Schwerin is running for climate protection: 16,000 euros for trees in Zambia!

Schwerin is running for climate protection: 16,000 euros for trees in Zambia!

The UNICEF run in Schwerin once again made big waves on September 22, 2025. At the idyllic Pfaffenteich, around 240 runners tackled the approximately 1.7 kilometer route, supported by a positive atmosphere, as the event spokeswoman confirmed. This was the 28th edition of the popular run, which has been taking place on World Children's Day for 29 years and is organized by the Unicef ​​group in Schwerin, led by Kerstin Biedermann. Despite a lower number of participants compared to the previous year, the donation amount was increased to over 16,000 euros, which is a remarkable success, especially in view of the average of 14,000 euros from previous years.

This year the run is dedicated to a particularly important purpose: the “Trees for Zambia” project. The aim is to plant a total of 100 trees through donations of 50 euros. With 10,000 euros you could even make it possible to plant 2,000 trees. The goal of this project is not only climate protection, but also people's shared commitment to a better future, especially for children in more difficult life situations. In her speech, Prime Minister Manuela Schwesig underlined the commitment of the people of Schwerin to stand up for poorer countries.

Participants and engagement

Among the participants was eight-year-old Clara and her mother Katharina Lembcke, who wanted to run a few laps together. Newcomer Dewan Güzel, just 14 years old, even planned to run at least ten laps, supported by Schwesig, who donated 20 euros for each lap. Mayor Rico Badenschier also joined the run and planned ten laps - a sign of cohesion and solidarity in the community.

The activities in Zambia are particularly colorful and international, where over 1,000 new trees are to be planted in order to promote urgently needed climate protection. The Nordkurier editorial team added this in a report on the progress of the local project and the positive spiritual and ecological effect that such actions can have on the community.

UNICEF and the global impact

Another aspect of UNICEF's work was highlighted by the reports on the situation in Madagascar. After all, around 1.5 million children there do not go to school. Every donation from Schwerin also draws attention to the global challenges, because such events support important local projects, for example where school buildings have to be rebuilt after natural disasters. Improving school conditions and training qualified teachers are central to UNICEF's work, as described on its website.

The final donation amount will be announced in the coming days, but the enthusiasm and commitment that was noticeable at Pfaffenteich is already clear. Together, the people in Schwerin are setting an example for the hope and health of all children worldwide.

For more information about the campaigns and how you can get active yourself, it's worth visiting unicef.de. You can also read more about the event on ndr.de and nordkurier.de.