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.