Community Designed Restoration (CDR)
Locally Led. Globally Transformative.
Plant With Purpose's Community Designed Restoration (CDR) is about more than just fixing problems—it’s about restoring hope. By combining economic development, environmental restoration, and community empowerment, CDR addresses the deep, connected roots of poverty and deforestation within a watershed.
The Purpose of CDR
Thriving People. We help rural farming families improve their long-term economic and social well-being.
- More Food, More Security – Increased crop production through agroforestry, tree planting, and regenerative farming.
- Local Leadership Matters – Communities take ownership and drive change based on their values and needs.
Healthy Ecosystems. Restoring land means more biodiversity, stronger environmental resilience, and cleaner water and soil. Planting the right trees improves soil health, protects water sources, and brings balance back to nature.
Climate Resilience. Stronger land and stronger communities mean better protection against climate change.
Restored Relationships. True change happens when people reconnect—with each other, their environment, and their Creator.
Purpose Groups: THE CORE OF CDR
CDR works through Purpose Groups—small, locally led groups that are the heart of our watershed model. When neighbors work together, they create real, lasting change.
Farmers improve soil health and increase yields by learning and sharing regenerative farming techniques. Farmer Field School are hands-on, peer-to-peer learning environments.
Learn more about our regenerative agriculture training.Families build economic strength and self-reliance by pooling savings and investing in their future.
Learn more about our economic empowerment model.Tree planting restores ecosystems, prevents erosion, and protects water sources.
Learn more about our global reforestation efforts.Faith-based teachings and partnerships with local churches strengthen values and relationships.
Learn more about our approach to spiritual renewal.
The Watershed Model
Life in a watershed is linked—what happens upstream affects those downstream. Our program reaches about 60% of watershed residents—but the benefits impact 100% of the community and even neighboring communities. Poverty declines, ecosystems heal, and communities grow stronger together. Churches and schools also play a key role in driving and sustaining change.
CDR delivers real, practical solutions—and hope where it’s needed most.
