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.​ 

Protect Wildlife and Livelihoods in Bhutan’s Highlands Help 149 Bhutanese highlanders protect their lifeline—the yaks! The highland communities of Bhutan lead a life that’s both rugged and breathtaking, herding yaks at jaw-dropping altitudes of over 4000 meters above sea level. But increasing human-wildlife conflict has made their lives harder. They spend sleepless nights guarding their yaks from snow leopards and the Himalayan wolves. The highland community depends on yaks for livelihood. Thus, every yak lost is a serious blow to their daily sustenance. On an average, around 159 yaks, mostly the babies, are killed by wildlife. Apart from impacting their livelihoods, this human-wildlife conflict leads to retaliatory killings of wildlife, disrupting biodiversity and mountain ecosystems. Fortunately, the community has found a solution. Portable corral iron mesh has proved to be highly effective in protecting the yaks from wildlife. But not every family can afford this solution. This is where you can make a difference. Donate now to help 149 Bhutanese highland families in Gasa, Haa, Bumthang and Trongsa districts to buy portable corral iron mesh. Your contribution will not only safeguard the livelihoods of these remote highland communities but also protect wildlife from retaliatory killings, paving the path for human-wildlife harmony and help preserve the nomadic ways of life. $20: You will be helping save 1 Baby Yak $50: You will be helping save 2+ Baby Yak $100: You will be helping save 5+ Baby Yak $375: You will be supporting one family to install an entire corral iron mesh helping save 15+ Baby Yaks