MTREE

Mtree, Inc. is a global-minded non-profit organization that networks passionate professionals who value innovative actions of sharing to promote creative, independent and sustainable life in developing countries. Mtree, short for Mustard Tree, derives its name from its representation of the organic change from a seed to a tree.

 

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And lastly, a letter from our Founder and Chief Mission Officer, Young Hwan Choi, who has worked tirelessly from the start to make the arts accessible to children and youth in Africa. . Please take a moment to read this letter in full! . #mtreeorg #mtree #hopeful #dreamful #buildingcommunity #arteducation #art #maya #kilifi #kenya #dream
And lastly, a letter from our Founder and Chief Mission Officer, Young Hwan Choi, who has worked tirelessly from the start to make the arts accessible to children and youth in Africa. . Please take a moment to read this letter in full! . #mtreeorg #mtree #hopeful #dreamful #buildingcommunity #arteducation #art #maya #kilifi #kenya #dream
Our programs are made possible by dedicated, passionate volunteers and their work with Mayan students have been quite impactful! . A few words from Jiwon Song, Program Director of Brush with Hope and Linda, local Kenyan Artist and Director of Partnership Development with Mtree. . #mtreeorg #mtree #hopeful #dreamful #buildingcommunity #arteducation #art #maya #kilifi #kenya #dream
Our programs are made possible by dedicated, passionate volunteers and their work with Mayan students have been quite impactful! . A few words from Jiwon Song, Program Director of Brush with Hope and Linda, local Kenyan Artist and Director of Partnership Development with Mtree. . #mtreeorg #mtree #hopeful #dreamful #buildingcommunity #arteducation #art #maya #kilifi #kenya #dream
“What Does Our Community Need?” Maya, 2017 . This is a visual representation of collaborative thinking and hopeful idea exchanges among our young thinkers! They illustrated schools, water, church, vans, hospitals and hotels to show what will help the Mayan community. Hopeful for a better future together! . #mtreeorg #mtree #hopeful #dreamful #buildingcommunity #arteducation #art #maya #kilifi #kenya #dream
“What Does Our Community Need?” Maya, 2017 . This is a visual representation of collaborative thinking and hopeful idea exchanges among our young thinkers! They illustrated schools, water, church, vans, hospitals and hotels to show what will help the Mayan community. Hopeful for a better future together! . #mtreeorg #mtree #hopeful #dreamful #buildingcommunity #arteducation #art #maya #kilifi #kenya #dream
Hope Tree, Maya, 2016 . Students imagined a seed growing into a hope tree! Evaline drew colorful dresses in hopes of becoming a fashion designer and Robert drew tanks and vans because he wants to become a van driver delivering water to different communities! . #mtreeorg #mtree #hopeful #dreamful #buildingcommunity #arteducation #art #maya #kilifi #kenya #dream
Hope Tree, Maya, 2016 . Students imagined a seed growing into a hope tree! Evaline drew colorful dresses in hopes of becoming a fashion designer and Robert drew tanks and vans because he wants to become a van driver delivering water to different communities! . #mtreeorg #mtree #hopeful #dreamful #buildingcommunity #arteducation #art #maya #kilifi #kenya #dream
Since 2011, Mtree has worked with over 200 designers, artists, researchers, educators and architects and close to 1,000 children and youth in Africa and the Middle East. . This timeline shows where we began in 2011 to where we are headed in 2018! From meeting and interacting with so many precious young souls to art exhibitions, projects, partnerships and collaborations, thank you for continuing to be part of this journey with us! . #mtreeorg #buildingcommunity #buildingtogether #arteducation #fashioneducation #musiceducation #danceeducation #architecture #hopeful #thankful #joyful
Since 2011, Mtree has worked with over 200 designers, artists, researchers, educators and architects and close to 1,000 children and youth in Africa and the Middle East. . This timeline shows where we began in 2011 to where we are headed in 2018! From meeting and interacting with so many precious young souls to art exhibitions, projects, partnerships and collaborations, thank you for continuing to be part of this journey with us! . #mtreeorg #buildingcommunity #buildingtogether #arteducation #fashioneducation #musiceducation #danceeducation #architecture #hopeful #thankful #joyful
It's been 7 years + for Mtree and we'd like to share our (challenging yet) wonderful journey so far with you! . This newsletter (which we’ll be sharing throughout the week) records our first Brush with Hope program in Benin, West Benin in 2011 which began with 11 artists around the globe to our most recent projects in Maya, Kilifi County and all the beautiful people who've been part of us supported our mission! Thank you, thank you, and thank you! . With joyful + hopeful hearts, Mtree # . #mtreeorg #buildingcommunity #buildingtogether #arteducation #fashioneducation #musiceducation #danceeducation #architecture #hopeful #thankful
It's been 7 years + for Mtree and we'd like to share our (challenging yet) wonderful journey so far with you! . This newsletter (which we’ll be sharing throughout the week) records our first Brush with Hope program in Benin, West Benin in 2011 which began with 11 artists around the globe to our most recent projects in Maya, Kilifi County and all the beautiful people who've been part of us supported our mission! Thank you, thank you, and thank you! . With joyful + hopeful hearts, Mtree # . #mtreeorg #buildingcommunity #buildingtogether #arteducation #fashioneducation #musiceducation #danceeducation #architecture #hopeful #thankful
Green for a brighter tomorrow! . #3 Title: Raining in Kenya, 케냐에 내리는 비 Student: Chrispas Maya, Kenya 2017 ☁️🌧🌤☀️ . #mtree #mtreeorg #arteducation #kenya #maya #kilifi #artist #blessing #rainorshine #thankfulandblessed
Green for a brighter tomorrow! . #3 Title: Raining in Kenya, 케냐에 내리는 비 Student: Chrispas Maya, Kenya 2017 ☁️🌧🌤☀️ . #mtree #mtreeorg #arteducation #kenya #maya #kilifi #artist #blessing #rainorshine #thankfulandblessed
Purple rain? . #2 Title: Raining in Kenya, 케냐에 내리는 비 Student: Brian Maya, Kenya 2017 ☁️🌧🌤☀️ . #mtree #mtreeorg #arteducation #kenya #maya #kilifi #artist #blessing #rainorshine #thankfulandblessed
Purple rain? . #2 Title: Raining in Kenya, 케냐에 내리는 비 Student: Brian Maya, Kenya 2017 ☁️🌧🌤☀️ . #mtree #mtreeorg #arteducation #kenya #maya #kilifi #artist #blessing #rainorshine #thankfulandblessed
Is it raining in your city today? 🌧 . In Kenya, they save rain drops and use it for drinking water. Rain is blessing for them. Wherever you are, whether rain or shine, hope you have a thankful day! . 케냐에서는 물이 부족해서 빗물을 받아 식수로 사용해요. 그래서 비가 큰 축복이예요. 오늘도 어디서든 감사 가득한 하루 되세요! . Title: Raining in Kenya, 케냐에 내리는 비 Student: Gloria Maya, Kenya 2017 ☁️🌧🌤☀️ . #mtree #mtreeorg #arteducation #kenya #maya #kilifi #artist #blessing #rainorshine #thankfulandblessed
Is it raining in your city today? 🌧 . In Kenya, they save rain drops and use it for drinking water. Rain is blessing for them. Wherever you are, whether rain or shine, hope you have a thankful day! . 케냐에서는 물이 부족해서 빗물을 받아 식수로 사용해요. 그래서 비가 큰 축복이예요. 오늘도 어디서든 감사 가득한 하루 되세요! . Title: Raining in Kenya, 케냐에 내리는 비 Student: Gloria Maya, Kenya 2017 ☁️🌧🌤☀️ . #mtree #mtreeorg #arteducation #kenya #maya #kilifi #artist #blessing #rainorshine #thankfulandblessed
And lastly, a letter from our Founder and Chief Mission Officer, Young Hwan Choi, who has worked tirelessly from the start to make the arts accessible to children and youth in Africa. . Please take a moment to read this letter in full! . #mtreeorg #mtree #hopeful #dreamful #buildingcommunity #arteducation #art #maya #kilifi #kenya #dream Our programs are made possible by dedicated, passionate volunteers and their work with Mayan students have been quite impactful! . A few words from Jiwon Song, Program Director of Brush with Hope and Linda, local Kenyan Artist and Director of Partnership Development with Mtree. . #mtreeorg #mtree #hopeful #dreamful #buildingcommunity #arteducation #art #maya #kilifi #kenya #dream “What Does Our Community Need?” Maya, 2017 . This is a visual representation of collaborative thinking and hopeful idea exchanges among our young thinkers! They illustrated schools, water, church, vans, hospitals and hotels to show what will help the Mayan community. Hopeful for a better future together! . #mtreeorg #mtree #hopeful #dreamful #buildingcommunity #arteducation #art #maya #kilifi #kenya #dream Hope Tree, Maya, 2016 . Students imagined a seed growing into a hope tree! Evaline drew colorful dresses in hopes of becoming a fashion designer and Robert drew tanks and vans because he wants to become a van driver delivering water to different communities! . #mtreeorg #mtree #hopeful #dreamful #buildingcommunity #arteducation #art #maya #kilifi #kenya #dream Since 2011, Mtree has worked with over 200 designers, artists, researchers, educators and architects and close to 1,000 children and youth in Africa and the Middle East. . This timeline shows where we began in 2011 to where we are headed in 2018! From meeting and interacting with so many precious young souls to art exhibitions, projects, partnerships and collaborations, thank you for continuing to be part of this journey with us! . #mtreeorg #buildingcommunity #buildingtogether #arteducation #fashioneducation #musiceducation #danceeducation #architecture #hopeful #thankful #joyful It's been 7 years + for Mtree and we'd like to share our (challenging yet) wonderful journey so far with you! . This newsletter (which we’ll be sharing throughout the week) records our first Brush with Hope program in Benin, West Benin in 2011 which began with 11 artists around the globe to our most recent projects in Maya, Kilifi County and all the beautiful people who've been part of us supported our mission! Thank you, thank you, and thank you! . With joyful + hopeful hearts, Mtree # . #mtreeorg #buildingcommunity #buildingtogether #arteducation #fashioneducation #musiceducation #danceeducation #architecture #hopeful #thankful Green for a brighter tomorrow! . #3 Title: Raining in Kenya, 케냐에 내리는 비 Student: Chrispas Maya, Kenya 2017 ☁️🌧🌤☀️ . #mtree #mtreeorg #arteducation #kenya #maya #kilifi #artist #blessing #rainorshine #thankfulandblessed Purple rain? . #2 Title: Raining in Kenya, 케냐에 내리는 비 Student: Brian Maya, Kenya 2017 ☁️🌧🌤☀️ . #mtree #mtreeorg #arteducation #kenya #maya #kilifi #artist #blessing #rainorshine #thankfulandblessed Is it raining in your city today? 🌧 . In Kenya, they save rain drops and use it for drinking water. Rain is blessing for them. Wherever you are, whether rain or shine, hope you have a thankful day! . 케냐에서는 물이 부족해서 빗물을 받아 식수로 사용해요. 그래서 비가 큰 축복이예요. 오늘도 어디서든 감사 가득한 하루 되세요! . Title: Raining in Kenya, 케냐에 내리는 비 Student: Gloria Maya, Kenya 2017 ☁️🌧🌤☀️ . #mtree #mtreeorg #arteducation #kenya #maya #kilifi #artist #blessing #rainorshine #thankfulandblessed