February 7: Jadav Payeng Receives Recognition (2020)

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Prayer Idea

Pray for people who work in environmental conservation.

History Note

On February 7, 2020, Jadav Payeng received a Commonwealth Point of Light award. This program started during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II to recognize volunteers throughout the Commonwealth nations who make a difference in their communities.

Since 1979, Payeng has been transforming an island in the Brahmaputra River in northeastern India by planting trees. As the trees grew, a vibrant ecosystem grew around them with animals coming to the formerly barren sandbar.

When Payeng received his award, the forest had grown to over 1,300 acres—50% larger than Central Park in New York City. His neighbors named the forest Molai, after Payeng’s childhood nickname.

Jadav Payeng plants more tress. Photo by bijitdutta.com / Shutterstock.com.

Learn More

Watch this video about Payeng’s work in India.

Visit Homeschool History to find the location of Molai Forest on Google Maps and learn more.

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