Life-Giving Forest e.V.

Sobre nosotros

Life-Giving Forest eV, founded in 2011, supports people in the Philippines who have few material possessions but still want to get involved in environmental issues. We are not tied to any party or denomination and are committed to a just world out of personal conviction and passion.
As an association with around 20 active members, we do most of the work and administration on a voluntary basis. This is how we ensure that donations go where they really make a difference. Peter Hämmerle's many years of experience in development cooperation in the Philippines and the dynamic approach of us young association members make our heart projects what they are: unique, lively and worth supporting.

Our Vision
We see a world in which all people can meet their needs through far-sighted and respectful interaction with nature.

Our goals are
• the economic and social integration of people with disabilities,
• the creation of sustainable livelihoods through agroforestry products,
• the reforestation of forests for biodiversity and nature conservation as well
• Climate protection through the use of renewable energies.

What we do
Life-Giving Forest eV plants and sustainably maintains tropical mixed forests with people with disabilities in the Philippines. We create long-term livelihoods from forests, organic gardens and renewable energies.
Our local partners are cooperatives of people with disabilities and the non-profit FTI Foundation in the Philippines. Together we develop the projects and the respective needs. For example, we provide start-up funding for materials and inclusive jobs. On site we support the groups in purchasing, planting and maintaining areas, as well as in setting up the necessary infrastructure and marketing the products from the organic gardens.

We support
• Establishment of local cooperatives
• Reforestation of rainforest
• Jobs for people with disabilities
• Agroforestry & organic farming
• Terra Preta to bind CO 2 in the soil
• Training & environmental education
• Emergency aid & protection from disasters
• Renewable energy
• Scholarships & Volunteer Services

Projects:
• HIPEDAC – Hindang Persons with Disabilities Agriculture Cooperative: tropical mixed rainforest, agroforestry and organic gardens, animals
• TAPTEFA – These-Abled Persons Tierra Esperanza Farmers Association: Storm-proof houses for people with disabilities, organic farming and fruit trees
• CTPC - Cateel These-Abled Persons Producers Cooperative: Agroforestry with native trees, fruit trees, coffee and other crops, organic garden, processing and sale of the products in its own multifunctional building
• SAFRA-ADAP - San Francisco – Association of Differently Abled Persons MPC (Multi Purpose Cooperative): Tropical mixed forest and production of Terra-Preta.
• Scholarship program
• Mindchangers: Life-Giving Forest e.V. started the ChangeBox project for environmental education in Baden-Württemberg in 2021 as part of the MINDCHANGERS program. The aim is to develop interactive workshops on the topics of climate, migration and consumption.
• Agent Green – Romanian environmental protection association against illegal deforestation of the Romanian jungle: reforestation project near Bacau County

Benedikt Adler is 2nd chairman of Life-Giving Forest e.V..

For other net participants we can offer an expert guidance through trained staff, give an expert opinion, procure expert information and establish new contacts in the field of our work.