Yes, 2016 is in the rear view. But it shouldn’t be. If it seems like Haiti has a disproportionate number of natural disasters, you’re right. But it’s more than just bad luck or lousy geographical positioning (tornado alley anyone?). Some (too much) of the damage, death, and suffering is man-made. The cause? Deforestation. Moreover, global warming climate experts have warned us about the increased frequency and intensity of hurricanes from this day forward. Haiti wasn’t always an environmental disaster; we’ve written elsewhere on our site on how things got … Read More
After Initial Surge of Relief, Longterm Vision is required in Haiti
Only $2700 from our seedling nursery goal! There’s a reason Giving Tuesday came into existence; we need to cleanse our soul after over indulgence from a hearty Thanksgiving meal, excess drink, and too much shopping. We’ve launched a fundraiser for a seedling nursery near Camp Perrin — a small village on a hillside near Les Cayes that suffered extreme loss. We’re $2700 from our goal. Thanks for pushing us over! Hurricane Matthew Update: Thanks to our many friends who have asked how we (staff, farmer partners, … Read More