The Rotary Club Ariana La Rose recently celebrated its 30th anniversary and Tunisia's National Tree Day by launching a large-scale environmental program. On November 8, 2026, the club participated in the inauguration of a new park in Borj Amri, Manouba governorate. The park is dedicated to tree and rose planting, with 100 trees and roses planted on the first day. The event was attended by the Minister of Environment, representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture, and the Governor of Manouba.
The Rotary Club Ariana La Rose aims to plant 3,000 trees and roses during the 2026-2027 rotary year. This initiative seeks to reforest areas damaged by fires during recent heatwaves, contributing to the regeneration of natural environments and preservation of ecosystems. The program will be implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, the CRDA, and the General Directorate of Forests in Ariana, Ben Arous, Manouba, and Tunis.
The club will carry out these operations in partnership with several companies, involving their employees directly. They will also work with Rotary clubs, Rotaract clubs for students, Interact clubs for high school students, and Early Act clubs for elementary school students. Each field day will have an educational component, with experts in biodiversity, arboriculture, and natural ecosystems raising awareness among participants.
A framework agreement is set to be signed with the Ministry of Agriculture and its relevant departments, including forests and CRDA. This agreement will involve regional authorities to facilitate field operations. The partnership aims to enhance the impact of the environmental initiative.
In addition to planting trees, the Rotary Club Ariana La Rose plans to plant roses at the entrances of over 24 cities across Tunisia. This effort, carried out in conjunction with regional authorities under the patronage of the Ministry of Environment, aims to beautify city entrances and expand the club's impact nationwide.
The club has also planned a series of training sessions for members of its affiliated clubs and Rotary friends on circular economy, recycling, biodiversity, and corporate social responsibility. The goal is to support an initiative with significant environmental and societal impact and to educate responsible citizens for the future.
According to Taoufik Chairi, President of the Rotary Club Ariana La Rose, "An tree planted today is a legacy for those who will come after us. By celebrating thirty years of commitment, we are choosing sustainable action, in close cooperation with the competent authorities and with a youth that embodies the generation of tomorrow." The club invites businesses, schools, universities, associations, and citizens to participate in upcoming planting days.
Key points
- The Rotary Club Ariana La Rose aims to plant 3,000 trees and roses as part of its 30th-anniversary celebration and environmental program.
- The initiative seeks to reforest areas damaged by fires and promote environmental awareness and education.
- The program is carried out in partnership with various entities, including the Ministry of Agriculture, regional authorities, and Rotary clubs.
