Tag: IDPs
Friends of Garden Masterclass raise funds for Lemon Tree Trust
February 10, 2021Many thanks to Annie Guilfoyle and Noel Kingsbury at Garden Masterclass who are inviting members to make a donation to Lemon Tree Trust when attending special member events. So far member events have included a debate on ‘What makes a great garden plant’ between horticulturalists and gardeners Edward Flint, Bob Brown and Andi Strachan on … Continued
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New community garden created in partnership with SEED Foundation
December 2, 2020Our team has created an area of green space at the SEED Foundation community centre in Bersive 1 camp in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The centre is where women, men and families recovering from trauma can spend time tending a garden, planting seeds and re-connecting with nature. The SEED Foundation addresses the mental health … Continued
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Gardener stories: Meet Hajar, Khanki camp
October 29, 2020Hajar Eido Khadida is a 23-year-old student living in the IDP (internally displaced persons) camp, Khanki, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. We chatted to her about her garden and life in general during the Covid-19 pandemic. 🌿 How much time do you spend in your garden and why is it important to you?I spend … Continued
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