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LIFE is an NGO that has been improving the daily lives of vulnerable people in France and in more than 20 countries since 2009. Sapousse is one of LIFE's initiatives, focusing on reforestation and supporting local communities through a range of projects such as reforestation, sustainable farming, biogas production, training and much more.

Planting trees is essential because they play a crucial role in regulating the climate by absorbing carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas. They also help prevent soil erosion, replenish groundwater and provide a habitat for many species.

Yes! Sapousse plantations take place in several countries (Indonesia, Madagascar, Morocco, Senegal, Benin, Lebanon, Bangladesh). Each project meets environmental and social goals specific to its area, whether reforestation, mangrove protection or creating sustainable farming plots. If you'd like to follow how the plantations are growing, we share regular updates in our newsletters and on social media.

Economic trees are trees that, as well as benefiting the environment, have economic potential for local communities. They can include fruit trees, trees for firewood, or trees that can be used to make products. In Indonesia, for example, LIFE plants mangrove and bamboo.

The trees we plant depend on the country, the climate and the planting site (forest, coastline...). They are chosen both to meet sustainable development challenges and to help local people become self-reliant (providing food resources, creating income-generating activities): - trees with a high carbon storage capacity, such as mangrove and bamboo - local species such as Ravintsara, Kinina and Olive - fruit trees such as Mango, Tapia and Lychee - other trees that produce cash crops: Cinnamon, Coffee, Pink Peppercorn, Moringa...

Sapousse encourages rural communities to develop green, sustainable income-generating activities by distributing farming supplies and green manures, setting up market gardens and running green entrepreneurship training. The initiative also aims to develop sustainable economic activities such as livestock farming, aquaculture and building eco-friendly homes.

We currently work in Indonesia, Madagascar, Morocco, Senegal, Benin, Lebanon and Bangladesh

You can contribute by donating to plant trees, with 2 euros planting one tree, or by becoming a Planet Sponsor with a monthly subscription from €15, which lets you support all of Sapousse's projects.

Funds are used to plant trees, support local communities and finance various sustainable projects. This includes buying seeds and tools, training local communities and funding biogas projects.

Yes, French donors will receive a tax receipt that can be used to reduce their income tax. In France, you can deduct 66% of your donation from your tax, up to 20% of your taxable income.

As a Planet Sponsor, your monthly contribution will be used where it is needed most, across a variety of projects within the Sapousse programme

You can sign up to our newsletter and follow us on social media for regular updates on Sapousse's progress and success stories from the communities we support.

We'd love to welcome you as a volunteer! You can visit the Jeveuxaider.gouv website for more information on our volunteering opportunities. Do get in touch if you have any other questions or would like to know more about how you can help make a difference with LIFE and Sapousse.