One Million Trees Challenge: Growing Hope, One Tree at a Time
The One Million Trees Challenge is a high-impact movement to restore Nepal's natural heritage. We achieve this through two key approaches: hands-on, individual planting via the 'Ride & Reflect' journeys, and large-scale, technology-driven reforestation with the 'DroneWise' concept. It’s a movement to create sustainable food sources, support local economies, and foster environmental stewardship for generations to come.
How It Works
Community-Centered Planting
We plant trees in communities, ensuring locals care for them and benefit directly from sustainable agriculture and eco-tourism.
Empowerment through Education
We coach local youth and villagers in sustainable practices, creating new opportunities and fostering environmental stewardship.
Sustainable Agriculture
We introduce high-value crops and provide free plants, expert training, and vital market connections to ensure long-term success.
Inclusive Participation
Volunteers, students, and children of all abilities join our plantation events, making it a true collective effort for a greener Nepal.
5,000+ fruit, herb, and timber plants planted in the first 18 months.
500+ volunteers engaged in hands-on planting and community education.
Community-based enterprise development in Telkot and other villages.
Introduced new crops like orange-fleshed sweet potatoes and herbs.
Collaborated with schools, NGOs, and local businesses to maximize impact.
A Movement in Action
Capturing the spirit of community and environmental stewardship that drives the One Million Trees Challenge.
A group photo after the successful tree plantation organized by Shiva Shrestha Foundation.
A welcome dance performed by Kathmandu University students for the One Million Trees Challenge.
An international volunteer visiting Dhulikhel for a plantation event.
Kathmandu University Youth Redcross Circle students host a thanksgiving program for the OMTC.
Addressing students at the Sisdole landfill site where we distributed numerous plants.
Community planting day with local students and volunteers in Tistung.
Volunteers preparing saplings for a plantation drive.
Children taking part in the One Million Trees Challenge at Nagarkot Homestay.
Teamwork and dedication to restoring Nepal's forests.
Volunteers planting trees at Nagarkot Community Homestay.
Young hands contributing to a greener future.
Kids enjoying plantation at Nagarkot Community Homestay.
A community school program during an environmental awareness campaign.
A curious calf on the plantation site in Telkot.
Alok Das planting a tree in Pokhara.
A student from Panchakanya School in Dhulikhel poses with a plant during our plantation program.
Young environmental stewards in Tistung proudly display their new plants.
Engaging with the next generation of leaders at a school in Tistung.
A collaborative effort during the Naubise tree plantation event.
A chef collects avocado seeds to grow new trees for the One Million Trees Challenge.
Plants being delivered by boat for a plantation project at Begnas Lake.
Celebrating the Ropai festival with traditional rice planting.
Special needs children participating in the One Million Trees Challenge at Nagarkot.
Visitors enjoying a dip in the natural spring at Bastola village.
