AAR Healthcare Launches Tree-Planting Initiative in Eldoret to Promote Environmental Sustainability And Community Wellbeing
2023 Oct 12
What happened:
On 12th May 2023, AAR Hospital Medical Centresextended its Trees for Health (T4H) initiative to Eldoret. As part of this initiative, we led residents of Eldoret in planting 2,000 trees in the town, highlighting our commitment to promoting sustainable ecosystems.
Why does it matter?
By the end of this year, we aim to plant 37,000 trees through the T4H initiative as part of our commitment to environmental sustainability and community wellbeing.
The T4H initiative is implemented through AAR Hospital Medical Centre’s employee voluntary Program (EVP) and community engagement by partnering with schools at both the primary and secondary school levels as well as other institutions across the country. Through the initiative, we aim to create a greener and healthier environment for the community while also contributing to the fight against climate change. The company believes that small steps, such as tree planting, can make a significant impact in creating a sustainable future for all.
Who was there and what did they say:
Leading the tree planting was AAR Hospital Medical Centre Eldoret Branch Manager, Dr. Luke Shiundu and Dr. Abraham Kipkemboi Serem, the Uasin Gishu County Executive Committee Member for Water, Sanitation, Energy, Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Luke Shiundu, AAR Hospital Medical Centre Eldoret Branch Manager said, "As a medical firm, we understand the key role that the environment plays in the wellbeing of our communities. This activity is guided by our Environmental pillar, which demands of us to care for our environment through tree planting, environmental awareness & education. This pillar is anchored to the UN SDG 15 which ensures we protect, restore and promote sustainable use of ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, and combat desertification."
Dr. Abraham Kipkemboi Serem, the Uasin Gishu CEC for Water, Sanitation, Energy, Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change commended AAR Healthcare for its tree-planting initiative, which aligns with the government's plan to plant 15 billion trees by 2032 as part of its effort to mitigate the effects of climate change. He said, "I congratulate AAR Healthcare for this noble initiative, which demonstrates their commitment to promoting sustainable ecosystems and mitigating the effects of climate change. The Uasin Gishu County Government fully supports this initiative and encourages other organizations to follow in their footsteps."
