




This project is actively working to improve the environment in Haiti by hosting agroecology workshops with a cumulative attendance of 15,225, and mobilizing farmers to plant thousands of trees. These trees will provide numerous environmental benefits like restoring watersheds, improving water sources, and increasing biodiversity. They are also working to protect the endangered black-capped petrel. Remote sensing analysis shows that vegetative cover is increasing measurably in every target watershed analyzed. This project is doing great work to improve the environment and better the lives of those living in Haiti.
This program aims to work with farmers to plant trees and teach sustainable agriculture techniques. Through agroforestry training and the launch of community-led savings and loan groups, farmers are encouraged to become community decision-makers, increasing personal agency and environmental stewardship. Impact studies show that participants are likelier than nonparticipants to agree with statements such as, "Our community works together to solve problems" or, "My work is a good use of my talents."
As trees and sustainable agriculture techniques restore the land, crop yields increase. Farmers participating in this program have 37% higher yields of key crops than nonparticipants and produce 40% more diversity of crops. Better crop yields and improved sources of clean water lead to better nutrition and health and increased income for families and communities. Improved food and income also allow farmers to gain resilience, especially during unexpected shocks such as the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, it was evaluated that the program participants' poverty levels were cut by 55 percent, with planting trees a crucial part of this outcome.