Talented Limerick Ladies Footballer Lauren Ryan will be among a group of GAA stars heading to Africa as part of a “Warriors for Humanity” campaign in aid of SelfHelp Africa.
They will participate in the charity’s annual ‘Plant the Planet’ initiative from November 21 to 28, which involves tree-planting and conservation efforts.
The ambitious goal is to plant one million trees which will provide food, income, shelter, and tools for communities affected by climate change, she says.
Each tree that is planted will represent a livelihood for an African family and an integral part of the project is to train farmers how to manage their trees for this purpose.
The organisation is keen that the impact of its work is felt for many years to come, benefitting future generations and leaving behind an important legacy. The initiative will also result in 31,250 tonnes of carbon dioxide being removed from the atmosphere.
“The funds we raise will support tree planting projects that transform communities: providing shade, shelter, and food, preventing soil erosion, restoring degraded land, and creating long-term sources of income and nutrition for families. These trees will also play a crucial role in the fight against climate change.
“The intention is to leave a collective legacy and make a huge difference to the planet, hundreds of thousands of families will live off these trees long into the future.”
The target for participants is to raise at least €10,000 each.
On that front, Lauren will host a Table Quiz at Pat Collins’ Bar, Adare, this Friday (October 4), 9pm.
