Haiti
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.
Haiti
Stephanie, Haiti: "We do a lot of things together so, we become more powerful.”
For many years, Stephanie lived in quiet fear. She rarely spoke outside of her home, feeling shy and uncertain of her place in the world. Her social interactions were limited to attending church, and even there, she kept to herself. She feared her husband, feared speaking in public, and feared stepping into roles outside of […]
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Environmental Restoration, Haiti, Mexico, Tanzania
The Role of Women in Restoring Ecosystems Through Tree Planting
Women around the world are leading efforts to restore degraded ecosystems through tree planting. From rural villages in Tanzania to Haiti’s struggling hillsides, women are not only planting trees but also cultivating resilience, sustainability, and hope for future generations. Their contributions are making a lasting impact on biodiversity, soil health, and water conservation. At Plant […]
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Haiti
Natacha, Haiti: "I always have hope, even if I am going through hard times"
Natacha’s life as a farmer in rural Haiti has never been easy. At 26 years old, she shoulders immense responsibility—not only as a farmer struggling against the challenges of climate change but also as a mother raising two young children on her own. In a region where poverty and environmental degradation have long cast a […]
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Environmental Restoration, Haiti
Pierre, Haiti: "I have a really good relationship with God because I am a steward of creation.”
“Without the partnership of Plant With Purpose, life would be impossible for me,” starts Pierre. Pierre, who lives in Haiti, is a prime example of how much progress a person can make when they receive the right training and opportunities. For Pierre, the motivation to take care of the land around him was always there, […]
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About Our Work, Dominican Republic, Haiti
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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Haiti
What leadership looks like: Examples from Haiti
What does leadership look like? According to Peterson in Haiti, it is this: “I believe leadership is the ability to listen and understand others in order to help them make progress. As a businessman, I consider myself as a leader because I always do what is right and moral in the community. In my community, […]
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About Our Work, Environmental Restoration, Haiti
The Connection Between Tree Planting and Food Security
Take a look at Haiti, for example. For years, Haiti has been caught in the crosshairs of political instability and environmental degradation–two massive threats to food security. The landscape in Haiti is also often hilly and barren, making it difficult to grow crops on a farm. In many parts of the country, the lack of […]
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All, DR Congo, Haiti, Mexico
Vision Trips: Bringing our Work from Head to Heart
The sense of unity in one of my first mission trips was amazing. In the evening our group would gather with our
host families and church members in a tiny Costa Rican village. We would share experiences from the day, learn
worship songs in Spanish and become acutely aware of all that we had in common. That connection and
fellowship, over 30 years ago, was life changing and became one of the key events which led me to work with
Plant With Purpose.
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blog, Dominican Republic, DR Congo, Haiti, Mexico, Updates
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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Haiti
Nathalie, Haiti: "I am really empowered to take care of my family."
“I have respect for trees, and I plant a lot because I am very concerned about erosion,” shares Nathalie. “It is a direct consequence of deforestation and bad farming practices. Farming is essential for the economic survival of my family in Haiti.” Erosion is indeed a serious concern for rural farmers in Haiti. In the […]
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Haiti
A Glimpse into Life in Haiti: Stories of Resilience and Hope
Haiti is facing a crisis, with new updates coming out of the country almost daily. The country director of Plant With Purpose in Haiti recently provided us with a deeper understanding of how the situation is unfolding. He explains, “Life in Haiti because of the security situation has worsened. Currently, we don’t know who is […]
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Haiti
Haiti: A Nation in Crisis, Yet Resilient and Hopeful
The story of Haiti is one of struggle, resilience, and hope amid often dire circumstances. This Caribbean nation has endured a long history of escalating violence, political instability, economic hardship, and the devastating impact of natural disasters. However, the people of Haiti refuse to succumb to despair even with their nation in crisis. Instead, they […]
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Environmental Restoration, Haiti, Living Sustainably
We are able to persist: Sustainable agriculture in Haiti keeps parents resilient
In recent years, few countries have reached the level of instability seen by Haiti. The collapse of its central government and authority structures have created an atmosphere of lawlessness, in which street-level violence has escalated. The constant threat of harm and kidnappings has disrupted everyday life for most Haitians, particularly around larger population centers. Many […]
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blog, Dominican Republic, Haiti
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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blog, Haiti, Living Sustainably
Let's hear from Haiti's Purpose Groups
Throughout the many security and economic crises Haiti has endured during recent years, Plant With Purpose's community Purpose Groups have become places of refuge, belonging, and security for its members. While the state of the nation makes it difficult to make progress, dream of a future, and secure resources, these Haiti Purpose Groups have provided […]
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