# OLA Sisters ecological action in Africa

> OLA Sisters turn ecological commitment into action across Africa through gardens, tree planting and community advocacy.
- Title: OLA Sisters ecological action in Africa · Vaticannews
- Summary: OLA Sisters turn ecological commitment into action across Africa through gardens, tree planting and community advocacy. OLA Sisters in Togo and Ghana…
- Keywords: ola sisters, togo, ghana, galamsey, tree planting, environmental education, religion, world, OLA, Sisters, ecological, action
- Source: Vaticannews — https://vaticannews.va/en/africa/news/2026-10/ola-sisters-turning-ecological-commitment-into-action-in-africa.html
- Author: Vatican News
- Published: 2026-10-13T14:19:21.544+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ola sisters, togo, ghana, galamsey, tree planting, environmental education, religion, world
## OLA Sisters ecological commitment
For the Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles care for creation is part of their missionary vocation caring for people protecting earth and responding to community needs.
## Togo: land restoration
Sisters in Togo work with communities to cultivate land prepare soil and grow vegetables while planting trees to give life back to degraded earth.
## Togo gardens and food security
The gardens provide local organic food reducing dependence on purchases improving food security and encouraging responsible soil use.
## Ghana galamsey impact
Illegal gold mining galamsey has polluted rivers and forests threatening agriculture health biodiversity and communities in Ghana.
## OLA JPIC commission
The OLA Justice Peace and Integrity of Creation commission works with communities to combat galamsey through education advocacy and reforestation.
## Community restoration efforts
Sisters collaborate with religious groups government institutions and environmental organizations to restore degraded environments and protect natural heritage.
## Key takeaway

OLA Sisters in Togo and Ghana implement ecological initiatives like gardens and tree planting to address land degradation and illegal gold mining.