The "Kenya's Roots of Love, Orphans, Elephants, and Trees" project is a documentary that follows the touching journey of abandoned children and orphaned elephants as they find joy and hope amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Kenya, from Lower Subukia to the Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi National Park.

The young human orphans are on a meaningful mission: to bring the orphaned elephants milk, as their small hands feeding large, gentle trunks, even joining them for playful mud baths, healing together. Under the compassionate guidance of Fra Miro from the Small Home orphanage and the protection of Maasai warriors, the documentary reveals the profound connections between humanity and wildlife.

This is not just a story; it's a tale of resilience and love. Every year, thousands of elephants are killed for their ivory, leaving behind many young ones. The children, with loss etched in their bones, deeply feel the elephants' grief for their lost mothers and fathers. However, neither the children nor the elephants are figures of pity. Instead, the children bravely set out on their own safari, bringing the baby elephants milk and sharing a promise: "We’re planting these trees so that when you grow up, you'll have plenty of food."

As the journey unfolds, the project addresses urgent environmental issues, with the children planting trees to help restore habitats, combat climate change, and secure a future for the elephants. “I will always be here for you,” a child says to the baby elephant, transforming a tale of loss into one of overcoming adversity, hope, and renewal.

Sheldrick Wildlife Trust wrote: "Mushuru is an elephant of many talents. We posted a clip of her clever tactics to uproot her favourite treat, stubborn grass. When Mushuru’s tastes take her up high, she pulls off an equally impressive reach. Keeper Peter captured this yesterday and we just had to share!

And then, the little orphans go on planting the trees. Awino Ogolla, the expert project leader says:

"Why is planting more trees important to elephants? Elephants require a diverse diet to obtain the essential nutrients for their massive bodies. Different parts of trees offer varying nutritional content, and breaking down trees enables them to access these different components. So planting more trees can help combat the effects of climate change in many ways. The roots of trees curb soil erosion and the risk of floods while helping the soil retain moisture. Trees also reduce the rate of water evaporation and attract cloud cover. The resulting rainfall ultimately minimizes the risk of drought, which helps to restore water catchment areas."