2023

Gandhi pocket forest

Bringing a Breath of Fresh Air to Gandhi School

The concrete jungle of city life can feel suffocating at times, especially for young kids. That’s why we decided to bring some greenery to Gandhi School through our pocket forest plantation drive.

The Problem: With barely any trees on the school grounds, the children had no space to experience nature up close. The lack of shade and greenery made the playground areas hot and uninviting.

Our Approach: We worked closely with the school administration to identify a suitable area for creating a pocket forest. This dense planting of trees, when grown, will provide a natural, cooling microclimate right on the campus.

Partnership with Swedish Institute

The campaign was a true partnership between the team, Swedish Institute, and the school.

A Greener Future

On the big planting day, our team joined forces with enthusiastic students, teachers, and community volunteers. Together, we got our hands dirty, digging holes and carefully planting around 120 saplings of various indigenous tree species.

From groovy Lapsi to the mighty Chanp, we chose trees that could thrive in the local climate while offering wonderful shade, fresh air, and a home for birds and critters.

But this was more than just a plantation drive. It was an opportunity to educate the children about the importance of trees, environmental conservation, and why having green spaces matters for their health and well-being.

As the trees take root and grow taller each year, the pocket forest will become an outdoor classroom, a peaceful retreat, and a constant reminder of the beauty of nature.

We can’t wait to see the Gandhi School pocket forest flourish and inspire more such green initiatives in urban spaces. Stay tuned for updates on this budding natural wonder!