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Global Restoration: Human Transformation

One Tree Planted PROJECT
Global Restoration: Human Transformation by One Tree Planted

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Title
  • Global Restoration: Human Transformation
Entrant
  • One Tree Planted

About This Project

Summary

This video reframed reforestation and land restoration as a human story—one that crosses borders and human condition. It revealed how planting trees can restore degraded land, rebalance ecosystems, and uplift lives. By weaving together diverse voices from Rwanda, Costa Rica, and America with poetic visuals and music, we showed that reforestation is not just an environmental act—it’s essential to human wellbeing, shared prosperity, and global solidarity—powerful act of hope and shared humanity.

Goals & Objectives

Our goal was to move reforestation from a distant cause to a personal calling. By sharing stories of individuals and communities whose lives are shaped by trees, we aimed to foster an emotional connection, demonstrate global relevance, and inspire meaningful giving rooted in shared values.

Results & Impact

Viewed over 38.8K times to date, through cinematic storytelling this video has established the human connection to nature and each other through the power of trees—bringing our mission restoration and reforestation to new audiences.

the team

Marie Jones
  • Chief Strategy and Marketing & Communications Officer
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Nicole Guindon
  • Director of Marketing,
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Reuben Browning
  • Manager of Photo and Video
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Matthew Askinazi
  • Video Editor
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Stephanie Sinclair
  • Photo/Video Production Coordinator
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