The BWN Tree Project launch!

 

The FAWCO Committee wishes to thank the BWN members for their heart felt

support at the October Coffee Morning. Fifty-eight (58) trees were

purchased!

 

This is an outstanding launch of BWN's support of The FAWCO Millennium

Forest Project in remote areas of Morocco. Our project is in conjunction

with the members of AIWC (American International Women's Club) of

Casablanca, one of the 78 clubs (including BWN) in 35 countries in the

FAWCO worldwide network.

 

Each 5 Euro tree purchase for yourself, family members and friends comes

with a certificate and explanation and makes a perfect Holiday and Birthday

gift. Why not honor your favorite student with a Tree in his/her name!

 

Reserve your tree(s) by writing to one of the committee members listed

below and your BWN Tree Project certificate will be delivered to you at

coffee mornings.

 

Thank you for helping BWN make a difference!

 

FAWCO Committee

Arline Coward

Caroline Derksen

Francesca Facchini

Lyn Shepherd

Doreen Soler .

 

Explanation of the Project: The Project’s goal has always been to provide

income for women in remote regions in Morocco while the men are off looking

for work in more populated areas. The members of the Casablanca Club

explain the project this way: “Families in these remote areas have

limited work resources, and as a result the men have to seek work elsewhere

in order to provide for their families, thus leaving women and children

behind to make a living through small-scale farming, bee-keeping, and

poultry-raising. Trees provide additional steady income to residents, as

well as food for their consumption. Tree planting retards soil erosion from

animal grazing and the decline in biodiversity. For example, a single olive

tree matures in 5 or 6 years and produces 40 kilos of olives, an amount

that will greatly increase a family’s income so that children are free to

attend school.”

 

 

 

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Eileen Kershenbaum

President, BWN

www.bcnwomensnetwork.com