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The Latest from Haiti Reforestation PartnershipMeet Kingzer: A Shy Brilliant Child of CODEP
In late 2023 when the Board approved the new position of Forest Inventory Specialist, I already had a candidate in mind. I have known Wisterley Kingzer Cerant for a dozen years and watched him mature into a quiet and thoughtful young man. Kingzer was spot on for the...
Annual Report 2023
Haiti Is On The Front Page
Dear Folks, For some time now we have been sharing news with you embedded in our concern for the troubles in Haiti. But now, we have to be blunt. Haiti is closing in on anarchy, perhaps even civil war. I have left the country along with the other two remaining...
Adding a Data Layer to the Forests
Folks, For years I have been tracking one of the children – now young man – in our CODEP community, Wisterley "Kingzer" Cerant.. He has recently graduated from college with a data degree. Jobs are hard to land in these confusing and difficult times so he is working in...
A Time of Deep Gratefulness
Folks, This holiday season we are ever so grateful for all your support. It is heartening that the work here at CODEP is remembered and fortified, even as direct connections and visits are curtailed. The fund raising challenge held in November raised over $9000 which...
Giving Tuesday Donations MATCHED
Folks, Giving Tuesday is this week. In that spirit, we are very excited to announce that one of our Advisory Council members has offered a $10,000 MATCHING DONATION if we can raise $10,000 from our friends and supporters. The matching donation challenge will be open...
Why Can’t Mud Flow Like Water!
Folks: Haiti these days is effectively without a government, and I need to say that it badly diminishes living conditions here. A couple days ago we had a heavy rain. The river behind where I live is fed by about 47 creeks. It’s kinda inaccurate to call it a river out...
The Border With The DR
Folks: A major chokehold on Haiti in recent months has been the border closing by the Dominican Republic. The ostensible cause of this action was a dispute about water rights for rice fields. The effects, however, have been multiple. The dispute compounded the ongoing...
A Painted Texan Steer
Something special has been happening here in the United States regarding our work in Haiti. For years – decades – we have been mostly known and supported by people along the mid-Atlantic. Our original connections were in congregations along the Eastern seaboard.
On the QT
Folks, Our Executive Director, Michael Anello, usually sends our email updates. This week, however, we are sneaking into the system and sending one of our own. We want to share the news that -- wait for it -- Michael is On Vacation! A real one. He is actually on a...
This Will Lift Your Spirits!
Whatever the news you have heard of Haiti, here’s a story to remind you of how much more there is to tell.
What A Summer We Have Had!
Floods are a shocking enough experience. Yet, once the shock and drama are over, the real work begins. Here are a couple snaps of the aftermath.
Now the Real Work Begins
Floods are a shocking enough experience. Yet, once the shock and drama are over, the real work begins. Here are a couple snaps of the aftermath.
Mud and Monumental Friendships
I am writing this note for our Executive Director, Michael Anello, your usual correspondent.
First Reports Since Weekend Flooding
I am writing this note for our Executive Director, Michael Anello, your usual correspondent.
International Women’s Day 2023
The women of CODEP plants trees to hold up the sky.
Faude Is Recruiting Others
I am simply blown away. Again.
Dimy Wants to Pay Us Back
Dimy has been one of the go-getters in our Mentoring Program.
The Two Years Changed Their Lives
Last week we celebrated the first class to complete the Haiti Reforestation Mentoring Program.
Four Years Have Worn Them Out
It was only four years ago. I felt like Father Christmas
The Unexpected Roadblock
There were only seven people on the plane.
Determination isn’t enough. It takes Seeds.
Given the headlines, you are justified in asking how CODEP is faring.
Rough Trip – One for the Books
I have written before about the difficulties of traveling between the US and Haiti.
Great.com Interviews Michael Anello
Great.com recently sat down with Michael Anello to talk.