Empowering communities to protect forests and promote sustainable agroforestry in Sierra Leone.
Learn how we engage communities to conserve biodiversity and support sustainable land use.
The One-Village-One-Forest initiative encourages communities in Sierra Leone to take ownership of local forests, protecting biodiversity and promoting agroforestry. By integrating tree crop rehabilitation (e.g., cacao and coffee) with shade crop cultivation, we ensure environmental sustainability and economic benefits for rural households.
Since 2012, SHADE has worked with villages to establish protected forest areas, train farmers in sustainable practices, and monitor biodiversity outcomes. This program aligns with our mission to balance human development with environmental stewardship.
Join us in expanding the One-Village-One-Forest initiative to more communities across Sierra Leone.
Whether you're a donor, volunteer, or partner organization, there are many ways to support this transformative program. Your involvement helps us reach more villages, train more farmers, and protect more forest ecosystems.
We collaborate with local chiefs, community groups, government agencies, and international organizations to maximize our impact. Contact us to explore partnership opportunities.
Support ProgramDiscover the tangible results of the One-Village-One-Forest initiative.
Over 20 villages in Sierra Leone have adopted forest protection plans.
Thousands of trees planted to support agroforestry and biodiversity.
Hundreds of farmers trained in sustainable agricultural practices.
Multiple community-led protected forest areas established and managed.
Your donation helps us expand the One-Village-One-Forest initiative to more communities, train more farmers, and protect more of Sierra Leone's vital forest ecosystems.