When a priest told kids to save the trees, they didn't just plant saplings—they planted a movement.
Father Robert Athickal asked children to protect the living world
Father Robert Athickal, a Jesuit priest in Patna, helped schoolchildren turn tree-planting into Tarumitra, one of India's largest student environmental movements. Over four decades, the group trained generations to restore land, protect species, and practice organic farming. Starting with no office or money, students cycled across Bihar, spreading their message. Athickal died July 19th, aged 73, leaving a legacy of youth-led conservation.
Source: Father Robert Athickal asked children to protect the living world — Mongabay Conservation
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