Environmental sanitation & tree planting

JCDI has long recognized the direct link between environmental health and community well-being. Through multiple projects across Sokoto North, Sokoto South, and other LGAs, the organization spearheaded environmental sanitation campaigns and large-scale tree planting drives.

The initiative involved mobilizing community development associations to clean streets, markets, and public spaces while also planting trees to combat desertification and improve local microclimates. JCDI provided sanitation tools such as brooms, rakes, shovels, and refuse pans, as well as seedlings for reforestation.

Educational sessions were held alongside these activities, teaching residents about the importance of hygiene, waste disposal, and environmental protection. Children and youth were particularly engaged to instill lifelong habits of cleanliness and environmental stewardship.

Over time, these campaigns not only improved public health by reducing disease vectors but also fostered pride in local communities. They showcased JCDI’s ability to integrate health, environment, and community participation into cohesive development projects.