Living Sustainably
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.
About Our Work, blog, Living Sustainably
How To Achieve Sustainable Economic Growth
How To Achieve Sustainable Economic Growth In a world marked by economic disparities, achieving sustainable economic growth while addressing poverty remains a crucial challenge. While economic development is vital, it is equally important to ensure that growth is environmentally responsible, socially inclusive, and economically viable over the long term. People experiencing rural poverty, in particular, […]
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Ethiopia, Living Sustainably
Ato, Ethiopia: "We planted these seeds together"
When Ato’s Purpose Group in Ethiopia’s Ziragn watershed started working, its members didn’t anticipate just how far the small group would go. Their beginning was modest, with neighbors gathering to learn together. They started planting a few seeds on communal land, and seeing what might grow. For Ato, a committed member of the group, those […]
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Burundi, Living Sustainably
Keza, Burundi: "I was able to harvest twice as much."
“My name is Keza. I joined the Purpose Group very recently.” For Keza, life with five young children was full of responsibility and challenge. In her community in Burundi, farming is the foundation of survival; however, years of difficult harvests meant that food and income were often uncertain. When Plant With Purpose arrived in her […]
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Living Sustainably, Why I Support
Poverty, Trees, and the Joy of Getting Your Hands Dirty
Kathy Kellogg-Johnson is a longtime supporter of Plant With Purpose and an expert in healthy soil. Her family-owned company, Kellogg Garden Organics, is celebrating its 100-year anniversary this year! For an entire century, they have been providing organic soil and products for farmers all across the country. Kathy generously spoke to us about the relationship between people, trees, and healthy soil. Check out her interview below.
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Environmental Restoration, Living Sustainably
Power in the Practice: 5 Ways Farmers are Maintaining Sustainable Food Systems
Natalie Landes has been a Communications Team Intern at Plant With Purpose over the past several months. As an International Development student, she has been able to connect our work with farmers around the world with some of her past experiences, namely a study abroad experience in Costa Rica, studying sustainable community development in rainforest […]
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Living Sustainably, Tanzania
Elisongoya, Tanzania: "A decision that opened doors..."
Elisongoya is a resilient 40-year-old farmer. The lives of Elisongoya, her husband, and their four children took a positive turn, thanks to Elisongoya's involvement in her Purpose Group. “Before joining the group, I worried a lot about my inability to provide for our family. My husband and I lacked a stable income which caused us […]
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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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About Our Work, Academic, Living Sustainably
Sustainability Glossary for a Greener Planet
Your guide to environmental buzzwords and important ideas to help restore our world We have created a sustainability glossary for you! In the world of sustainability, there is no shortage of buzzwords. Even the term sustainability is often overused and misunderstood. When terms become extremely popular, it's a good indicator that there is enthusiasm for […]
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blog, Living Sustainably, Tanzania
Deborah: "I can get water anytime"
Deborah is a 36 year old woman married to a 38 year old husband, a member of a Purpose Group. They had been blessed with 3 children of whom two are daughters and one son. Before she partnered with Plant With Purpose she was a housewife who did labor work in the village. “I was […]
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blog, Dominican Republic, Living Sustainably
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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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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Environmental Restoration, Haiti, Living Sustainably
Q&A with Justine & Alexandre from Grande Colline, Haiti
Many of Plant With Purpose's longest standing partnerships in Haiti are in the area of Grande Colline. We recently had a chance to talk with two farmers in Haiti who are also members of Purpose Groups in the area and hear about their experience. Here's what we've learned from Justine and Alexandre. Justine What was […]
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Burundi, Environmental Restoration, Living Sustainably
Salvator: "I used to worry about ever being able to reach a point of long-term sustainability."
Before I joined a Purpose Group, it was very hard for me to meet my needs because of lack of money. I couldn’t even find enough for basic necessities like medicines when a family member fell ill, school fees for my children, or food for the difficult time between harvests. The loans I was able […]
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Living Sustainably, Thailand
Meepu: "I have already seen the difference after planting fruit trees and bamboo."
Meepu, mother and spouse to six children, is a farmer and cook in the MaeTaChang Watershed of Thailand. She felt hopeless because of how expensive and unsuccessful her plant's growth was due to old monoculture farming techniques. She tried countless experiments cultivating different seeds that all died due to lack of knowledge of how to […]
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Living Sustainably, Resources, Sustainability
Greenwashing: Avoid Falling Prey to Deception While Trying to Do Good
Natacha in Haiti knows that overcoming these environmental challenges isn’t easy, but she also believes it is possible. Going green is good for business. Over the past five years, internet searches for sustainable goods have increased by 71%. As global concern heightens with images of Amazonian deforestation, ocean garbage patches, and the lived experience of […]
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