a ABOUT ALAGA KA ALAGA KA (ALay sa Ginahawan At KAlusugan) is Health Futures Foundation, Inc's (HF) banner project, which aims to improve access to basic health services in the poorest and most marginalized commuities by building barangay health stations (BHS), enhancing the competencies of health workers, and initiating community-based health and wellness program (CBHWP) -acatalyst for a better quality of life and well-being of the community. ABOUT HEALTH FUTURES FOUNDATION, INC. (HFI) Health Futures Foundation, Inc. (HF is a rnon-stock, non-profit, non-government ‘organization established in 1998 dedicated in uplifting the poor and marginalized ‘communities in the Philippines through health-focused projects and. ‘comprehensive community-based health and wellness programs, HFlis accredited by the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) and by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) as an Auxiliary Social Welfare and Development Agency. ‘The foundation is also a registered donee with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BRR). Alay sa Ginhawa at Kalusugan Fsth Furs Foonston ie ABOUT TREES OF WELLNESS ‘What can one tree do? It can d oa lot of things! ‘When we talk about trees, we often talk about the environment, the climate change, how it absorbs carbon dioxide and produce fresh air. Well, we are right to talk about it. One ‘ree can doa marvelous job of absorbing 48 pounds of excess CO2.a year and can sequester 1 ton of ©02 by the time it reaches 40 years old! But here is the thing: when you plant one tree you are not just fighting global ‘warming-you are doing a lot more good stuff. Here are just some of the good things trees can do: + Trees provide habitat for our wildlife + Trees conserve eneray + Trees provide food and nutrition + Trees create economic opportunities + Trees improves concentration + Trees relinquish good vibes ‘Trees of Wellness aims to deliver all these wonderful things that trees can do to help disadvantaged and dispossessed areas in the Philippines. 2,000 native medicinal, flowering, and fruit bearing trees will be planted in and around our 13 Alaga Ka communities all over the country. ‘Trees of wellness will be a source of: 1, Well-being to the communities. . [tis scientifically proven that being surrounded bya green and earthly environment improves concentration, attention span, ‘memory, mood, and relationships. It increases positive eneray while reducing stress-related forms of depression; 2 Healing, Most herbal medicines have proven clinical effectiveness and are often. used as first line treatment for many diseases because of its accessibility, availability, and affordability compared to modem pharmacologic products, 3 Naients, Trees are sources of vegetables and fruits that are packed with vitamins and nutrients. 4, Protection from natural hazards. We are all aware that trees absorb carbon dioxide, one of the major contributors to climate change. In addition, trees also soak up excess water in the ground during heavy rains~preventing flood; and their roots, Jock the soil in place~minimizing the risks of landslides, 5 Alternative income. . More than its medicinal and environmental benefits, HFI sees Trees of Wellness as a possible livelihood opportunity. In the long run, community members can harvest the produce from the trees and transform them to marketable medicinal and tourism products. Trees poy conve tel) comfort. TCANOATREE OF WELLNESS This will be planted in the vicinity of the Alaga Ka BHS, along the road of the barangay, open spaces in, the community, and other strategic areas in the barangay. Php 3,000.00 POCKETS OF WELLNESS A.20 sq meter space that will be planted with clusters of trees and shrubs where the members of the community can relax and bond. Php 25,000.00 ORCHARDS OF WELLNESS A cluster of 20 fruit bearing trees in the community to provide opportunities for additional support for the daily sustenance of the community. Php 50,000.00 FORESTS OF WELLNESS A hundred native and medicinal trees on denuded mountain, watershed, and mangrove areas . This will aid in the reforestation efforts in our communities all over the Philippines and help offset the negative effects of climate change we are faced with today. Php150,000.00