For forcibly displaced communities, gardening can change everything
Growing things isn’t just about food. It’s about identity, community and finding beauty in the most difficult of circumstances.
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See our work in action: Watch how gardening is transforming lives in refugee and IDP camps
Since 2015, we have worked with forcibly displaced communities in refugee and IDP (internally displaced people) camps. Through seeds, plants, tools and knowledge, community gardens and competitions, we give people the means to grow and come together.
We also distribute and plant trees, helping to green the sprawling camp settlements of accidental cities home to thousands of families.
Our community gardens give displaced families access to fresh food, a place to learn and grow, and a space to connect with their neighbours.
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Celebrating the creativity, passion and dedication of gardeners in refugee and IDP camps through joyful annual competitions and monthly awards.
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Designed by Tom Massey, our RHS Chelsea garden celebrated refugee resilience, earned an RHS Silver-Gilt Medal and brought our work to a global audience.
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“This garden is more than just food. It’s a space where we leave
our burdens behind, recharge emotionally and even save a little income.”
– Ibtisam Ahmad Hassan, gardener
Hêvî Community Garden, Gawilan camp, Kurdistan Region of Iraq
You can help plant seeds of hope
Hope needs the right conditions to grow. You can help provide them. Whether through a donation, a partnership or simply spreading the word, your support gives displaced families the means to rebuild.
Host a plant sale, garden party or dedicate your birthday to our work. Every pound raised puts seeds, tools and knowledge into the hands of families who need them. Check out our fundraising ideas to get started
From £10 providing refreshments at a community session to £5,000 helping create a healing garden, every gift goes directly towards gardening activities in refugee and IDP camps. Donate now
If you represent a trust, foundation or are interested in making a significant gift, we’d love to hear from you. Your support could help us reach more families and put the means to grow into more hands. Get in touch to start a conversation
Some of our most impactful work has been built through partnership, including creating community gardens from the ground up. If you share our belief in the power of growing, get in touch to explore what we could build together. Get in touch
The families we work with have extraordinary stories. Sharing our work costs nothing but can change everything. Read our blog post on six non-financial ways you can support our work
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By donating to Lemon Tree Trust on behalf of someone special this festive season, you’re supporting gardens and green spaces that bring comfort, connection and a renewed sense of home for people who have been forcibly displaced. After donating, you can download a personalised gift template to customise with your message, either to send digitally … Continued