Samino is a farmer and carpenter. He planted over 230 trees with Trees4Trees to restore barren land and build a better future for his family and community. Honored as Best Farmer in Kebumen, Central Java, his story reminds us that true impact doesn’t need a spotlight – just dedication, heart, and a deep love for the land.
Daroji
Since joining Trees4Trees, Daroji helped bridge the program with local farmers, encouraging sustainable practices amid declining harvests and aging farming populations. Daroji has long been known as a Patriot Desa, a dedicated figure who has tirelessly championed community development in his village. Though he is old, his passion remains strong to inspire the next generation for a greener and more prosperous village.
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Abah Dayat
For Dayat, farming is therapy, easing his loneliness since his wife passed. Now in his seventies, he farms not just for harvest, but to help his community. Living by Saguling Dam, part of Citarum river, he hopes the trees he plants will prevent erosion and protect local fisheries from dam siltation.
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Mubarok
Formerly a photographer, Mubarok returned to his village after 1998 crisis and took up farming. In recent years, he has faced recurring droughts and water scarcity caused by land conversion. To address this, he turned to sustainable farming. Through the Trees4Trees planting program, he planted 250 trees on his 2,000 m2 plot, primarily to help restore local water sources and build resilience in his village.





