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The Latest from Haiti Reforestation Partnership
Welcome Evens Robert
A new staff person to lead the mentoring program.
Freedom Soup and UNESCO
To celebrate the New Year in Haiti everyone – EVERYONE – eats a rich pumpkin soup…
Long Nights
This is the time of year when days shorten and nights grow long.
The Numbers Are in For November
How Does the Number 294,000 Sound?
Where I Find Hope
Haiti is the country where I have lived and worked for the past 10 years, and it is falling apart around me.
A Measuring Tool
My Thanksgiving came early this year with a Biltmore Stick!
The Passing of Edvy Durandice
With great sorrow I am writing to share the news of the death of Edvy Durandice.
On The Porch
I am currently back in the US after a complicated trip and planning process.
It Was Just A Quick Snack
It was a pretty hot day last July.
Oh! No! What Happened to the Seedlings?
We were all shocked that someone had ripped out seedlings.
The Proteges Take a Break
The earthquake has dominated the news but it has not dominated everything.
This is the Plan for Delivering Aid
Early this morning we packed a truck of medical and relief supplies.
Those With Little Now Have Nothing
We went to assess the situation in Les Cayes.
What Can I Do?
Many are asking, “What Can I Do?”
Another Earthquake
It’s too early to get much news.
Out and In: My Trip to the US
There’s a reason you haven’t heard from me recently.
Digging Deep During Crisis
By now everyone has seen the headlines: Haiti is in a state of siege following the assassination of President Moise.
The Visiting Veterinarian
Reforestation here in Haiti has to be done with one eye on animals. Feral goats threaten new seedlings so folks are vigilant about protecting new plantings.
To Wear a Hat or Take it Off?
As an American living in Haiti, I constantly navigate cultural and social matters.
Madam Enez: Unassuming, Unexpected, and Unbelievably Special
I met Madam Enez when she was the cook at the Diklo School construction site where I was working years ago.
No One Counts More Carefully
Tree planting in Haiti is not a whimsical effort. Our CODEP partners are highly disciplined about reviews, audits, and documentation.
It’s a Proud Day
Haiti has been celebrating Flag Day since 1803. It was in May that year that the Congress of Arcahaie brought together the various factions in Haitian society, formed an army, and adopted a flag — all as crucial steps in their revolt against French colonial rule.
It’s Backbreaking Work
The nine young people in the Reforestation Mentoring program are exhausted. Just exhausted. And you can understand why.
Zero Out Your Carbon Footprint
This year we have a big plus-up that supports our Arbor Day appeal. It’s a carbon calculator on our website which gives a quick estimate of the number of trees you should plant in order to offset your carbon footprint.