Volunteer Initiative Transforms Saudi Schools with Green Spaces
Environmental volunteer Faleh Al-Juhani has launched a community-driven initiative to expand green spaces in schools, universities, and public parks across western Saudi Arabia, specifically in Makkah, Jeddah, and Taif. What began as a personal hobby has evolved into a structured effort involving volunteer teams that plant trees and distribute free seedlings to raise awareness about pollution and vegetation loss. The project prioritizes native species such as ghaf, neem, and sidr, which are suited to the local climate and help moderate temperatures while improving air quality. Al-Juhani emphasizes that transforming concrete schoolyards into green oases serves as a strategic investment in students' environmental awareness and physical health. By engaging students directly in planting, the initiative aims to foster a lasting connection to nature and instill long-term ecological responsibility. Motivated by religious principles of charity, Al-Juhani advocates for making afforestation a sustainable cultural practice rather than a seasonal event. The program positions schools as living laboratories where students learn patience and ecological balance, ultimately contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable future for upcoming generations in the Kingdom.
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Volunteer Initiative Transforms Saudi Schools with Green Spaces
Environmental volunteer Faleh Al-Juhani has launched a community-driven initiative to expand green spaces in schools, universities, and public parks across western Saudi Arabia, specifically in Makkah, Jeddah, and Taif. What began as a personal hobby has evolved into a structured effort involving volunteer teams that plant trees and distribute free seedlings to raise awareness about pollution and vegetation loss. The project prioritizes native species such as ghaf, neem, and sidr, which are suited to the local climate and help moderate temperatures while improving air quality. Al-Juhani emphasizes that transforming concrete schoolyards into green oases serves as a strategic investment in students' environmental awareness and physical health. By engaging students directly in planting, the initiative aims to foster a lasting connection to nature and instill long-term ecological responsibility. Motivated by religious principles of charity, Al-Juhani advocates for making afforestation a sustainable cultural practice rather than a seasonal event. The program positions schools as living laboratories where students learn patience and ecological balance, ultimately contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable future for upcoming generations in the Kingdom.
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