PASS TRUST STRENGTHENS SUSTAINABILITY AGENDA THROUGH SCHOOL-BASED TREE PLANTING INITIATIVE

PASS Trust Director of Finance and Administration, Doreen Mangesho (left), hands over a watering can to Kisarawe Secondary School Headmaster, Fanuel Nicodemas, as a symbolic gesture of continued stewardship and care for the trees planted during the initiative. The gesture symbolises strengthened collaboration in promoting sustainability, environmental stewardship, and inclusive green growth within the school community.

PASS Trust Director of Finance and Administration, Doreen Mangesho (front, centre) leads staff and students in a tree-planting exercise, alongside Deogras Mwela, District Environmental Management Officer – Kisarawe, and Fanuel Nicodemas, Headmaster of Kisarawe Secondary School (back, right).

Dar es Salaam - May 18, 2026: PASS Trust has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability and youth awareness through a tree planting initiative held at Kisarawe Secondary School as part of its broader Inclusive Green Growth agenda.

The initiative, conducted under the theme “1 Tree for a Sustainable Future – Helping Communities Care for the Land that Supports their Livelihoods and their Future,” brought together students, teachers, community leaders, government representatives, and stakeholders in a collective effort to promote environmental responsibility and long-term sustainability awareness.

The activity forms part of PASS Trust’s wider sustainability commitment, with the institution targeting to plant more than 2,000 trees this year through various community-centered initiatives that integrate environmental conservation, youth engagement, and sustainable agriculture awareness.

Speaking during the event, PASS Trust Director of Finance and Administration, Doreen Mangesho emphasized that the initiative extends beyond tree planting and seeks to nurture long-term environmental consciousness among young people.

“Today is not simply about planting trees. It is about planting responsibility, awareness, and long-term thinking among young people. The future of agriculture depends heavily on how well we protect the environment today,” she said.

 

She explained that PASS Trust intentionally selected a school environment because sustainability education must begin with future generations.

“We wanted students to understand that agriculture and environmental conservation go hand in hand. Protecting the environment is also about protecting livelihoods, food systems, and future economic opportunities,” she added.

PASS Trust continues to work closely with farmers, agribusinesses, and communities across Tanzania, with sustainability remaining a key pillar within its Inclusive Green Growth agenda. The organization promotes development that is climate resilient, resource efficient, innovative, and environmentally responsible.

The fruit trees planted during the exercise are expected to contribute to environmental conservation efforts through carbon emission reduction, improved biodiversity, and the creation of a greener and healthier learning environment for students and the surrounding community.

Popular youth influencer Benson, who participated in the initiative, encouraged students to become ambassadors for environmental conservation and sustainable living.

“The trees planted today may look small now, but years from today they will benefit many people. Young people have a responsibility to protect the future by taking care of the environment around them,” he said.

The Head Teacher of Kisarawe Secondary School commended PASS Trust for selecting the school as part of the initiative, noting that the activity created valuable environmental awareness among students.

“Beyond the trees themselves, this initiative has given our students practical understanding on the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability,” the Head Teacher said.

A government representative present during the event also applauded PASS Trust for supporting national sustainability efforts and creating awareness among youth through community-centered environmental initiatives.

“Partnerships like these are important in strengthening environmental conservation while encouraging young people to actively participate in building a sustainable future,” the representative noted.

PASS Trust noted that the tree planting initiative will continue throughout the year as part of its long-term sustainability efforts aimed at strengthening environmental awareness, supporting communities, and encouraging climate-conscious development practices across Tanzania.