“May there be many more forests to grow people“
Our Vision
A world full of forests where everyone is well-fed
Our Mission
Regenerating indigenous forests and creating long-term plant-based food security with marginalized communities through food forestry
Our Principles
‘Engineering’ compassion and putting it into action in the most practical and concrete ways possible
Long-term oriented, community-driven, value-based and run by a large network of volunteers worldwide
Water Conservation
We restore natural water cycles in barren lands, increase soil moisture and recharge groundwater. By capturing rainwater and preventing soil erosion, we enable rapid natural regeneration and enable the trees we plant to reach their full growth potential.
Reforestation
We restore ecosystems and bring biodiversity back to degraded lands by planting native species. We use effective low-cost planting techniques developed through our 20+ years of experience and adapted to the local dry conditions.
Food Security
Together with malnourished communities we create long-term food security by planting indigenous, drought-resistant food forests. Our teams live on-site in off-grid eco-campuses, grow seedlings, provide training, plant trees and provide aftercare.
Our Global Impact
From the driest deforested lands of Namibia to the wettest hills of Northeast India, our community-based approach across continents, demonstrates that sustainable reforestation is possible everywhere.
4 Countries
Percolated Annually
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Planted
Naturally Returned
Science Partners
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Testimonials
“70 acres of barren land, now fully restored! This place is an epitome of sustainable living. A place with love for animals and Mother Nature.”
“An amazing regenerative, veganic project that deserves our heartfelt support.”
“I found so much inspiration and hope. If you’re looking for a meaningful, long-term volunteering opportunity to learn about ecosystem restoration or permaculture, they’re your people.”
“Getting to see firsthand the vital and truly lifesaving work the Sadhana Forest team is doing in Kenya is incredibly inspiring and fully deserving
of greater support.”
“Sadhana Forest is an inspiring model of regenerative living. A project that not only restores ecosystems, but also restores our faith in humanity’s ability to live in harmony with nature.”
“The healing and magic that I experienced at Sadhana Forest – like no other. I have returned with more energy, inspiration and passion for sustainability than I can even process in 3 days. ”
“A life-changing experience for those willing to give up the luxuries of modern living towards a greater good. It’s a place where you don’t have to compromise your values and can live in peace.”
“Spending two transformative months in Sadhana Forest deeply inspired my journey into plant-based advocacy and forever changed how I connect with nature and humanity.”
“You will nourish yourself with the energy of compassion. Here we will find fertile soil, not only to plant trees in order to save the planet, but to bloom and light up the world around us.”
“There’s something deeply grounding about being at Sadhana Forest surrounded by values of gift culture, veganism and sustainable living.”
“This is another world altogether, a beautiful world where everyone lives, eats and spends time together. The togetherness and positivity is so mesmerizing. The concept of seva is so amazing.”
“I had a life-changing experience. It was a transformative journey that deeply connected me with nature and myself. I felt an overwhelming sense of harmony.”
Humanity 2.0
10 Principles for a Compassionate Society
By Aviram Rozin with Gijs ‘Jazz’ Van den Broeck
Based on 20+ years of experience, this book explores the values behind Sadhana Forest and offers a roadmap for creating compassionate societies. Dive deep into the science of well-being, learning, cooperation, community, and non-violence.
⭐️ This book is offered as a GIFT, free of charge!
FEATURED PROJECT
Sadhana Forest Auroville
Transforming 70 acres of eroded land into a thriving forest through community collaboration and water conservation.
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