Footsteps and Mutual Trust Bank launch adopt a plant programme
In a vibrant celebration of World Environment Day, Footsteps Bangladesh, in collaboration with Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB), launched the "Adopt a Plant" programme.
This hands-on environmental education initiative reached 1,000 primary school children in Dhaka.
Held at Kazifori Government Primary School and 21 No. Pallabi Government Primary School, the program distributed five varieties of indoor plants to children, encouraging each participant to "adopt" and care for a plant as their own. The initiative aims to nurture climate consciousness, responsibility, and emotional well-being among children through regular interaction with nature.
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The day-long event also included the planting of large trees on both school campuses, symbolising long-term green growth in the heart of urban communities.
"Sustainability begins with education," said Tahmina Zaman, Head of CSR at Mutual Trust Bank PLC. "Through small actions like adopting a plant, we're helping children grow into responsible, climate-conscious citizens."
"If we want to build a generation that truly values the environment, we must start by making nature personal," said Shah Rafayat Chowdhury, Founder of Footsteps Bangladesh. "This program lets children see climate action not as a concept, but as a relationship they grow with care."
The "Adopt a Plant" program underscores both organisations' commitment to climate action, rooted in grassroots participation. By embedding sustainability into the everyday lives of young students, Footsteps and MTB aim to foster a generation that not only understands environmental issues but feels personally responsible for addressing them.
The initiative aligns with global calls for youth inclusion in climate action and underscores the importance of corporate social responsibility in fostering resilient, environmentally conscious communities.
As World Environment Day reminds us, the road to a sustainable future often begins with a simple gesture — a pot, a plant, and a promise.
