‘Green miracle’: US teacher’s donation to China farmer turns into lush forest
A $5,000 donation from a US teacher has grown into a lush forest in China, 27 years later.
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A US teacher's $5,000 donation to a Chinese farmer has resulted in a lush forest after 27 years. The donation was intended to combat desertification. The teacher and the Chinese farmer have maintained a friendship across borders for 26 years. The teacher has now visited the forest and was moved to tears by the results.
The story has been covered by Upworthy, China Daily Global Edition, People's Daily Online, My Modern Met and South China Morning Post. The South China Morning Post describes the forest as a 'green miracle'. The teacher's visit to the forest marks the culmination of a long-term environmental project and a cross-cultural friendship. The teacher and the farmer will continue to maintain their friendship.
The forest will continue to grow and provide environmental benefits. The story may inspire similar cross-border environmental projects.
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Who reported it (7)
- A 26-year green friendship that transcends borders People's Daily Online · 1d ago
- ‘Green miracle’: US teacher’s donation to China farmer turns into lush forest South China Morning Post · 1d ago
- Teacher donated $5,000 to plant trees in China. 27 years later, he's moved to tears by the results. Upworthy · 1d ago
- Roots of rapport China Daily Global Edition · 1d ago
- A 26-year green friendship that transcends borders People's Daily Online · 1d ago
- Teacher Who Donated $5,000 To Fight Desertification in China Finally Sees His Impact After 27 Years My Modern Met · 1d ago
- ‘Green miracle’: US teacher’s donation to China farmer turns into lush forest South China Morning Post · 1d ago
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Who made the donation?
A US teacher.
How much was donated?
$5,000.
What was the donation for?
To plant trees and combat desertification.
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