SayPro, in partnership with the United States Peace Corps, promotes land restoration and sustainable land use in rural areas affected by deforestation, overgrazing, and soil degradation. SayPro supports farmers and local communities with training in agroforestry, contour farming, and organic composting to rehabilitate land while boosting productivity. Peace Corps volunteers help lead workshops and demonstration plots. SayPro is committed to reversing environmental damage and protecting food systems for future generations.
SayPro works with community elders and youth to revive traditional ecological knowledge while integrating scientific approaches. Peace Corps volunteers help document local restoration practices and introduce innovations such as cover cropping and mulching. SayPro emphasizes planting native trees and using sustainable grazing techniques to rebuild biodiversity. These efforts increase soil fertility, water retention, and climate resilience — ensuring long-term environmental health and community prosperity.
SayPro also encourages cooperatives and village committees to take collective responsibility for managing restored lands. With Peace Corps support, SayPro helps establish land use plans, enforce boundaries, and develop shared maintenance routines. Women and youth are given leadership roles in restoration activities, recognizing their central roles in land stewardship. SayPro also links communities with green value chains, such as eco-tourism or herbal farming, for sustainable income.
SayPro evaluates success through vegetation cover, crop yields, and erosion reduction. Peace Corps aids in community-based monitoring and sharing best practices. SayPro advocates for national land restoration incentives and the recognition of community-led conservation. Together, SayPro and the Peace Corps are nurturing ecosystems, restoring dignity to the land, and building climate-smart livelihoods from the ground up.