Trees for Peace
Plant Trees for Peace this Peace Day!
About Trees for Peace
The Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA), in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Youth & Information (MOEYI), invites all schools to participate in the Trees for Peace Competition. The campaign follows on Peace Day’s theme of “Let Us Shape Peace Together” — highlighting that by working collectively there are opportunities to achieve peace.
Through the planting of trees, school communities learn to live in a more harmonious way while enhancing environmental and global education.
Competition Approaches
- Creation of peace gardens at school, in the event of face-to-face learning
- Creation of peace gardens at students’ homes, whilst representing their school
- Social media campaigns and competitions to demonstrate Trees for Peace efforts
All Government of Jamaica COVID-19 protocols are to be observed.
Programme Details
The Forestry Department facilitates the collection of seedlings for interested schools.
Awards
- Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place across schools
- Parish Prizes awarded after judging by an inter-agency group
- Awards ceremony held on International Peace Day, September 21
Follow Along
Follow along with the competition on our Facebook and Instagram platforms @vpajamaica