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Discover real-world stories of communities overcoming poverty and deforestation! Plant With Purpose, a Christian non-profit, shares examples of environmental sustainability and stewardship from all around the world. These stories show us how faith, resilience, and sustainable practices transform people’s lives as well as their environment. As rural families overcome poverty and heal the planet, embrace empowerment, renewal, and hope.

Roberto, Dominican Republic: "I see God in everything around me"

In the lush, mountainous landscape of the Nizao watershed in the Dominican Republic, life for farmers like Roberto has always been shaped by the land. The soil provides, but it also demands—demanding hard work, resilience, and the wisdom to navigate the challenges of an ever-changing climate. For years, Roberto’s biggest challenge wasn’t just making ends […]
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Franklin, Dominican Republic: "Nature has taught me about God"

In the rolling hills of the Dominican Republic, where fertile soil meets the challenges of an unpredictable climate, Franklin’s story stands as a beacon of transformation. Before joining a Purpose Group through Plant With Purpose, he wrestled with deep uncertainty about his future. "The biggest concern I had before joining the Purpose Group was that […]
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How Tree Planting Helps Rebuild Natural Habitats

Forests are the lungs of our planet, as they provide  vital oxygen, clean the air, and support life. Unfortunately, deforestation and habitat destruction have led to a dramatic decline in forest cover worldwide, threatening countless species with extinction.  Tree planting initiatives offer a crucial solution, not only mitigating climate change but also playing a vital […]
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Building Roads, Building Futures

The deeper meaning behind road building initiatives in rural Haiti Plant With Purpose focuses its efforts on rural communities. This is because rural communities are at the crossroads of poverty and climate change, but also because they have tremendous potential to drive change. These communities often face significant challenges such as poverty, food insecurity, and […]
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How Vision Trips Empower the Next Generation

As the San Diego Regional Representative, I have the pleasure of sharing Plant With Purpose’s story and partnering with local communities as we advocate for rural farming families. Little did I know that this journey would send me tumbling head-over-heels down the remote slopes of rural Dominican Republic (DR)!  Before we get into that story, […]
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Four Big Changes You Helped Spark

“Do your donations to environmental organizations truly make an impact?” It’s a question that responsible donors ask. While there are many opportunities to support organizations striving towards a healthier planet, it's important to know if those donations are turning into a real-world impact. This is why Plant With Purpose takes a data-driven approach to evaluating […]
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Five Questions with Monica from Ozama

Monica lives in the Ozama watershed of the Dominican Republic. Several years ago, she began her journey with Plant With Purpose. Joining a Purpose Group introduced stability and an opportunity for her to apply her many skills and talents towards her family’s and community’s development. Her experience happens to be quite typical of members of […]
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Isabel, Dominican Republic: "We are driven by the thought of our children’s future"

“My husband and I work hard because we are driven by the thought of our children and their future,” begins Isabel. “When an adverse situation arises, what we do is focus on how to solve it and continue with our task as parents.” Isabel and her husband are coffee and cacao farmers, living in Ozama, […]
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Margarita, Dominican Republic: "The change in my life has been enormous"

Margarita is a farmer and mother living in the Ozama watershed of the Dominican Republic, farming her land. Like many mothers, she worries about her children and their safety. “I worry a lot about my children and their safety when going to school,” she tells us. “The road is very long, and they have to […]
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Benjamín, DR: Leadership is knowing how to serve people, knowing the problems of your community

Benjamín has been a member of Plant With Purpose's program as a Dominican Republic farmer for four years. In that time he has applied his new knowledge and practices and seen his life improve alongside his community's. We had a chance to ask Benjamín a few questions about his experience and outlook. What challenges did […]
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The environmental connection between Haiti and the Dominican Republic

In May of 2004, an extraordinary rain drenched the mountains of Haiti, in a place I had never heard of before, called Fonds Verrettes. We are used to the hurricanes: Georges, Ivan, Gustave, Ike, Sandy, Matthew; but the storm that brought this rain didn’t even have a name.  Over the course of a week, almost […]
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Teresa: “I always knew God can do everything."

Teresa talks about the transformation of her life, before and after partnering with Plant With Purpose. “Before, my life was a real challenge. I worked a lot but the money was never enough because I didn't know how to manage myself,” she told us. “I wasted money on things that did not improve my living […]
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Reflections on the Vision Trip to the Dominican Republic

I finally had the opportunity meet some of the partnering farmers in person and see up close the work that the smallholder farm success is producing that our Dominican Republic colleagues make possible. Seeing this was a treat. From cacao in Ozama the first day to coffee in Nizao to another cacao project in Ozama […]
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Poverty and Religion: Evidence on the role of faith in poverty reduction

Corey Chin, Plant with Purpose - Economic Development from caremin on Vimeo. It's a real privilege to be here with you all. This has been a great couple of days. So at Plant With Purpose, we combat environmental degradation, climate change, conditions of poverty, and broken relationships by healing the land, people, and relationships. And […]
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Dos Bocas to Zanzibar: A round-the-globe look at Plant With Purpose

It continues to be a busy and fruitful time for Plant With Purpose with many members of the team engaged in various activities "round the globe." Here's a quick look at some updates from our various partners around the world.
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