ONE TREE, A THOUSAND BREATHS
Campaign Story
We are revitalizing mastic trees in Turkey’s Mediterranean region to protect biodiversity, support local communities, and create sustainable income. With your help, we will plant 500 trees and empower families through eco-friendly agriculture.
Problem
Climate change and unsustainable farming are reducing biodiversity and harming rural livelihoods. Traditional resources like the mastic tree, which provide both ecological and economic benefits, are disappearing due to neglect and lack of awareness.
Solution
Our project will:
Plant and maintain 500 mastic trees in the first year.
Train 20 local families in sustainable mastic cultivation.
Support women and youth with income opportunities from natural products (resin, oil, soap).
Build a long-term, self-sustaining model of eco-agriculture in Turkey.
Long-Term Impact
Environmental impact: Restoring ecosystems and combating climate change.
Social impact: New income sources for local families.
Economic impact: A sustainable business model based on natural products.
Global impact: A replicable model for eco-agriculture around the world.
Budget (First Year)
Item Cost (USD) Description
Seedlings 2,500 500 mastic tree saplings
Planting & care 3,000 Labor, irrigation, maintenance
Training program 2,000 Materials and workshops for families
Small equipment 4,000 Processing tools for resin and natural products
Management & reporting 1,500 GlobalGiving reporting & monitoring
Total 13,000 Project budget (Phase 1)
Target fundraising: 15,000 USD
Donation Tiers
$25 → Plant and care for 1 mastic tree
$50 → Provide training material for 1 farmer
$100 → Plant and maintain 4 trees
$500 → Support one family to join the program fully
Updates & Reporting
Regular photo and video updates every 2–3 months
Success stories from families involved
Transparent budget and spending reports
