Meet Our SAVE Partner: Trees, Water & People
Tell us a little bit about your organization, when and how did you get started?
Trees, Water & People is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was founded in 1998 by Stuart Conway and Richard Fox, and is staffed by a group of dedicated conservationists who feel strongly about helping communities to protect, conserve, and manage the natural resources upon which their long-term well-being depends. Our work is guided by two core beliefs:
That natural resources are best protected when local people play an active role in their care and management; and preserving local trees, wetlands, and watersheds is essential for the ongoing social, economic, and environmental health of communities everywhere.
Where are you planting fruit trees on behalf of Project 7?
Trees, Water & People plants trees in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras.
Why is planting fruit trees important?
Fruit trees provide families and communities with essential elements to improve their wellbeing and to transform their livelihoods. Planting fruit trees brings beauty, shade and erosion control to the natural surroundings, provides a added source of nutrition to their diets, as well as an income generating potential for rural families.
Is planting trees all you do?
Trees, Water & People develops and manages continuing reforestation, watershed protection, renewable energy, appropriate technology, and environmental education programs in Latin America and the American West. TWP's international programs have been recognized nationally and internationally, receiving the Ashden Award for Renewable Energy, the Rio Tinto Prize for Sustainability, and the UNEP Sasakakwa Prize
Besides buying SAVE the Earth products, how can individuals and organizations support the work you are doing?
Trees, Water & People offers businesses and individuals the opportunity to offset their carbon footprint. TWP's stove and reforestation projects offer more than carbon offsets. They provide opportunities to: balance your environmental impact; reduce deforestation rates in Central America; improve the health of a family with each stove you sponsor; and support Trees, Water & People's efforts to help communities protect and conserve their threatened natural resources.
What is your favorite Project 7 product?
Trees, Water, and People staff love love love the SAVE the Earth Breakfast Blend Coffee!
And...Don't forget that this week we are planting a tree for every new fan of our Facebook Page and every new Twitter follower. Help us "Change the Score" by planting some trees!
