Mother Earth Network
About Mother Earth Network
Mother Earth Network was founded by Fr. Hermann Borg, who is a member of the Order of Friar Minors. He came to Africa in 1983 when his Order invited Friars to frontier and join the Vicariate of East Africa and Madagascar. His first posting was at Lower Subukia in Nakuru, Kenya.
Our Programs
To provide an international platform for collective advocacy and information sharing on protection, restoration, conservation of forests and environmental management.
Education
We endeavors to educate the population on the importance of expansion of the forest cover and promotion of biodiversity. It is important that we share knowledge and information so that together we can improve the environment in which we live
Creation of Awareness
By creating awareness on how we should interact with nature in a positive manner, Mother Earth casts no doubt that the environment will be more friendly to humanity today and in future
Tree Planting
It is not enough to plant a tree; it is important that we protect and nurture trees that we plant; see to it that they grow to maturity. This is not optional but a moral and spiritual obligation to the inhabitants of the world. The status quo, where forest cover has been depleted can only be countered by a serious undertaking where one ensures that trees survive and grow to maturity
Community Mobilization
In many cases, people require an initiator. Mother Earth mobilizes and sensitizes the general population by organizing workshops and seminars on tree growing. Various experts are invited to handle technical areas on environmental issues before, during, and after the launching of projects. Implementation of projects becomes easy and effective when this happens. It is also a way of making the projects sustainable. .
About the founder
While Fr. Hermann Borg was at Subukia he started collecting tree seeds and creating small seed beds at the friary. Later on, he started buying trees from Kenya Forest Services tree nurseries in big numbers and distributing them to the residents. Little did he know that he was forming a trust that will later become big and initiate projects beyond Subukia.
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