12 Days of Purpose, an Advent journey through the cultures and traditions of our partnering communities, begins on Monday! We're so excited to share these 12 Days with you all. ❤️🌲

What does giving look like for you this season?

"In this episode of What Works, host Marla Moody speaks with Scott Sabin about the power of nonprofit leadership. Scott shares insights from over 3 decades of experience in community development, emphasizing the importance of local partnerships." Tune in https://share.transistor.fm/s/60601fb4

Introducing: Tend! A ready-to-run, no-cost, scalable small group experience around creation care. 🌱 Ready to run with just 5 households. 🌱 No extra staff, budget, or bandwidth required. Pre-order Tend: https://tendlife.org/

Do we work in rainforests? Yes and no. Some, but not all of our work happens in rainforests, and that’s the point. Every ecosystem has its own rhythm. From forests to savannas to hillside farms. By understanding each one, we help communities restore creation in harmony with nature. 🌎

Big wins we're excited about from the past 3 months: 🌳 1.75M+ new trees 🎉 548 Purpose Groups graduated 🏘️ 250+ new communities reached Thanks for being part of the change taking place across communities!

Driving through scenic nature views this weekend. Drop your go-to scenic drive songs. 👇

Many of our supporters have reached out with concern for our teams and the families we serve in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, and we’re deeply grateful for the care and solidarity. An update from our partners: https://loom.ly/FA0ihuo

When the world feels overwhelming, plant something. Hope grows slowly, but it grows... 🌱

There’s no quick fix. But there is faithful work.

You can’t reverse poverty without healing the planet. You can’t heal the planet without helping the people who live here.

Poverty, deforestation, despair — they feed each other. But so do hope, trees, and thriving.

The goal isn’t endless aid. It’s ending the need for aid.

"It’s hoped that raising the profile of these species and their ecological role among [people] can go some way towards increasing protection of the cats and their habitat." Shout out to the Ocelot Working Group for it's unique approach to conservation! 🐆 https://loom.ly/mQi1O_E

Working with local partners, including our teams in South Kivu, and supported by WRI, farmers are planting millions of trees, restoring soil, and protecting fisheries that millions rely on. Read about the transformation: https://loom.ly/mqbaDh0

Ever wonder what kind of impact your donations have? 🇩🇴 91% reduction in poverty in the DR 🇨🇩 99% improvement in soil health in the DR Congo 🇲🇽 75% of participants in MX believe they can solve problems by working together w/ their community https://loom.ly/g8GdCus

Change that ignores human dignity is shallow. Change that uplifts people is unstoppable.

Complex relationships take time. But they’re the only way to build a mission that lasts!

In many communities across the world, which are most vulnerable to climate change, people show that caring for creation is an act of worship, stewardship, and love for our neighbors. More on this in our new blog post: https://loom.ly/LxRhOG0

Charities often chase results. We choose relationships... Because of this, the results follow. 🌍

We don't see people as problems to fix. People are filled with purpose. When uplifted with the tools to fulfill their dreams, big things happen. #PartnersNotProjects

"Being part of the group taught me to value and love others, regardless of our differences in religion or background. I’ve learned that community is about support, understanding, and collective growth." Get inspired by Shamsa today: https://loom.ly/K-Ywgcc

True impact happens when communities lead their own story of restoration. #LocalLeadership

Over 20 million trees have been planted in Tanzania through our programs! None of this would be possible without your support. Thank you for growing hope and healing creation with us. 🎉🌳✨🌲

Agency matters. Dignity matters. Relationships matter. That’s why we choose partnership over projects every time.

Our friends at @biologos.bsky.social have a new dashboard showcasing how Christians do good through science. "Together, let’s show the world that science is a powerful partner in living out our call to love God and neighbor." Dive in: https://loom.ly/f0lLRPM

“When I plant a tree or take care of my soil, I am obeying God,” “I am an obedient steward of nature every time I do anything to take care of creation.” In our programs, reforestation is often conducted as an act of worship. More on abundance: https://loom.ly/SW_Ela0

“I was afraid.” That’s how Rose begins her story, recounting the moment she first heard about joining a Purpose Group. “My biggest worries and concerns were that by becoming a participant of a Purpose Group, I would lose my money.” 🇭🇹 Read Rose's story: https://loom.ly/sGNZnkQ

Tickets for the 2025 Planting Hope Gala are now LIVE! 💚🦋🌸🌿🌲 From auctions, live entertainment, celebration, and more... this will be a night you don't want to miss! Reserve your tickets here: paybee.io/hybrid-event/plantinghope/4

Thoughts, prayers, action! 🌱🙏✨

What happens when communities come together to save, plan, and plant?​ In partnership with #RestoreLocal, this model is transforming lives and landscapes across South Kivu.​ 🎥 Hope grows in the DRC: https://bit.ly/46GUFqp#RestoreLocal @WRIAfrica, @BezosEarthFund, @OneTreePlanted

"...the lines are blurry. In many cases, climate change has contributed to increasing the extent, frequency, or severity of many “natural” disturbance events, including wildfires and pest outbreaks, compromising forests’ overall condition." Article by WRI https://loom.ly/ZqhsFBQ

Before encountering Plant With Purpose, Feza did what she could to survive. There was no clear path forward, no opportunity to grow or plan for the future. 🇨🇩 Feza's Plant With Purpose story: https://loom.ly/OPXnllg

Some of the most important climate work starts small and grows slowly.

We're excited to share that we now have over 50,000 active participants in our program in the Dominican Republic! 🇩🇴🎉

We worship the Creator, not just in church, but in how we care for creation. 🌎⛪

Environmental action is not a trend. It is an act of worship, stewardship, and justice. More on faith-based environmentalism: https://loom.ly/LxRhOG0

Empowerment is central to how we approach our mission and how we describe the way we approach our work. We believe that the words we use deserve careful consideration, especially when they shape our understanding of people, relationships, and power. https://loom.ly/qkevMVg

Our word for August is: 👉 URGENCY We have an urgent need to take action to protect people by protecting the planet. 🌍

We often see abundance as excess. But what if it’s simply: A full table. Healed land. A hopeful tomorrow.

Abundance isn’t always about having more. It’s about having enough—for today, for tomorrow, for each other.

Women workers worldwide are confronting the twin crises of climate change and gender-based violence at work. But they’re not backing down—organizing for safer, more just workplaces from South Africa to Central Java. Read more: https://loom.ly/-v1JmmA

Turns out, you can have your cake and GROW it, too. 🎂🌱💚 Have you heard of the Cake Garden method?

A lot of folks focus on either feeding people or protecting the planet. We believe we don't have to choose. The two are deeply interconnected.

When we care for the land, it cares for us.

"The science isn’t the problem — our theology is", says @relevant in their new article. "There is no mission without a livable planet. How do we love our neighbor while ignoring the fact that their home is flooding?" Check out this powerful article: https://loom.ly/f7U5Kos

Unsubscribing from climate change is not an option... But what if we all opted IN to caring for the planet together? 🤔💌🤝

“There are too many unserious people in our society,” she admitted. “I had no confidence in anyone.” For Nadége, the loss of trust in her neighbors reflected a deeper instability—one rooted not just in human relationships but in the land itself. 📖: https://loom.ly/oaQk2iE

2025 CCOP Applications are OPEN! CCOP invites Christian young people to participate in the UN Climate conference, November 10-21, in Baku, Brazil. 🌱 COP30 is a way to “immerse” oneself and mobilize the Church for climate action. loom.ly/5gsdHe4

THE SOWER IS HERE! 🌱🗞️ In this issue, we invite you to learn why trees are so critical to our work. Trees provide additional income for participant farmers, but they also enrich the soil, shade & cool the environment, mitigate the effects of natural disasters, & more. https://loom.ly/pg0rVoU