United Nations Development Programme (UNDP/PNUD)

​​Once the world’s fourth-largest freshwater lake, the Aral Sea has lost nearly 90 percent of its water. In its place lies the Aralkum Desert—a vast area of exposed seabed that fuels toxic salt and dust storms. These storms degrade air quality and pose serious health risks, especially for children and older people. ​ ​UNDP’s Green Aral Sea Initiative is restoring this fragile landscape by planting saxaul trees on the dried seabed. This hardy native tree survives where others cannot and plays a vital role in protecting communities.   ​As saxaul trees grow, they reduce harmful dust storms, improve air quality, and make living conditions safer. By stabilizing the land, they also help protect farmland, support livelihoods, and strengthen local economies, offering greater security and hope for families affected by the Aral Sea crisis.  ​So far, UNDP and partners have planted 925,000 saxaul saplings, but large areas remain exposed.  Donate today! $1 USD = 1 resilient tree ​Your donation funds multiple saplings to ensure one tree survives and thrives—creating lasting benefits for people and communities across the Aral Sea region.​ 

The Antoomwe Campaign is an initiative launched to address the escalation of human-wildlife conflict around the Mosi Oa Tunya National Park. Zambia is currently facing a devasting drought that has led animals, especially elephants, to abandon the National Park and occupy communities in search of water and food. Often, this results in the tragic loss of both human and animal lives. UNDP Zambia aims to raise $100,000 to fund key interventions like establishing water points in Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park for wildlife, providing alternative livelihoods for local communities around the National Park, and conducting education campaigns to foster coexistence between people and wildlife. Join the Antoomwe Movement, together we can safeguard the lives of both humans and wildlife, ensuring a future where they can coexist peacefully.