food & Trees for Africa is happy to be working with the community of Tembisa in promoting greening in our townships.” He continued.

“When this township came to existence some many years ago, trees were planted all over Tembisa. But because they cause dirt in our yards, we removed them. We didn’t know that they were so important as you have explained today.” Lucky Ngcobo a community member said.

“This is everyone’s responsibility. Our people need to be responsible for their environment. Our children can follow suit if they see us as parents initiating change in our townships.” Mr. Mabaso, a teacher at Jiyane Secondary school said.

“I have benefited a lot in today’s how to plant a tree demonstration. This will definately help me in my science lessons.” Said Thembi Dladla, one of the learners at Jiyane Secondary school.