Hand in Hand Zimbabwe, in collaboration with the Forestry Commission, handed 200 citrus seedlings to Mushandike and Huchu Self-Help Groups in Chikomba district on Tuesday during the National Tree Planting Day commemorations. Hand in Hand will contribute another 90 seedlings to three groups under its Community Upliftment Project in a bid to promote environmental and climate change awareness. This will contribute to enhanced biodiversity and increased food security.

The event attracted a sizeable crowd that included officials from the Environmental Management Agency, local council, traditional leaders, members of the community, local schools and the District Development Coordinator, who was the guest of honour.