TreeSisters

TreeSisters is a UK-registered nonprofit organisation and charity (registered charity number 1149961) dedicated to reforestation and ecological restoration with a specific focus on centering women and gender equity in its approach. Founded with the mission to plant hope, justice, resilience, and a new way of living in harmony with the Earth, TreeSisters aims to restore tropical forests through ethical, community-led projects that support biodiversity, indigenous peoples, and local communities[1][2][3].

Mission and Vision

TreeSisters envisions a world where nature and people flourish together in connection, equity, and harmony. Its mission is multifaceted and includes facilitating and inspiring forest restoration, centering women and gender equity in all activities, and fostering a consciousness shift from consumerism to restoration by encouraging deeper connections with nature. The organisation recognises that true restoration goes beyond tree planting to include caring for the land, supporting diverse ecosystems, and respecting the rights and voices of those who have stewarded forests for generations[2][3].

Activities and Impact

TreeSisters supports a portfolio of biocultural, women- and community-led restoration projects primarily focused on tropical forest ecosystems. These projects restore diverse habitats, protect critically endangered species, and empower local and indigenous communities in sustainable stewardship of their environments. Through these initiatives, TreeSisters has funded the planting of over 28 million trees, restoring more than 10,000 hectares of forest across nine active projects as of recent reporting[2][3].

The organisation emphasises a holistic grassroots approach that integrates ecological, social, and cultural elements to ensure long-term restoration success and equitable benefits. Its work highlights the pivotal role women play in environmental leadership and restoration efforts, aiming to awaken and call forth feminine leadership rooted in nature-based wisdom[2][5].

Organisation and Governance

TreeSisters operates with a team of approximately 17 employees and is overseen by a board of trustees. It pays particular attention to ethical governance and has staff with salaries ranging up to £90,000. The charity’s values are deeply embedded in its operational frameworks, such as its Green Cover Strategy and Community Tree Growing Framework, which inform its restoration and behavioural change work[1][3].

Community Engagement and Support

TreeSisters invites individuals globally to join its movement through regular donations and advocacy, emphasizing that everyone can participate in restoring the planet. It offers various ways to contribute, including grants, major gifts, and legacy donations, all aimed at fostering a greener, more equitable future. The charity also provides educational resources and updates through its news and blog channels to keep supporters informed and connected to its work[2][4].

TreeSisters represents a unique model of combining environmental restoration with feminist leadership and social justice, striving to create systemic change for the health of tropical forests and the empowerment of communities living in and around them.

[1] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regid=1149961&subid=0 [2] https://www.treesisters.org [3] https://www.treesisters.org/about [4] https://www.treesisters.org/give [5] https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit/4290675f3d7e4e2c91bdf350c51b0c41-treesisters-bristol