Millions of people could lose their homes and livelihoods as the world’s deserts expand because of climate change and unsustainable human activities.

The Sahara Roots Foundation helps bytaking action to reduce desertification, preserving the culture of the Moroccan Sahara and inspiring others to do the same

Foundation for Conservation and Education

Sahara Roots ProjectsThe Sahara Roots Foundation was established to help conserve the Moroccan Sahara through various development projects, thereby creating a better future for the local inhabitants

The main projects of Sahara Roots are: tree plant-ing, irrigation system development, desert clean-ing and education

We take a grassroots approach; it’s about giving local

people the tools and the insights to take action themselves

Tree planting Digging irrigation systems

Building water wells

Wanda HeblyInitiator of the Sahara Roots Foundation

We take a grassroots approach;

Desert clean-up: Nettoyage

Eco-workshops for local schools

Me & My Sahara: eco-education booklet

We hope to ‘sow seeds’ in the minds of people living in- and visiting the Sahara, opening their eyes to the importance of preserving their beautiful but fragile environment

Help organize Taragalte Culture Festival

Foundation for Conservation and Education

Contactemail: info@sahara-roots.orgurl: www.sahara-roots.org

To find out more about the Taragalte Festival visit:www.taragalte.org

How can you help?Spread the word about the world’s expanding deserts / Buy one booklet ‘Me & My Sahara’ and two booklets are given to local children / Make a donation for planting trees / Sponsor our other development projects / Contact us if you would like to help out!