Greening the Future: Ismaili CIVIC organizes Tree Planting & Distribution Drive
Raipur : With an aim to enhance environmental sustainability and increase urban green cover, Ismaili CIVIC planted & distributed a total of 300 saplings including varieties such as guava, hybrid papaya, custard apple, lemon, Mulberry, Molishri, Jarul etc .as a part of a global campaign, Roots for Change.
The plantation & distribution was conducted at the 3 Places simultaneously on the occasion of Independence Day, 255 saplings were distributed at Police Ground Independence Day Parade & Flag hosting, 35 saplings were planted at Scholars English Medium School & 10 saplings were planted at Purnima Higher Secondary School. The event witnessed wholehearted 20 volunteers who worked round the clock with the unwavering support of Chhattisgarh Forest Department & Chhattisgarh department of Police in attaining the vision of a greener planet.
“Roots for Change” is a global tree-planting initiative by Global Encounters and Ismaili CIVIC. The global goal is to plant over 1 million trees in celebration of the Global Encounters Festival 2025, which was recently held in Dubai earlier this year. Through the power of collective action, the volunteers not only planted trees – they planted purpose, passion and the promise of a greener tomorrow.
This activity was conducted as part of “Roots for Change” a global tree-planting initiative by Global Encounters and Ismaili CIVIC”
Mr Samir Lirani Leader of the Ismaili community respectively said
“The tree planation drive is not only about greening our surroundings but also about nurturing a spirit of responsibility and unity within the community. Together we can grow a healthier more hopeful tomorrow.”
The Ismaili Muslims are a culturally diverse community living in over 35 countries around the world. The community adheres to a 1,400 year tradition of Shi’a values that are expressed through a commitment to a search for knowledge for the betterment of self and society; embracing pluralism by building bridges of peace and understanding; and generously sharing of one’s time, talents, and material resources to improve the quality of life of the community and those among whom they live.
His Highness the Aga Khan https://the.ismaili/ch/about/his-highness-the-aga-khan
His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V is the 50th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims. In the context of his hereditary responsibilities, His Highness has been engaged with the development activities of countries around the world through the work of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).
In February 2025, His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan succeeded his father, His Late Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, as Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims. The Ismaili Imams emphasize the view of Islam as a thinking, spiritual faith: one that teaches compassion, inclusion and tolerance and that upholds human dignity.
AKDN is a group of international, non-denominational agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people in specific regions of the developing world, mainly in Asia and Africa.
The Network’s organisations adopt a multi-faceted development approach that aims to help communities and individuals become self-reliant. They work in close partnership with public and private institutions, including amongst others, governments, international organisations, companies, foundations, and universities.
