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The trees planted for Espoo babies are growing in Tanzania
The Lutheran diocese of Morogoro and the pupils of Ebenezer Secondary School have been eager to campaign for a greener Morogoro. Join us in following the growth of the trees planted with the support of the Espoo Lutheran parishes.
Hundreds of trees are planted in a primary school yard in Kilosa
October 2024
This year, the Diocese of Morogoro in Tanzania celebrated Green October by planting 30 trees in the opening of the campaign on 15 October 2024. The tree saplings were planted in the Penuel Primary School area in Kilosa village by schoolchildren, church leaders and local leaders alike. The church campaign encourages local churches and residents to plant trees to combat climate change. Now, the locals are waiting for a rainy season to plant the remaining trees in the school yard and the village.
In connection with the Green October campaign, the school organised information sessions on the importance of work against climate change.
Catherine, a girl from the village of Kilosa, planting a sapling together with Nobert Mbwillo, Secretary General of the Morogoro Diocese of the Lutheran Church in Tanzania. Image: Yona Kitua
When the rainy season begins in November, more tree saplings will be planted in the yard of the Penuel Primary School and elsewhere in the village of Kilosa. Image: Yona Kitua
Local adults, children and the village and parish leaders participated in planting the trees. Schoolchild Catherine shaking hands with Nobert Mbwillo, Secretary General of the Morogoro Diocese of the Lutheran Church in Tanzania. Image: Yona Kitua
In Kilosa, Nature Conservationist Sophia Kalinga from Morogoroto talked about climate change prevention and the importance of planting trees. Image: Yona Kitua
Traditional Maasai leader Ioowaasa looking for a suitable planting spot for a sapling. Image: Yona Kitua
Kilosa villagers and school and parish staff gathered together for the Green October campaign and tree planting. Image: Yona Kitua
During Green Month, the church encourages the planting of saplings
The Green October campaign of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania's Morogoro diocese encourages local churches and residents to plant trees on their land. The campaign is held annually and lasts for a whole month.
At the Green April event in 2023, a total of 5000 saplings were distributed for planting. From 2024 onwards, it was decided to postpone the campaign to October, as the spring rainfall was lower than expected. The trees are planted just before the start of the rainy season so that the saplings get enough water to root.
However, predicting the rainy season has become increasingly challenging due to climate change. Traditionally, the long rainy season in Tanzania begins in March and continues until the end of May, while the short rainy season runs from October to the beginning of December.
Bishop Mameo of the Morogoro diocese is planting trees with schoolchildren. Photo: Yona Kitua, Morogoro Diocese
The delicate mango sapling will one day bear delicious fruit. Photo: Linda Juntunen, Felm
This mango tree has already grown a bit taller. The pupils at Ebenezer School have been watering it during the dry season. Photo: Linda Juntunen, Felm
The banner reads: Green April Campaign. By participating in the campaign, you are taking care of your environment. Trees are a part of life; take care of the environment, plant trees! Photo: Yona Kitua, Morogoro Diocese
A grove established on the grounds of Ebenezer School
4500 saplings were planted on the school grounds. Some of these are fruit trees and include endangered local hardwoods such as iroko, also known as African teak.
