Judith Heard unveils tree planting drive in schools ahead of major U.S. trip

The drive, which was rolled out through her foundation called Judith Heard Foundation (JHF), at Kasangati High School in Gayaza, saw Heard plant signature trees as part of the campaign's kick-start and engaged with students, emphasising the importance of conserving nature and addressing the challenges posed by climate change.

This big vision extends beyond mere education, as she envisions a future where every child actively participates in preserving the environment.

By instilling a sense of responsibility and appreciation for nature in the next generation, Judith Heard believes Africa can pave the way for a more sustainable and harmonious coexistence with the planet.

She later moved to the Kasangati Town Council community where she met with the Local Government Leaders and monitored the thousands of trees she planted there a year ago.

Judith Heard (middle in the front row) is implementing the campaign through the Judith Heard Foundation Pulse Live Uganda

According to Brian Muhumuza, a publicist at Bryan Morel Publications, ‘’Judith is passionate about what she does. Today she is focused on a call-to-action mobilization where we are open to partnering with heads of governments, leaders, international organizations, civil society activists, and the general public to bring this afforestation movement to life — It’s possible to attain a greener world by 2050. It tasks all of our families, friends, and acquaintances, within our homesteads, neighborhoods, name it.’’

The JHF '50 Million Trees for Africa Campaign in Schools' seeks to cultivate environmentally conscious leaders and drive social and environmental solutions for a brighter future, starting at the educational grassroots. This visionary project addresses deforestation and climate change and aims to create green spaces that serve as educational hubs for environmental stewardship.

Key components of the campaign

The campaign will kick off with comprehensive educational workshops in participating schools, educating students on the importance of trees in combating climate change.

The Foundation looks to have this curriculum integrated into existing academic structures, ensuring that environmental sustainability becomes an integral part of student's learning experience. Other elements include tree planting events with local communities and technology integration for tracking the growth and impact of planted trees.

The foundation aims to integrate environmental sustainability into students' learning experiences and foster a sense of responsibility and community engagement.

Judith Heard and Green Carpet Fashion Awards

The development comes as Heard has been named among the few dignitaries invited and set to be honored at the Green Carpet Fashion Awards in Los Angeles on March 6, 2024.

The event, co-chaired by influential figures like Livia Firth, Cate Blanchett, and Zendaya, celebrates young leaders driving climate and social action. Judith's outstanding contributions serve as an inspiration, conveying a powerful message of hope and empowerment as she steps into Hollywood's GCFA Awards.

The Green Carpet Fashion Awards is a celebration of young leaders, drawn from political, social, and environmental hotspots across the planet, who are driving climate and social action uniting the power of fashion and entertainment for positive transformation, championing interconnected cultural change and the most inspiring efforts that drive it.