Newsletter (January to March 2025)

57,000 Trees Defy the Israeli Occupation’s Attacks

We successfully planted over 57,000 fruit trees as part of a larger project to plant 110,000 trees across 24 Palestinian villages, with support from the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development.

APN Speaks at the Third Arab Land Conference in Morocco

APN General Manager pointed out that the statements made by U.S. President (Trump) regarding Gaza are a clear declaration of the core mindset of colonial capitalist thinking, which forms the root cause of injustice. She made this remark during her speech at the Third Arab Land Conference in Rabat, attended by 1,300 participants both in person and virtually, including ministers, experts, academics, and representatives from civil society and the private sector.

From Siege to Harvest: Revive Gaza’s Farmland Project Plants 1,019 Dunums in One Year

Despite the ongoing war and the suffocating blockade, we continue our project to revive agriculture in the Gaza Strip, having completed the cultivation of 116 dunums during the first three months of this year with essential food crops. This brings the total area cultivated since the launch of the project a year ago to 1,019 dunums.

APN Chairperson Razan Zuayter Lectures about Colonialism at Youth Program Hosted by Qatar Foundation

Razan Zuayter, APN Chairperson, was a distinguished guest lecturer for the Ri’aya Youth Program, hosted by Al-Mujadilah Center, an initiative under Qatar Foundation. The week-long program, designed for young women, aimed at preparing participants for leadership roles in addressing contemporary issues.

APN Launches a New Phase of the “If Only You Knew” Programme in Partnership with the Bank of Jordan

We launched the “Cultivating Awareness” project in collaboration with the Bank of Jordan, as part of our "If Only You Knew" programme, aimed at equipping youth in raising agricultural and environmental awareness.

Launch of the “Together for Lebanon Olives” Initiative to Support Affected Farmers

As part of efforts to revive Lebanon’s struggling agricultural sector due to the latest Israeli aggression, the Arab Group for the Protection of Nature has announced the launch of the “Together for Lebanon Olives” project in February 2025. The initiative aims to support farmers and rehabilitate lands devastated by the aggression by distributing and planting 200 olive trees in several farms across the Nabatieh Governorate in Lebanon.

APN Revives a Water Well in Jabalia Camp – Gaza

We successfully rehabilitated a water well in Jabalia Camp, as part of the "Revive Gaza's Farmland” project.

APN Becomes a Member of the International Land Coalition

We recently joined the International Land Coalition (ILC), an independent global alliance of grassroots organizations, civil society organizations, and intergovernmental institutions working together to place people at the center of land governance.

American Community School Students Plant 320 Olive Trees in Al-Jizah

80 students from the American Community School in Amman joined APN in planting 320 olive trees in Al-Jizah as part of the Green Caravan programme.

Responding to Farmers' Call: 600 Olive Trees Planted in Al-Minya

In response to an urgent appeal from farmers in the village of Al-Minya in Bethlehem, we planted 600 olive trees to support the steadfastness of the community and protect their land from confiscation and displacement.

200 Trees Planted in Al Hussein Youth City – Sports City with Jordan Ahli Bank

We planted 200 Melia azedarach and Jacaranda trees at Al Hussein Youth City – Sports City in Amman, in partnership with the Jordan Ahli Bank. The goal is to improve the urban environment and increase vegetation cover, as part of our Green Caravan programme.

APN General Manager Speaks at the "Let's Talk Palestine" Series Hosted by First Unitarian Society in Denver

We spoke at the "Let's Talk Palestine" dialogue series organized by the Middle East Justice Group in Denver, part of the First Unitarian Society in Denver, to raise awareness of the Palestinian cause.

1,200 Trees Planted in Sa'ir Amid Settlement Expansion

We planted several plots of land with fruit trees in the town of Sa'ir – Hebron. With the support of Mr. Samir Abdel Hadi, 500 trees were planted for farmers in the area. Additionally, Ayla Oasis contributed to the planting of 500 more trees across two plots of land, while Globatel provided 200 trees to support another farmer.

They Uproot, We Replant in Hebron

We restored life to the land of farmer Mohannad in Al-Aroub area of Hebron, after it was subjected to a brutal attack by the Israeli occupation, where we planted 500 fruit trees with the support of Talal Al-Shaer.

"If Only You Knew" Programme Reaches 800 New Students

During the month of Ramadan, we concluded a series of awareness-raising lectures that targeted more than 800 primary level students. These lectures were held in eight schools across Amman and Zarqa, with the participation of a group of volunteers. The lectures are part of the "Cultivating Awareness" project, which was launched earlier this year with the support of the Bank of Jordan, under the "If You Only Knew" programme.

We Constructed an Agricultural Well in Bizzariya – Nablus

We constructed an agricultural well in Bizzariya, Nablus, with the support of Mr. Mohammad Abdullah, as part of the Million Tree Campaign.

We Planted 100 Fruit Trees in Al-Amiriyah with Support from KEO International Consultants

KEO International Consultants supported the planting of 100 fruit trees in the Al-Amiriyah area as part of APN’s Green Caravan programme. The initiative involved 20 employees from the company, contributing to supporting small-scale farmers and enhancing their livelihoods.

400 Olive Trees Planted in Sa'ir and Al-Shuyukh to Support Palestinian Steadfastness

Our team planted 400 olive trees in the villages of Sa'ir and Al-Shuyukh in Hebron Governorate, with the support of Mr. Mohammed Abdullah, to protect Palestinian land from confiscation and displacement.

30 Volunteers Plant Orange Seedlings With Their Children in the Northern Jordan Valley in Jordan

In a scene filled with a spirit of cooperation and love, we organised a special family activity in the Northern Jordan Valley where 30 volunteers participated in planting 500 orange trees on the land of a local farmer.

"Seed Songs for Palestine" Screened Worldwide to Support Revive Gaza’s Farmland Project

The “Golo Besmlah” initiative, in collaboration with Waveform Projects and Reassemblage Collective, organized a short film program titled “Seed Song for Palestine” in support of APN’s Revive Gaza’s Farmland project.

APN in the Press – January/February/March 2025

We received media coverage highlighting our work from January to March 2025.