Join us in our Grow a Forest with Gratitude Challenge!
AFCA’s fundraiser is a chance to express gratitude to those who’ve supported you and pass on support by donating to plant trees that will provide nutrition and income for orphaned children and their families in one of the most malnourished regions of Zimbabwe.
Here’s how to join the fun and help us Grow a Forest with Gratitude!
1. Donate: Contribute to AFCA’s “Grow a Forest with Gratitude” fundraiser on Facebook, Instagram, or with the link below.
2. Get Your Gratitude Tree: Download and print our Gratitude Tree below.
3. Add Your Gratitude: Write the names of those who have supported you on each leaf.
4. Decorate It: Color and decorate your tree however you like—make it your own!
5. Share: Snap a pic and post it on Facebook or Instagram!
- Need Inspiration? Feel free to use the sample post below.
- Tag Friends: If possible, tag the amazing people on your tree to show them how much they mean to you.
- Nominate a Friend: Challenge one of them to keep the gratitude growing! Just like the ice-bucket challenge, try: “I nominate Scott to join the Grow a Forest with Gratitude Challenge!”
At the end of your post, don’t forget to add:
- Our fundraising link: afcaids.org/forest
- Our hashtag: #growaforestwithgratitude (Search #growaforestwithgratitude on Instagram or Facebook to see others who’ve joined the movement!)
Let’s make this forest flourish together!
Sample Post:
I’m thrilled to join AFCA’s #GrowAForestWithGratitude challenge!
Participating is easy—just (1) make a donation and (2) create your own gratitude tree. Each leaf on my tree honors someone who has supported me—and I’m paying it forward by donating to AFCA’s fundraiser to plant fruit trees in Zimbabwe, where nearly 50% of students are orphans, primarily due to HIV/AIDS. Every tree we plant provides vital nutrition and income for these children and their families.
Join me in making a difference!
Donate here: https://afcaids.org/forest
Join the challenge here: https://www.afcaids.org/grow-a-forest-with-gratitude
I nominate ______ to create a gratitude tree.
What if I just want to donate and can’t make the tree?
We think you’ll love making the tree, but if you don’t have time and just want to donate. That’s fine too! We appreciate you!
How does planting trees help children with AIDS?
The Data: Research has shown that the Matabeleland South and North Provinces of Zimbabwe have the highest incidences of malnourished children in the whole South African Development Community Region. This is due to erratic rainfall, poverty, and high HIV/AIDS rates. Surveys of schools in the Umzingwane and Matobo Districts reveal that over 50% of students are orphans, mostly due to HIV/AIDS.
The Problem: Without consistent, nutritious food, children and other vulnerable people lack the nutrition needed for their medications and face limited income options, reinforcing cycles of poverty and illness.
The Solution: Planting indigenous and fruit trees provides a sustainable source of nutrition and income for families, helping to break the cycle of poverty in these communities.