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The Latest from Haiti Reforestation PartnershipFertilizer: Super Power
Folks, The people of CODEP often ask for support in buying fertilizer. Réné Décime, as an Animator (leader), regularly underlines, repeats, emphasizes, and reminds us of this request. Workers are faced with extremely barren soil on the long deforested mountainsides....
It Takes Infrastructure, Not Just Seeds
Folks, Our Arbor Day run-up series is an appropriate time to talk about planting techniques, and Réné Décime is a serious steward of the CODEP Method. First, he will say, it's about creating the right conditions. The actual infrastructure - the land - has to be...
As Arbor Day Approaches, Meet Rene
Folks, We often feel that Arbor Day - a day about planting trees - was especially created for the people of CODEP. May 1 is Arbor Day in Haiti, and it is a Big Deal. As a run-up in these weeks approaching Arbor Day, we plan to feature one of our Animators, Réné...
Roller skating into our hearts
I bought a pair of roller skates back from the States.
The Passing of Venus Cerant
It is with a heavy heart we share the news.
Haitians are Watching World Events
Haitians are watching events in Ukraine.
Tucking A Nursery In
Finding space for nurseries in a near vertical environment.
Setting the Record Straight
Fantastically precise about tree planting efforts.
Eggplant Galore!
Barely two months from seed to table.
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.