Hundreds of rangatahi across Auckland and Christchurch are set to get their hands dirty this month, planting more than 1,500 native trees as part of the World Vision 40 Hour Challenge.
The initiative, led by environmental organisation A Rocha Aotearoa, will see youth groups come together to restore local ecosystems while raising awareness and funds for Pacific communities facing growing food insecurity caused by climate change.
The tree planting events are designed to connect young people with environmental action while supporting this year’s World Vision campaign, which focuses on helping families in the Solomon Islands build more resilient food systems. Funds raised through the challenge will help provide seeds, farming tools and training to communities struggling with the impacts of rising sea levels and changing weather patterns.
Organisers say the project gives rangatahi an opportunity to make a tangible difference both locally and across the Pacific, combining conservation efforts with support for vulnerable communities facing the effects of climate change.
The World Vision 40 Hour Challenge remains one of Aotearoa’s largest youth fundraising campaigns, with thousands of young New Zealanders taking part each year to support children and families facing hardship around the world.
This year’s challenge will run throughout June, with participants encouraged to take on fundraising activities while supporting environmental and community-based projects in their local areas.
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