Help Herbert & Rose plant 500 trees

This is Herbert's Story..

My name is Herbert Murungi, I’m an environmental scientist, social entrepreneur and a co-founder of RESI.

I write children’s storybooks about climate and environmental conservation because of the strong belief that anything nurtured at an early age gets embraced easily all through one’s life with value attachment. The goal is to empower the young generation to understand, prepare, adapt and fight the climate crisis.

I have co-authored 2 children storybooks-James the Steward and Keeper of the Forest. I encourage you to read and get your child a copy.

My fiancée is a civil engineer and takes pride in building excellent homes and schools for children. She loves and does crocheting.

At the fall of 2020, we agreed to start a family in 2021. We thought of wedding ceremonies. We talked about the glitz and glamour of African weddings. We all agreed that the pomp of the events carries no significant impact on society and environment.

We decided to use our wedding as an opportunity to communicate to the young couples of our generation. Our message is simple-the wedding pomp lasts a day, and memories live in our hearts. Let us use these life occasions to impact lives around us, and do good to our Earth.

Rose and I will plant 500 trees (fruit and indigenous trees) in 10 schools with children to commemorate our marriage journey. Each child will plant a tree and give it his/her name. Together with the school administration we will support every child to ensure his/her tree flourishes.

Trees will be planted at the beginning of October, our friend Alan who holds Master’s degree in, Forestry is guiding us on tree selection and site assessments.

However, to realize our goal, we need your support towards buying, and taking care of trees in schools. You can support by contributing 10.0$ for a tree. You are encouraged to contribute by buying any number of trees desired.

Thank you for being part of this beautiful story.

"I feel a great regard for trees; they represent age and beauty and the miracles of life and growth." ― Louise Dickinson Rich.