Student volunteers and local leaders recently transformed Randburg’s Golden Harvest Park, planting 55 trees to kick off a global mission for a greener, more sustainable future.
Randburg, South Africa (28 January 2026) – Armed with spades and gardening forks, student ASEZ volunteers gathered at Golden Harvest Park this past Sunday to plant 55 trees. The initiative brought together a diverse group of partners, including Ward Councillor Ralf Bittkau, the International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG), and the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
This effort is part of the ASEZ Green Carbon Campaign, a global movement to protect terrestrial ecosystems. By creating “Mother’s Forests” and engaging in hands-on restoration, ASEZ aims to inspire local communities to take an active role in environmental education and stewardship.
ASEZ is a group of university student volunteers from the World Mission Society Church of God who act to solve practical problems around the world. They organise events and activities to address pressing needs in communities around the world. On the same day, ASEZ also conducted tree plantings in Pretoria and other regions of the country.
Councillor Bittkau expressed his gratitude to the volunteers and everyone who joined the collaborative tree-planting effort.
Faith van Wyk, Branch Manager of IWPG in Southern Africa, was also thankful to be part of this voluntary activity, saying:
“As IWPG, we are still committed to volunteer work outside of our peace-building initiatives. It’s a great honour to be part of this voluntary activity.”
Lolo Maga, from the Gauteng Department of Agriculture, expressed his excitement for the activity and being part of future events that carry out meaningful work for the community.
As the seeds take root, the efforts of these young changemakers demonstrate that community-led action is the first step towards restoring our planet’s vital ecosystems.
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