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The Belvie association is dedicated to environmental protection and sustainable development, with several areas of activity.

An initiative of Association Belvie

Overview of the project

Belvie’s reforestation initiative aims to restore the environment, strengthen biodiversity and contribute to food security by planting 2,000 fruit trees in the Tivaouane region, particularly in neighbourhoods, primary schools and the homes of religious leaders. This project, which is part of our biodiversity conservation mission, will strengthen the resilience of ecosystems and raise awareness of environmental protection practices among local communities. Each month, we plan to plant around a hundred trees in different areas, giving local communities the opportunity to play an active part in protecting their environment. The species chosen, such as papaya and other fruit trees, are adapted to local climatic conditions and will bring economic and nutritional benefits to the beneficiary families, schools and communities. By involving the 72 neighbourhood delegates, pupils and families, Belvie is also strengthening environmental education and raising awareness of the importance of biodiversity. The project is designed to be sustainable and includes training sessions on tree care, with regular monitoring to maximise plant survival. Young people are encouraged to care for the trees, reinforcing their role in preserving the environment. Our long-term goal is to make Tivaouane a more environmentally friendly region.

Objective

Restoring local ecosystems and improving food security by reforesting 2,000 fruit trees in the neighbourhoods, schools and homes of Tivaouane.

Level of progress

Ongoing research

Project timeline

1 juin 2034 - 30 mai 2025

Quantitative results

Since the beginning of October, we have planted a total of 35 fruit trees, with the active participation of two neighbourhood delegates and ten households. These plantings are part of our overall goal of reforesting 2,000 trees, while gradually involving new local partners. In this way, the project aims to reach more households and communities, and we expect the number of trees planted to increase steadily over the coming months.

Qualitative results

Thanks to our project to reforest 2,000 fruit trees, we have seen a number of significant qualitative results. The beneficiaries, particularly the families, have gradually adopted practices that respect the environment. The training courses have raised awareness of biodiversity and the importance of reforestation for the climate. The project has also fostered local solidarity, with participants working together to ensure the survival of the seedlings, thereby strengthening the community spirit around environmental protection.

Financing

The project is currently funded by the personal contributions of the association's president, deducted from her salary. To date, we have not obtained any external funding.

About the
organisation

Association Belvie

Hadji Tabara Ndiaye
Présidente
contact.belvie@gmail.com
+221771432638

Belvie’s reforestation initiative aims to restore the environment, strengthen biodiversity and contribute to food security by planting 2,000 fruit trees in the Tivaouane region, particularly in neighbourhoods, primary schools and the homes of religious leaders. This project, which is part of our biodiversity conservation mission, will strengthen the resilience of ecosystems and raise awareness of environmental protection practices among local communities. Each month, we plan to plant around a hundred trees in different areas, giving local communities the opportunity to play an active part in protecting their environment. The species chosen, such as papaya and other fruit trees, are adapted to local climatic conditions and will bring economic and nutritional benefits to the beneficiary families, schools and communities. By involving the 72 neighbourhood delegates, pupils and families, Belvie is also strengthening environmental education and raising awareness of the importance of biodiversity. The project is designed to be sustainable and includes training sessions on tree care, with regular monitoring to maximise plant survival. Young people are encouraged to care for the trees, reinforcing their role in preserving the environment. Our long-term goal is to make Tivaouane a more environmentally friendly region.

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