Plantation drive organised with orphan children to combat climate change

Islamabad: In a unique initiative, Secours Islamique France (SIF) teamed up with the Climate Change Wing of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) Islamabad to organise a plantation drive under its Orphan Sponsorship Program. The event aimed to promote climate change awareness, disaster risk reduction, and psychosocial support among orphan children and their mothers.

As part of this pilot project, SIF brought together orphan children and their mothers for a day of interactive activities, skill development, and environmental stewardship. The plantation drive focused on capacity building, life skills development, and communication skills enhancement, all while promoting a healthy and positive environment.

The children thoroughly enjoyed planting trees, with the SIF team providing guidance and support throughout the process. The team explained the importance of tree planting in mitigating climate change effects and disaster risk reduction, helping the children understand the value of their contributions. Through this hands-on experience, the children learned about the significance of trees in: Absorbing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen; preventing soil erosion and landslides; providing shade and shelter; supporting biodiversity.