THE HEARTLAND PROJECT pt.3

On March 21, 2020, one week before the COVID-19 pandemic hit Indonesia, to commemorate International Day of Forests, we solicited both individuals and youth organizations to take part in restoration efforts in the 3rd Heartland Project. Although most of the organizations had to cancel their big tree-planting events due to COVID-19 spread in Indonesia, this didn’t stop us from taking climate action. Following health protocols, more than 734 youth from 41 youth organizations in various places in Indonesia joined this movement to plant almost 2,000 trees. 

The Heartland Project advocates that people should not only be educated on the importance of restoring land, but it also encourages a personal connection to nature and forests. Therefore, our project is designed to escalate youth involvement from a one-time action to a lifetime dedication. Only by doing that can we see a ripple effect in the local communities, which are at the “heart” of the land.