Indian Environmental Programs

Improving Environmental Outcomes in South India

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We’re committed to deepening the relationship between people and nature and mitigating climate change.

We’re constantly looking towards the future through the trees we donate. Our trees support our goal of reforestation and afforestation of indigenous trees in Tamil Nadu, South India. At the core of our endeavor is a commitment to forest regeneration, sustainable agriculture, social empowerment, education and environmental harmony.

We take pride in our diverse tree giving programs, enhancing the natural beauty of our communities while fostering an eco-friendly environment.

Our impact doesn’t stop there. We aim to create a sustainable ecosystem that benefits local communities by growing food and nurturing their well-being, one tree at a time.

The registered Charities that we support have created an educational program called Green Sakthi Club to enhance environmental awareness throughout Sri Narayani Schools. This program firmly establishes environmental concepts in the generations to follow.

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Together, we envision a greener, healthier future for Tamil Nadu and India, where nature thrives, communities prosper, and the environment is safeguarded. Join us in this transformative journey as we plant the seeds of change, cultivate harmony, and grow a brighter tomorrow.

Your support means the world to us, and together, we can make a lasting difference for generations to come in the Vellore and Tiruvannamalai District communities in South India.

Indigenous and Decorative Trees

White Sandalwood

Kadamba

Champa

Neem

Jackfruit

Jamun

Spanish Cherry

Amla

Sacred Fig

Guava

Tamarind

Pomegranate

Indian Gooseberry

Deepal (Ficus)

Indian Coral Tree

Mango

Goa

Other Planting Equipment

Other Irrigation Equipment

Support A Better Environment In India

We’re committed to deepening the relationship between people and nature and mitigating climate change. Our goal is to ensure that the trees we give are planted directly and efficiently to provide a greener India. The environmental programs we support are self-determined by the Green Sakthi Group who responds to the needs of the local communities they support.

We have supplied over 200,000 trees and bushes as well as planting and irrigation materials.

When we give trees, indirectly many low income households will received skills-based training and income support through our programs. Also Indirectly, students are being trained as they nurture and plant the trees that we give.

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MISSION

Our Mission is to donate trees, bushes and supplies to restore tropical Indian ecosystems and deepen the relationship between people and nature. Your gift of just C$200 could provide twenty 6 – 8′ indigenous trees or 100 3 – 4′ trees. The tree species we gift include mahogany, tamarand, badam, pungan, poovarasaon, sweet lime, jack fruit, gooseberry and teak. Canadians Sharing’s tree gifts will be given to local farmers to celebrate Earth Day and planted through the local initiatives of our Registered Charity Colleagues in India during the rainy season. Help us supply trees, bushes and environmental supplies to support locally-led Indian reforestation initiatives!

PROGRAM

Canadians Sharing Locally and Globally Charity has donated almost two hundred and fifty thousand trees to support locally-led planting initiatives to restore forests in India.

We work throughout The Vellore District in South India, which is a culturally significant area. Originally the entire region was forested. Most of the trees were cut down for construction, heating and cooking fuel. The trees were not replaced and the area became desolate and dry.

A solution to the environmental issues of the region came through the establishment of The Green Sakthi Program. Green Sakthi is the environmental arm of a leading Registered Indian Charity serving the needs of the Vellore District. With over 30 years of success, Green Sakthi has become one of India’s leading visionary Green Organizations.

Canadians Sharing Charity donates trees, bushes and environmental equipment including irrigation systems to help rebuild forests and restore local ecological balance. Green Sakthi has been a key participant with our reforestation successes and so far Green Sakthi has donated and planted over 2 million indigenous trees. Two million trees have completely transformed the area into a much cooler area with shade and increased rainfall.

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PROGRAM IMPACTS

Where mountains and plains devoid of trees once stood, through Canadians Sharing and the Green Sakthi Program – now thriving tropical forests grow. This extraordinary project indirectly creates training and jobs for local workers, creates greater biodiversity and gives us the opportunity to do our part to control climate change.

Through our Environment Campaign we donate trees and inspire children and adults around the world to connect and care for nature – through environmental education and hands on experience in India planting them.

We’re all volunteers with no paid staff at Canadians Sharing Locally and Globally. Your gift will be matched and invested directly and promptly to support the restoration of South India’s environment.

*Donations made to a total aggregate of C$5000 through this program will be matched until January 4, 2026

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Educational Programs

Join us in this transformative journey as we plant the seeds of change, cultivate harmony, and grow a brighter tomorrow. When we give a tree, change happens through education and job skills training. Your support means the world to us, and together, we can make a lasting difference for generations to come.

Together, we envision a greener, healthier future for Tamil Nadu, where nature thrives, communities prosper, and the environment is safeguarded. Join us in this transformative journey as we plant the seeds of change, cultivate harmony, and grow a brighter tomorrow. Your support means the world to us, and together, we can make a lasting difference for generations to come.

Training The Next Generation

Over the years, we have found that when children experience nature for themselves, they cultivate connection, joy, fun, wonder and care. These are powerful experiences with lasting effects, often transcending the prescriptive approach of text books and homework about environmental matters. We believe that this raw and deep experience with nature ensures our best chance of nurturing adults that will care and commit to the longevity of our planet from the heart.

Green Sakthi Club is a school educational program all about hands-on green education. It is open to Sri Narayani Vidyalaya School Students from grades 5 to 8, Tree planting, veggie harvesting, tree maintenance, drawing nature, picking up rubbish – you name it! Anything and everything that creates awareness for the health of our beautiful planet and gets our hands in soil is exactly what Green Sakthi club is all about. We have already had the pleasure of educating over 6000 students to date!

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Canadians Sharing Locally + Globally provides medical, nutritional, educational, disaster relief and environmental outreach in India. We also provide worldwide disaster relief. As an entirely volunteer-orientated organization with no employees, every donation is invested efficiently and directly into our impactful environmental programs.