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Organization	Fruit Tree Planting Foundation
Region	United States
Website	Website
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ProjectLeader	Cem Akin

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We will repopulate Hawaii with native & tropical fruit trees in order to save the environment, feed families & students, and spread the best organic tree care & growing practices. With the launch of Na Piko, FTPF's new Hawaii headquarters, we will develop several thriving fruit tree nurseries as well as organic gardens, edible food forests, & a horticultural training & event center. We will also keep expanding our award-winning fruit tree distribution & orchard donation programs in the area.

Challenge

In Hawaii, over 52% of the population is either overweight or obese & over 90,000 people are diabetic. The state ranks 30th in child food security & 44th of all states in ensuring children have adequate summer nutrition. Poverty & food insecurity on islands is also high, with 1 in 10 people living at or below poverty level. Obviously, Hawaii is in need of fruit trees & the comprehensive, effective programs offered at Na Piko to address family nutrition, food justice, & community wellbeing.

Long-Term Impact

Hawaii needs fruit trees to improve the health & welfare of its citizens. Trees educate students on the importance of a nutrient-rich diet, active lifestyle, & a healthy planet. Community orchards & horticultural training provide nutrition to the food insecure, beautify neighborhoods, bring people together, & empower Hawaiians to be self-reliant. And a local, thriving nursery of tropical fruit trees allows FTPF to provide the highest quality trees to the people of Hawai'i who want & need them.