RESTORE OUR PLANET TODAY: YOUR SUPPORT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

See What Your Donation Can Do

Generous donors like you have empowered local leaders to restore ecosystems, and helped build sustainable futures for communities worldwide. Together, we’ve established a global movement that is making a tangible difference.

But this is only the beginning. By joining us, you can help expand our reach, deepen our impact, and grow the movement to hundreds of thriving restoration communities. Be part of the solution, and let’s create a healthier planet together.

With the support of our generous donors, we have already made significant strides in restoring ecosystems and empowering communities around the world:

We have grown to over 80 restoration communities across the globe, providing tools, tree nurseries, and funding for everyday people to restore degraded lands and build resilient, sustainable futures.

We developed cutting-edge monitoring tools, including citizen-science frameworks, mobile apps, and GIS mapping, to track progress, measure impact, and share insights globally.

We connected thousands of passionate individuals to meaningful opportunities in restoration communities through our volunteer and skills-matching platform.

We launched six restoration courses and created a knowledge library with hundreds of resources.

What Your Support Can Help Us Achieve Next:

Build education centers to train local community members in regenerative techniques and ensure the sustainability of restored ecosystems.

Expand tree nurseries and seed banks to grow food forests and support biodiversity.

Provide essential tools like spades, pitchforks, and mulchers to support hands-on restoration work.

Scale the movement by funding outreach programs, incubating new restoration initiatives, and empowering ERCs to influence regional and national policies.

Your Support Changes Lives and Landscapes

In the heart of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, where desertification and poverty once defined the landscape, Habiba Community is proving that transformation is possible. Founded by Maged and Lorena, this remarkable initiative began with a vision to regenerate the harsh desert terrain and empower the local Bedouin community.

What started as an organic farm in 2007 has grown into a hub of innovation and hope. By adopting regenerative farming techniques, Habiba Community has transformed arid land into thriving agricultural fields. Through their efforts, local farmers have embraced sustainable practices, with over 75 Bedouin families replicating the techniques in their own backyards.

Today, Habiba is more than a farm—it’s a Regenerative Learning Centre. This open-air laboratory brings together international researchers, students, and volunteers to study and spread sustainable agriculture practices. Visitors from around the world are learning how to reverse desertification and bring life back to degraded landscapes.

Habiba Community stands as a powerful testament to the impact of community-driven restoration. With dedication, knowledge, and collaboration, even the harshest environments can become landscapes of abundance.

Where Your Money Goes

Transparency is at the heart of everything we do. As a nonprofit organization, we are committed to ensuring that every donation is used wisely and effectively to restore ecosystems and empower communities. Your support has the greatest possible impact because of our dedication to financial accountability, innovation, and results-driven practices.

How Donations Are Allocated

Advancing Monitoring and Evaluation: A significant portion of donations supports our innovative Monitoring and Evaluation framework, which uses tools like penetrometers, infrared thermometers, and Microbiometers to track soil health, measure progress, and ensure restoration efforts are impactful. This citizen-science approach allows us to share insights globally and continuously improve our methods.
Empowering Local Economies: We help integrate locally grown produce from restoration communities into regional and global markets, fostering economic resilience and sustainability.

Equipping Communities: Donations fund essential restoration tools like spades, pitchforks, and mulchers to enable hands-on work in the field.

Scaling Restoration Initiatives: Contributions support outreach programs, incubation of new restoration projects, and advocacy efforts to influence regional and national policies.

Expenditure Breakdown

We allocate funds across four key areas to maximize the impact of every donation:

Support to ERCs

Providing resources and facilitating joint fundraising to empower communities.

Direct Financial Support

Channeling funds directly to restoration communities to enable on-the-ground work.

Knowledge Exchange and Education

Investing in educational programs, knowledge-sharing platforms, and dedicated staff to spread expertise.

Staff Costs and Overheads

Covering essential administrative costs like IT, fundraising, project management, and communications while keeping overheads as low as possible.

Our Commitment to Transparency

By maintaining a small but effective coordination team, we ensure your contributions create the greatest possible impact.

As a registered nonprofit, we strive for complete transparency. To learn more about our financials, including detailed expenses and historical data, view our most recent Annual Report.

Hear From Our Donors

ERC is actually moving the needle with real solutions that ARE helping repair the earth. It’s a wonderful feeling to support them financially and on the ground when I can.

Erin W

West Yorkshire, UK

In rare times of hope, ERC is a vital source of solutions. They've shown me practical ways to restore soils, souls, and societies, and fostered valuable conversations and friendships. It's a great opportunity to support living systems and communities!

Tina T

Munich, Germany

I support Ecosystem Restoration Communities because their work in healing degraded landscapes is critical for all our futures. They don’t just plant trees - they plant hope, something I’ve experienced firsthand while visiting their projects. Their bottom-up, community-driven approach is both practical and impactful, and that's why your contribution could make a true, regenerative change. Help restore our planet, and join the movement!

Stan J

Amsterdam, Netherlands

We’re at a moment in which the earth is begging to be healed and millions of people—especially the young—are begging for a sense of purpose and meaningful work. I happily support ERC because restoring ecosystems is essential to ensure food and water security, sustain the richness of life on earth, rebuild climate regulation capacity, and strengthen communities struggling amidst land degradation and weather extremes. ERC also provides a spark of joyful camaraderie for all who take part.

Judith S

Vermont, USA

Ready to Make a Difference?

Every day, our planet faces the growing challenges of climate change, desertification, and biodiversity loss. The work we do today will determine the future for generations to come. Your support is urgently needed to empower communities, restore ecosystems, and create a sustainable world.

By donating now, you are not just contributing to a cause—you are taking direct action to fix our planets broken ecosystems and transform lives. Together, we can scale our impact, bring hope to more communities, and protect the natural world for tomorrow.

The time to act is now. Join us in building a greener, healthier future.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Yes, donations to Ecosystem Restoration Communities (ERC) are tax-deductible for donors in the Netherlands. For donors outside the Netherlands who require their donation to be tax-deductible, we recommend using our Global Giving link.
We also encourage you to consult your local tax advisor or review the tax regulations in your country to confirm deductibility based on your personal circumstances.

How is my donation used?

Answer: Your donation is allocated across key areas to maximize impact:

Advancing Monitoring and Evaluation: Supporting our innovative framework to track restoration progress and improve effectiveness.

Empowering Local Economies: Integrating locally grown produce from restoration communities into regional and global markets.

Equipping Communities: Providing essential tools and equipment for hands-on restoration work.

Scaling Restoration Initiatives: Funding outreach programs, incubating new projects, and influencing environmental policies.

Support to ERCs: Offering resources and joint fundraising efforts to empower communities.

Knowledge Exchange and Education: Investing in educational programs, platforms, and dedicated staff.

Staff Costs and Overheads: Covering essential administrative costs while keeping overheads as low as possible.

Will I receive updates about the projects I support?

Answer: Absolutely. We value our donors and believe in keeping you informed. When you provide your contact information, you’ll receive regular updates on our work, impact reports, and stories from the field that showcase how your support is making a difference.

Can I designate my donation to a specific project?

Answer: Yes, if you feel strongly about a particular restoration initiative, you can choose to donate directly to that restoration initiative. Visit the discover page to find the ERC you wish to support, and donate directly on their page.

Is it safe and secure to donate online?

Answer: Yes, we prioritize your security. Our online donation process uses encrypted technology to protect your personal and financial information.

Do you offer recurring donation options?

Answer: Yes, we do. You can choose from monthly, annual, or one-off donations when you sign up. Recurring donations are entirely flexible—you can cancel at any time without contractual obligations. Donors have total control and freedom over their contributions.

How else can I get involved besides donating?

Answer: There are several ways to participate:

Volunteer Your Time: Join our volunteer programs to contribute your skills and expertise.

Start or Join a Project: Become part of an ERC initiative in your area or start a new one.

Sign Up for a Course: Learn the skills needed to become a restoration practitioner through our online and in-person courses.
Spread the Word: Advocate for ecosystem restoration by sharing our mission with your network.

Each of these options allows you to play an active role in supporting our global mission to restore ecosystems and empower communities.

Can I make a bigger donation directly?

Yes, absolutely! If you’d like to make a bigger donation to us we’d love to speak with you and facilitate that. Drop us an email to hello@erc.earth so we can speak to you personally about this.

How can I manage my donations?

We use a platform called Donorbox for donor payment details to keep them secure. To manage your donation or update your card details, follow the instructions linked here.

If you have additional questions please feel free to reach out to us directly by sending us an email to hello@erc.earth