Hariss International joins campaign to plant over 10,000 trees

Hariss International Limited, the manufacturers of Riham products, have partnered with Rotaract Uganda to plant over 10,000 trees under the Earth Initiative.

The Earth Initiative, which started in April 2015, addresses the growing concern of climate change, food insecurity, and primary healthcare challenges.

Hariss International Limited has injected UGX 17 million to facilitate the Rotaract Earth Initiative.

This year’s tree planting edition will happen in Arua and Koboko, with the guidance of an expert team from the National Forest Authority. The two-day planting campaign will entail planting fruit trees in Onialeku, Muni, and Ediofe girls’ schools, among others. There will also be distribution of recycle bins, and a medical camp that will provide medical aid to over 400 people in Arua town.

“As a key player in the manufacturing industry, this partnership is a great opportunity for us to continue pushing our efforts of environmental sustainability across Uganda,” Ms Racheal Luwedde, Public Relations Manager, Hariss International, said at the launch of the partnership on Thursday.

“As a key player in the manufacturing industry, this partnership is a great opportunity for us to continue pushing our efforts of environmental sustainability across Uganda,”

Ms Racheal Luwedde, Public Relations Manager, Hariss International

She added: “Hariss has a strategic goal to sensitize the youth in Uganda on the importance of environmental conservation. We aim to grow and inhabit a culture of recycling and environmental protection among the youth from an early stage.”

Over the years, Ms Luwedde said they have invested about UGX 300 million in campaigns that have assisted the youth in understanding the essence of tree planting and recycling of plastics.

“We believe in a spherical economy where recycled plastic bottles can be repurposed and used as an alternative source of income for many in our communities. We, therefore, are very excited to be part of this campaign; and look forward to furthering our greening mission across Uganda,” she said.