Together with Medlabs, APN carried out a series of planting activities from Al Jizah in Jordan to Bani Na’im in Palestine, strengthening farmers’ livelihoods, helping rural communities remain rooted in their land, and reducing carbon emissions – all as part of a shared path toward food security and sovereignty.

In Al Jizah, 460 olive trees were planted across roughly 10 dunums of land for Jordanian farmers, made possible through collaboration with the Thurah Association and the enthusiastic participation of Medlabs volunteers. Beyond their agricultural value, the trees carry a wider environmental and social impact.

They are expected to absorb nearly 10 tons of carbon dioxide annually and produce enough oxygen for around 920 people, while also generating income and employment opportunities that strengthen local agricultural value chains. The day concluded with a traditional breakfast prepared by the association, bringing the activity to a close in a shared moment of community.

In Bani Na’im in Hebron, Palestine, another 460 stone fruit trees and grapevines were planted to bolster and diversify agricultural production. Alongside their environmental benefits, these trees directly support Palestinian farmers – women and men alike – in safeguarding their land from confiscation and securing more stable livelihoods amid the growing restrictions and pressures of farming under occupation.