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Welcome to The Singing Tree Institute
Planting Trees for Food, Fiber, Fresh Air
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We are dedicated to improving the lives of those in our community and in Villages in Kenya by planting food and fiber trees. Your donation helps us propagate, water and plant seedlings and makes a difference to everyone everywhere. Thank you!
About Us
Lis Addison, Founding Director
David Mutinda, Project Manager
David Mutinda, Project Manager
Lis is an internationally acclaimed Composer, Vocalist, Dancer and Environmentalist. She encourages the practice of song and dance as transformational tools and inspires individuals to activate their voices and bodies to create positive change in themselves and the world. She has won awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, The Gl
Lis is an internationally acclaimed Composer, Vocalist, Dancer and Environmentalist. She encourages the practice of song and dance as transformational tools and inspires individuals to activate their voices and bodies to create positive change in themselves and the world. She has won awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, The Global Music Awards and the Pacific Composers Forum, among others. Lis has traveled extensively throughout Africa, Australia, Europe, New Zealand, and the US sharing her music compositions and her special brand of connecting to nature and community through song and dance. She teaches Environmental Science and Music at Expressions Digital Arts College.
David Mutinda, Project Manager
David Mutinda, Project Manager
David Mutinda, Project Manager
Mutinda is the Project Manager for the Singing Tree Institute and One Tree Love's Tree Planting Projects in Kenya. He worked with the Green Belt Movement in Kenya for fourteen years mobilizing and training community groups on tree planting and sustainable livelihoods like bee-keeping, poultry raising and rabbit rearing. He has also worked
Mutinda is the Project Manager for the Singing Tree Institute and One Tree Love's Tree Planting Projects in Kenya. He worked with the Green Belt Movement in Kenya for fourteen years mobilizing and training community groups on tree planting and sustainable livelihoods like bee-keeping, poultry raising and rabbit rearing. He has also worked as a Consultant to train community groups and primary schools on Permaculture practices. Mutinda has specialized in rehabilitating the forest ecosystem, by mobilizing and training community groups near the Aberdares forest and teaching tree planting and tree nursery management. He has also mobilized and trained community groups on various techniques of water harvesting, tree nursery management and establishment of kitchen gardens.
Ricky Kej, Advisor
Sara Laumann, Advisor
Sara Laumann, Advisor
Multi-Grammy® Award Winner & US Billboard #1 artist, GQ Hero 2020, Ricky Kej is an internationally renowned Indian Music Composer and Environmentalist. He has performed at prestigious venues in over 30 countries, including at the United Nations Headquarters in New York and Geneva. Ricky has won more than 100 music awards in over 20 countr
Multi-Grammy® Award Winner & US Billboard #1 artist, GQ Hero 2020, Ricky Kej is an internationally renowned Indian Music Composer and Environmentalist. He has performed at prestigious venues in over 30 countries, including at the United Nations Headquarters in New York and Geneva. Ricky has won more than 100 music awards in over 20 countries. He has been Awarded "United Nations Global Humanitarian Artist" and is also the “Youth Icon of India". Ricky has been named as one of the 100 Real Leaders who 'Inspire the Future. He is the UNESCO mgiep “Global Ambassador for Kindness”, UNCCD “Land Ambassador”, UNICEF “Celebrity Supporter” & Ambassador for “Earth Day Network”.
Sara Laumann, Advisor
Sara Laumann, Advisor
Sara Laumann, Advisor
Sara recently formed Laumann Legal, LLC, where her services include counsel and training on air quality issues in the U.S. and globally. Her 34-year career has been one dedicated to the environment and public service. Most recently Sara worked for the U.S. EPA’s Denver, Colorado office for 23 years. She was awarded EPA’s Gold Medal, the a
Sara recently formed Laumann Legal, LLC, where her services include counsel and training on air quality issues in the U.S. and globally. Her 34-year career has been one dedicated to the environment and public service. Most recently Sara worked for the U.S. EPA’s Denver, Colorado office for 23 years. She was awarded EPA’s Gold Medal, the agency’s highest award, along with 19 additional EPA medals, awards and commendations. She loves to travel, and her travel included invitations to speak and participate in air quality and permitting conferences in China.
Riziki Mpanga - Intern
Lis planting with Regina in Kangundo, Kenya at the Mulingana Primary School.
Lis planting with Regina in Kangundo, Kenya at the Mulingana Primary School.
Riziki is from Tanzania, currently studying Sustainable Development in Taiwan. He is an active member of Jane Goodall's Roots and Shoots program, has been involved in Sea turtle conservation, plastics and marine trash recycling projects and creating sustainable programs for children that teach methods to grow vegetables, fruits and herbs.
Lis planting with Regina in Kangundo, Kenya at the Mulingana Primary School.
Lis planting with Regina in Kangundo, Kenya at the Mulingana Primary School.
Lis planting with Regina in Kangundo, Kenya at the Mulingana Primary School.