Our Work

Nature needs people. People need nature. That's where we come in.

We work at the intersection of ecological restoration, sustainable livelihoods, and community education, on the ground, in Leyte.

Programs

What We Do

Six connected areas of work, all grounded in Leyte and built with the communities we serve.

Bringing Forests Back to Life

Bringing Forests Back to Life

Native-tree reforestation and agroforestry on degraded land, restoring habitat and watershed health.

Growing Food that Heals the Earth

Growing Food that Heals the Earth

Regenerative farming that rebuilds soil, diversifies crops, and gives farmers resilient incomes.

Guarding Our Shared Seas

Guarding Our Shared Seas

Marine protection, mangrove restoration, and community-led stewardship of reefs and fisheries.

Sparking Change: Learning That Grows Action

Sparking Change: Learning That Grows Action

Environmental education programs that move young people from awareness to action.

Rooted in Community

Rooted in Community

Everything we do is co-designed with the families, farmers, and fishers who live on the land.

The Leyte Arboretum & Nature Park

The Leyte Arboretum & Nature Park

A living classroom and public sanctuary showcasing native trees, biodiversity, and ecological research.

In partnership with Eastern Visayas State University

Partnership

In partnership with EVSU

We collaborate with Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU) on research, student engagement, and scientific stewardship of our restoration sites, pairing local knowledge with academic rigor.

Strategic Priorities

Six Strategic Focus Areas

Our programs are organized around six connected priorities that shape every project we take on.

  1. 1Reforestation & Ecosystem Restoration
  2. 2Ocean Conservation & Blue Commons Protection
  3. 3Sustainable Agriculture & Land Stewardship
  4. 4Environmental Education & Awareness
  5. 5Green and Blue Spaces for Recreation & Learning
  6. 6Climate Action & Resource Sustainability