Giving Stories Blog

Sowing Hope: Hajjat Aphwa Ssebyala's Million-Tree Mission

Giving Digest: Hajjat Aphwa Ssebyala, a prominent activist in women's rights and climate action, has dedicated her efforts to addressing the impact of climate change in Uganda. Her notable initiative, the Annual Greening Friday’s campaign, conducted in collaboration with the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council, has seen the successful distribution and planting of nearly 500,000 trees. Ssebyala's commitment extends to her choice of clothing, regularly donning green kitenge, symbolizing her mission to "paint the world green" with trees.

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Ednah Rebeccah