As our business grows, we are aware that we need to take greater steps to protect the environment. It is not enough to simply create sustainable products, we must seek to have an impact that is as ecological as it is social.
This is why we are committed to offsetting our CO2 emissions. Since 2019, we have financed the planting of 1400 trees in Goma, DR Congo.
Why Goma ? Firstly because this is where our partner AGAPE workshop is located and secondly because the volcanic eruption of Nyiragongo in 2002 destroyed half of the city’s trees. So it is the ideal location to begin this project.
How are we able to do this ? We partnered with the VSK program of our partner NGO En Avant Les Enfants to set up the tree nursery. Adolescents who have unfortunately not had access to school are trained by this program in agroforestry. Using their new skills, they are plant different varieties of local fruit trees and other pollinators throughout the city of Goma. In addition, they closely monitor their trees to ensure their growth. Our funding also allows them to build new seedlings and buy several kg of seeds to continue this program and the fight against climate change.
KISANY is honoured to support this team in Goma and their extraordinary work.
Last September, 101 children went back to school in Goma. Thanks to SISLEY- D’ORNANO Foundation, the children of our embroiderers get an uniform and school materials. Thank you SISLEY !
After more than two months of crisis related to COVID-19, our partners ateliers AGAPE and APROHADE have reopened their doors. We are regularly in contact with our artisans who demonstrate a real need to work in order to be able to get back on their feet as quickly as possible. Here is an update of …
We all know that a good nights rest is important for the body, mind, and soul. And over the last year we have all learnt to appreciate more and more the sanctity of a bedroom. At KISANY we have been answering questions about from customers for over 10 years about investing in bed linen. Here …
1400 trees planted in Goma
As our business grows, we are aware that we need to take greater steps to protect the environment. It is not enough to simply create sustainable products, we must seek to have an impact that is as ecological as it is social.
This is why we are committed to offsetting our CO2 emissions. Since 2019, we have financed the planting of 1400 trees in Goma, DR Congo.
Why Goma ? Firstly because this is where our partner AGAPE workshop is located and secondly because the volcanic eruption of Nyiragongo in 2002 destroyed half of the city’s trees. So it is the ideal location to begin this project.
How are we able to do this ? We partnered with the VSK program of our partner NGO En Avant Les Enfants to set up the tree nursery. Adolescents who have unfortunately not had access to school are trained by this program in agroforestry. Using their new skills, they are plant different varieties of local fruit trees and other pollinators throughout the city of Goma. In addition, they closely monitor their trees to ensure their growth. Our funding also allows them to build new seedlings and buy several kg of seeds to continue this program and the fight against climate change.
KISANY is honoured to support this team in Goma and their extraordinary work.
This is only the beginning…
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