A promise of hope and healing

Unfazed by the heat and frigidness atop the San Cristobal Mountain in San Pablo, Laguna, volunteers pressed on with tree planting activities as part of Haribon’s Forest for Life movement. Various groups and individuals support this program that aims to restore the lushness of Philippine forests.

Forest restoration is a communal task made possible by the joint efforts of people’s organizations, donors, volunteers and supporting agencies. But just as the trek isn’t always an easy climb, so is the great deal of work and commitment involved in advancing the cause.