Stories about One Million Trees

Our Partners

Rotary International District 3220

  • Role: Initiator & Lead Organizer
  • Profile: The governing body for Rotary in Sri Lanka & Maldives, uniting 2,000+ members under “Service Above Self.”
  • Sustainability: Championing the “Protecting the Environment” cause, they are the visionaries behind this project. They mobilize their network to fundraise and
    advocate for climate resilience, aiming to restore the country’s green cover through community-led action.

Rotaract District 3220

  • Role: Youth Mobilization Partner
  • Profile: A dynamic movement of young professionals and students (ages 18-30) dedicated to leadership and service.
  • Sustainability: Through their “Green Life” initiative, they drive grassroots action. They have mobilized thousands of volunteers for national campaigns like “Cleanup Sri Lanka” and actively manage tree-planting drives, ensuring the next generation takes ownership of climate solutions.

Interact District 3220

  • Role: School-Level Activism Partner
  • Profile: The student arm of Rotary (ages 12-18), fostering leadership and community spirit in schools nationwide.
  • Sustainability: They instill environmental responsibility early through their “Green Life” avenue. Recent efforts include partnering with the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) to plant 500+ native trees, proving that even the youngest
    students can lead impactful conservation efforts.

Hayleys PLC

  • Role: Strategic & Technical Partner
  • Profile: One of Sri Lanka’s largest diversified conglomerates with deep roots in agriculture and plantations.
  • Sustainability: Guided by their “Hayleys Lifecode” ESG roadmap, they aim to enhance biodiversity by five times their operational footprint. They provide the land, scientific expertise, and mandatory 5-year maintenance for the saplings, ensuring the trees actually survive.

Hatton National Bank (HNB)

  • Role: Banking Partner
  • Profile: A premier private-sector commercial bank and a pioneer in sustainable finance.
  • Sustainability: As the first Sri Lankan bank to achieve carbon neutrality, they lead with their “Green Pledge.” They actively finance renewable energy projects and have converted nearly 100 branches to solar power, aligning their financial strength with national climate goals.