Chris Infotainment

Honoring Lives Lost: UNDP Ghana Plants Trees in Memory of Eight Victims The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ghana recently held a heartfelt ceremony to honor the memory of eight individuals who lost their lives in a tragic helicopter crash on August 6. The event, organized at the UNDP Ghana premises on Friday, brought together government officials, development partners, civil society representatives, and members of the UN family to pay tribute to those who made significant contributions to national development and public service. During the ceremony, messages of solidarity were shared by notable figures, including Dr Peter Justice Derry, Chief Director at the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology, and Mr. Prosper Douglas Bani, National Security Advisor. A moment of silence was observed to remember the victims and reflect on their untimely passing. In a symbolic gesture, eight trees were planted—one for each of the deceased—to represent growth, continuity, an...

A New Approach to Reforestation in Uganda When Yudaya Nabaka plants a seedling, she does not just cover it with soil; she enlists the help of a friend with a phone to take a few photos. These images are uploaded to an app used by Rotaractors and university students across Uganda, tracking the tree’s location and growth details. For Nabaka, this process is more than just planting trees—it's about ensuring they live long enough to provide shade and coolness to the villages she grew up in. “I used to see people plant trees during community drives, but after a few months, most would wither because no one followed up,” Nabaka says, scrolling through photos of young seedlings her group monitors. “Now we can check which trees survive and which ones need extra care.” Nabaka, a second-year literature student at Makerere University, is visually impaired but can still perceive some visual cues. She relies on her friend for assistance, especially when taking photos of the seedlings they pla...