With Children's Garden Campaign initiated by the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Services in 2019 to raise environmental awareness and instil nemophily in children under protection and care, 31 thousand saplings have been planted by children so far.

Targeting to raise awareness on the protection of trees and the environment in children under protection and care with the tree planting campaign called Children's Garden, the Ministry continues sapling planting all over Turkey.

Saplings selected in conformity with the climate and soil conditions of each province are planted by children. Children, who can personally take care of all the processes from grafting to pruning, also witness growth of a sapling by establishing closer contact with soil as such.

Murat: "I Took Pride in Offering My Gift to Nature”

Murat, aged 15, staying in Sinop Children's Houses Coordination Centre (ÇEKOM), noted that he is happy to be in touch with nature and said, “Planting a sapling in the soil with my own hands reminded me of life, of rebirth. I took pride in offering my gift to nature.” Bilge, aged 16, staying in Kırıkkale ÇEKOM, also said, “I was very excited while going to plant my sapling. This was a great gift for humanity and me. Everyone should plant a sapling and contribute to nature."

With the campaign carried out in all provinces in line with coronavirus measures, 31 thousand saplings have been planted since 2019. With the campaign, planting of 1 million saplings in total is targeted, together with children under protection and care in institutions, children under foster care and their foster families, children supported within the scope of social and economic support service, Provincial Children’s Rights Committee Members, children benefiting from School Support Program, children identified by Children Are Safe Program and Mobile Social Service Unit for Children, institutional leavers and their families.