We’re excited to let you know we have been selected to participate again in the Big Give Green Match Fund! 

With so many cuts to overseas development, this is a great opportunity to raise £62,000 to protect threatened species and restore critical and degraded habitats, from the coral reefs of Kenya to the vast coasts of India.  

Our target is ambitious, but the scale of challenges facing the oceans is also immense. Marine life is under pressure from multiple interrelated major threats including overharvesting, bleaching events, climate shocks, sedimentation and pollution, invasive species, plastic pollution, marine litter and illegal fishing. There is also a lack of awareness across schools, community, faith and fisher-groups, about the vast amount of damage being done both directly and indirectly to marine ecosystems. Those who are aware may not have the tools, knowledge or theology to take effective action. Finally, poverty can trap communities so they see no option but to exploit coastal ecosystems! Your support can address these needs. 

We are already doing incredible marine work on six continents. Your donation will help our scientists start two new marine conservation projects and monitor the health and threats to marine habitats through scientific research in at least five countries, and mobilize thousands of people in coastal cleanups, microplastic research and education. Church communities around the globe will step up as active participants in marine conservation through our publications on Blue Theology. 

The Green Match kicks off at noon GMT on #EarthDay, 22 April and continues until noon on 29 April. During that time, every contribution made through our campaign page on the Big Give Green Match website* will be DOUBLED. 

One donation, twice the impact. 

* Please note that only donations made through our campaign page on the Big Give website between 22-29 April are eligible to be doubled (while match funds last). The donate button will appear on the campaign page when the Green Match launches. 

 In the sun-scorched landscapes of northern Peru in La Libertad, where dry forests face increasing threats from climate change and deforestation, a quiet but powerful movement is taking root, one seedling at a time. At the heart of this effort is A Rocha Perú’s seed nursery, a small but mighty space that has become the foundation for ecological restoration and sustainable living in the region.

Between January and March 2025, the nursery has played a crucial role in cultivating native tree species like algarrobo, along with edible plants such as chili peppers (ají escabeche), papayas, ice-cream bean plants (pacay), and spinach. Each plant is grown with care and purpose – some destined to restore fragile ecosystems, others to nourish families. This season alone, over 100 algarrobo seedlings raised in the nursery were successfully planted across Pacasmayo and Pacanguilla. At the same time, dozens of edible plants were donated to local families, helping them build healthier and more sustainable homes. Every 15 days, new seeds are sown to maintain a steady rhythm of growth, and each week, fresh sprouts emerge.

What makes this nursery truly special is the deep care behind the process. The team at A Rocha Perú not only oversee planting and distribution; they’re also perfecting compost formulas tailored to each species, ensuring every plant has the nutrients it needs to thrive. It’s this kind of detailed, intentional work that transforms a simple nursery into a hub of resilience and renewal. More than just a place where plants grow, A Rocha Perú’s nursery is a space where hope takes root, and where tomorrow’s forests and today’s harvests are grown side by side.