Philosophy
To restore the ecosystem, the dignity, and livelihoods of marginalized communities across the tropical belt, we need long-term holistic solutions.
Bamboo Village Trust is a Philanthropic Financial Vehicle established in 2023. It is part of the Bamboo Village Initiative, aiming to create sustainable livelihoods and restore degraded land across the tropical belt through the Bamboo-Based Agroforestry System.
Our Vision
Create a Restoration Economy on degraded land globally.
Our Mision
- Establish 200 Bamboo Villages along the Tropical Belt by 2030.
- Catalyze landscape-based climate solution while conserving standing tropical forest areas.
- Create social forestry assets as the backbone of the restoration economy.
- Increase access for women, youth, and marginalized groups to resources, capital, knowledge, technology and participation along the process, leadership and decision-making mechanisms.
Our Value
- Trust, Commitment and Integrity
We establish our relationships with all partners and collaborators on a foundation of trust, commitment and integrity.
- Data-Driven Method
We encourage a data-driven decision-making process.
- Adaptive Approach
We apply an adaptive mindset and methodology that embrace complexity and challenge as opportunities for learning and improvement.
- Gender Equality and Social Inclusion
We aim to enhance the access of women and marginalized groups to resources, involve them in all processes and decision-making mechanisms, and ensure they reap the full benefits of the bamboo village processes and results.