Tree planting and supporting youth sports symbolized growth, leadership, and unity, with grassroots efforts strengthening interfaith collaboration and inclusion. PHOTO: Celebration of #wihw2025: Community Gathering -Tree Planning and promoting inclusion initiative, Ambo, Feb 2025 The Community Action for Peace event in Ambo highlighted the dual focus on environmental sustainability and social inclusion, with the tree planting initiative at its core. This event brought together community members, leaders, and youth in a collective effort to plant over 25 trees, symbolizing unity and a shared responsibility for the environment. Local leaders took the lead in planting and watering the trees, demonstrating their commitment to environmental  stewardship and be exemplary for local community. The event was part of JISRA's larger effort to introduce faith-based environmental action, tying in with the #WIHW2025 celebration theme, "Uniting in Faith: Climate Action for a Sustainable and Peaceful Future." The event successfully mobilized local leaders and community members to engage in tangible actions for climate change and peacebuilding. By planting trees, the community not only contributed to environmental sustainability but also set an example of collective action for future generations. The involvement of marginalized youth, including those with hearing impairments from Lazarith Cathedral School, helped foster greater inclusion and a sense of shared purpose. As a leader said, “This is an ideal and symbolic act of planting trees. It creates lasting memories for all participants. We are committed to planting more trees and caring for them in the years to come, thanks for the support from EIFDDA.” The sustainability of the tree planting initiative is ensured through ongoing engagement with local leaders, community members, and youth. The trees symbolize both environmental care and the community's commitment to peace and inclusion. EIFDDA will collaborate with JISRA’s local platforms to maintain the trees and expand the initiative, with local leaders continuing to champion its long-term impact. During the event, EIFDDA supported the Supporting Sports for Peace Initiative by presenting football materials to benefit both deaf and non-deaf youth. This initiative promotes inclusion and peace through collaborative sports, including marginalized youth. By providing essential materials, EIFDDA ensures the continuation of these games, which foster interfaith collaboration and youth leadership. Both initiatives—tree planting and sports for peace—are interwoven with EIFDDA’s long-term vision of sustainable community-driven peace, inclusion, and environmental stewardship. The combination of environmental care and youth-led initiatives for peace will continue to inspire positive change, ensuring lasting unity and growth. See link below for previous event: https://x.com/EifddaForyou/status/1796581459907477532