How Does TIST Grow?

One way The International Small Group + Tree Planting (TIST) grows is through mobilization and sensitization meetings. These meetings are a way to pass on information about TIST Values, background, benefits of Conservation Farming, and the objectives of TIST.

Aboku David recently held one of these meetings in his Cluster, Tubur-Ogolai, and reported that it was a great achievement. "Mobilization is going well," he said, "I have involved local leaders, stakeholders, and church leaders."By meeting in TIST Small Groups and discussing strategies, David noticed that the farmers' motivation to participate in TIST activities has increased.

His approach has been a success; "TIST is growing well in my Cluster because I am moving from village to village. My target is to make sure that everyone hears about TIST."

David also holds sensitization meetings under big trees "so that they can learn the value of trees."

His community is embracing the program so much that they have nicknamed him "A Friend of Trees." 

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