Frequently Asked Questions
OneTeenOneTree is youth-led — here are answers about the pledge, planting drives, verification, donations, and partnerships.
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About OneTeenOneTree
OneTeenOneTree is a youth-led environmental initiative and climate action movement based in India. We turn pledges into real trees through verified community drives, student leadership, and impact storytelling.
No. OneTeenOneTree is a youth-led climate action initiative based in India focused on tree plantation, student engagement, and verified community impact.
We are a youth-led initiative working with schools, volunteers, and partners to scale verified trees. If you need legal or registration details for your region, please contact the team.
OneTeenOneTree was founded by Utkarsh Singh with co-founder Jahnasi Samal. Read our origin story on the about page.
We are based in India and focus on verified planting drives across Indian schools and communities. We also welcome pledges from students worldwide.
Meet the people behind OneTeenOneTree on our team page. We share the story and the mission behind the student-led movement.
Pledge & Leaderboard
You commit to plant at least one tree and care for it, then submit proof for verification. Start by visiting the pledge page and follow the steps.
Yes, the pledge is free. Our goal is to make student-led climate action easy and accessible to anyone.
The leaderboard highlights verified plantings so honest contributions stand out. Only verified trees count toward rankings to keep results fair.
Yes. You can update your profile and pledge details from your dashboard. If you need help, use Contact.
Planting & Verification
Verification is based on clear photo or video proof, basic planting details, and ongoing care. Our team reviews submissions to keep the impact record honest and transparent.
After planting, upload photos and a short video from the planting page. Our admins review submissions for verification.
A verified tree includes clear evidence that the sapling was planted and is being cared for. We look for authentic, original photos or video and basic context from the planter.
Verification protects the integrity of the community and ensures the leaderboard reflects real impact. It also helps us learn what planting methods are working in different locations.
Verification times vary based on submission volume. If your submission needs more information, you will see a request in your account.
Donations & Support
Donations fund saplings, planting materials, local drive logistics, and volunteer-led operations. You can contribute through the donate page.
You can donate using UPI on the donate page. Your support funds saplings, protection, and community-led drives.
Yes. OneTeenOneTree currently accepts UPI donations. Use any UPI app to scan the QR or copy the UPI ID.
Receipt support is being expanded. If you need a receipt or documentation, please contact us and we will help.
Donations support saplings, planting materials, logistics, and volunteer-led operations. We share updates and impact stories through community channels.
Schools, Volunteers, Partnerships
Schools can organize student-led pledges, host planting days, and coordinate verified submissions. Reach out through Contact to plan a school drive.
We welcome volunteers for local planting support, awareness, and mentoring. Share your interests on the contact page and we will follow up.
Yes. Individuals and groups can sponsor drives, saplings, or student kits. Tell us your goals through Contact to co-create a plan.
We partner with CSR teams and community organizations for verified, student-led impact. Start a partnership conversation via Contact.
Safety & Privacy
We use your data to manage pledges, verification, and community updates. We do not sell your data or use it for unrelated marketing.
No. We never post using your account. Any social sharing is optional and initiated by you.
Your email stays private and is used only for OneTeenOneTree activity. If you opt into updates, you can unsubscribe at any time.
We design OneTeenOneTree to be student-friendly and moderation-focused. If you have a concern, please reach out through Contact.