WE ARE
Roots For Change
A North American nonprofit inspiring people all over the world to perseve, spread, and celebrate coconut culture by planting, nurturing, and celebrating coconut culture. By building tropical food forests we confront food scarcity, poverty, and environmental degradation in service of empowering farmers and their families at the heart of our communities enriching food systems in need.​
OUR MISSION at ROOTS FOR CHANGE
COCONUT CULTURE
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Roots for Change is more than a charitable organization—we are a movement that empowers us all to reconnect with our roots and live more harmoniously with the Earth. Join us today to plant more trees, get more hands in the dirt, and support more lives across the globe.
32,156
Trees Planted Since 2021
Sustainable Farming
We work to plant and restore tropical food forests in a way that supports everyone’s connection with nature. We are committed to honoring and respecting the knowledge and wisdom of the farmers and communities we serve while upholding our belief in tending to the earth through sustainable methods. Each tree we plant is planted with care - we utilize practices that enables us to improve soil health, decrease erosion, reduce water contamination, and increase climate and economic resilience while reducing the use of harmful chemicals.
COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT
We connect people with educational and vocational opportunities that deepen their roots with nature. Teaching people about indigenous and sustainable practices that enable tropical food forests to thrive, we deepen agrotourism models throughout Puerto Rico and Hawaii. These industries provide pathways for long lasting economic development, raising wages for local family farmers, while ensuring future generations have platforms for regenerative agriculture to combat the massive food insecure islands.
PRESERVING
COCONUT CULTURE
Join us in showing the world the beautiful Pacific archipelago Hawaii where we deeply treasure the coconut, known locally as “niu.” This versatile fruit is central to Hawaiian cuisine, crafts, and traditions, symbolizing life and resilience. From refreshing coconut water to intricately woven leaves, the coconut embodies the resourcefulness and cultural richness of Hawaii.
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Coconut trees are one of the many types of tree we plant to sustain our farmers and reduce the effects of climate change.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
Our impact extends beyond a tree count. We believe that Indigenous, Native, and local people worldwide are leaders in the protection and restoration of their lands. Historically, these communities have too often been deprived of their land, natural resources, economic resources, biocultural rights and dignity. We are fully committed to working with local communities to focus on holistic and ethical approaches that will restore our planet.
WE INSPIRE PEOPLE TO PLANT, NURTURE, AND CELEBRATE COCONUT CULTURE, CONSERVATION, AND EDUCATION.
Roots for Change is a registered 1101(a)(2), 501(c)(3) nonprofitt organization dedicated to conservation, advocacy, and education.