Trinity School students raise funds for Lemon Tree Trust
We want to extend a big thank you to the 5th grade students and teachers at Trinity School in Menlo Park, California, USA. These dedicated students worked hard by doing chores to raise money, which they generously donated to the Lemon Tree Trust.
Their efforts and kindness help support our mission, and we are incredibly grateful for their enthusiasm and community spirit. A heartfelt thank you to the students and teachers for their wonderful contribution!
Moreover, their donation this June will be automatically doubled, thanks to match funding from one of our most generous supporters as part of our Gawilan Community Garden Appeal. This match funding amplifies the impact of their donation, helping us make an even greater difference to residents living in Gawilan refugee camp.
Yesterday, team members Hamid and Othman led a women’s workshop in Hêvî Community Garden, bringing together beneficiaries to learn, share and grow in community. The session began with an introduction to the work of the Lemon Tree Trust, our vision and our ongoing efforts across refugee and IDP (internally displaced people) camps. In places where … Continued
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As we reach the halfway point of 2025, we are delighted to share some of the impact your support has made possible across our projects. Thanks to your support, our projects are creating meaningful change for forcibly displaced communities, improving access to fresh food, mental wellbeing, and opportunities for connection and belonging through community gardening. … Continued