Burundi

We Give Praise For:

• God’s protection throughout April. God has been a support and refuge for our participants, our staff, and our families.
• Completing and submitting both the three-year operating plan 2026-2028 and the third quarter report on time.
• Healing from various illnesses and hospitalizations among our staff’s families. We thank the Lord that all these sick people are currently at home, and recovering well.
• Smooth facilitation of our program activities and strong collaboration with leaders in participating watersheds.

We Pray For:

• Continued protection during May. We pray that the Lord’s hand will continue to be with all our staff, their families, and the entire Plant With Purpose family.
• The upcoming Plant With Purpose US visit to our office in May. We pray that our guests will have a safe journey and a pleasant stay in Burundi.
• Our country as we approach institutional elections. We pray that this election will be carried out with peace and transparency.
• A quick improvement to the living conditions in our country. As our economy faces fuel shortages and the local currency loses value, we are seeing a deterioration of living conditions.

Democratic Republic of the Congo

We Give Praise For:

• Improving the security situation in some areas where our programs are active. We thank God that staff can now travel safely between neighboring watersheds.
• Our program manager Birori, who traveled to Bukavu to supervise our program activities in that region. We thank God for providing smooth travel and a safe arrival in Bukavu.
• The data collection process during this quarter which continued despite the insecurity and conflict in our region. We thank God that staff can access the watersheds and collect data.
• Two of our staff members who were both blessed by the birth of a new baby this month.

We Pray For:

• Our entire country, especially the regions that are still affected by conflict. Many of these regions are very close to our program watersheds.
• The quarter four program schedule, where we have planned many activities to make up for the time we lost due to local conflicts. We pray that our team will achieve our ambitious goals.
• The peacebuilding meetings that are planned for this month. We pray that our leaders will end the conflict affecting our watersheds, and that our country can live peacefully once the conflict is over.

Dominican Republic

We Give Praise For:

• The recent rains, which have been a big blessing to our agroecology efforts, especially following the drought last quarter.
• Continued health and blessings for Mathew, the newborn son of Mario, one of our agroecology facilitators.
• The successful completion of the third quarter, for the goals accomplished during the process, and for the team’s continued dedication to serving our partner communities.

We Pray For:

• The Dominican Republic, after going through a difficult time following the collapse of a roof at a party, killing 232 people and injuring more than 200. We pray for peace and comfort for the families of the deceased and for the injured to quickly recover.
• The continued empowerment of farmers in the Nizao watershed and for the successful establishment of nurseries on their plots. We pray that trust continues to grow as we collaborate to achieve lasting transformation in the region.
• The health and protection of our staff as they travel long distances over difficult roads to reach the remote communities where we work.

Ethiopia

We Give Praise For:

• The successful facilitation and implementation of the third quarter program activities.
• God’s protection and security over our staff as they work in insecure situations.
• The successful completion of the draft of the three-year operating plan (TOP).
• The approval and completion of a new three-year plan agreement (2025–2027) with our government partners.

We Pray For:

• The successful completion of the final TOP.
• Peace and stability throughout Ethiopia, especially in the Amhara region.
• Economic stability and a reduction of inflation throughout the country.
• Successful implementation of the activities we have planned for May.

Haiti

We Give Praise For:

• The safety, health, and security of our staff who traveled from different regions to spend Easter with their families.
• Helping us submit our data for the third quarter report by the due date.
• Motivating the entire staff during the triennial planning process for fiscal years 2026-2028.

We Pray For:

• A staff member whose mother passed away on April 6. We pray for the comfort of the family following their loss.
• The safety and security of the staff and farmers inside and outside the communities where we work.
• God’s presence to rest upon Haiti, bringing lasting peace and true reconciliation—for the well-being of its people and a future filled with hope.
• The emergence of a new political class with a strong vision for the development of our country.

Malawi

We Give Praise For:

• God’s provision, protection and support upon the Floresta family.

We Pray For:

• Good health for the people we serve in Lwafwa. We pray that the Holy Spirit leads and guides us as we partner in this ministry.
• The program director position. We pray for the Holy Spirit to lead the process of recruitment.

Mexico

We Give Praise For:

• The early rains that have begun to fall in some regions of Mexico and are filling the farmers and all of us with hope.
• The team's energy and willingness to carry out our three-year operating plan (TOP).
• God’s provision for our team and the people in the communities and God’s help as we carry out our work and mission.

We Pray For:

• The communities in Oaxaca, Chiapas, and throughout Mexico during this fire season. We pray that the fires will be extinguished in a timely manner, that people will be safe, and that natural resources will be protected.
• The preliminary planning for the TOP. We trust in God's provision, faithfulness, and goodness to carry out our mission and work.
• The health of a longtime friend and employee who dedicated over 23 years to our program in Mexico. We pray that God will strengthen him as he recovers from his surgery.
• The health and protection of our staff as they travel to carry out their work.

Tanzania

We Give Praise For:

• God's continued protection and grace throughout April, ensuring the safety of our staff, program participants, and partners.
• A successful staff review meeting during the first week of April, which fostered reflection, learning, and unity among the team.
• The completion of our three-year operating plan, a milestone that will guide our steps and decisions moving forward.
• The fruitful line managers workshop that empowered our leaders with tools and insight to better support their teams.

We Pray For:

• A fruitful and impactful month of May, with smooth implementation of all of our scheduled activities and goals.
• A successful Vision Trip to be held in the Sanya watershed. We pray that the experience will inspire our partners and strengthen our partnership with them.
• Safe travels for our visitors and team members. We pray that their time with us will be filled with meaningful moments, shared learning, and mutual encouragement.

Thailand

We Give Praise For:

• God’s guidance during the completion of the three-year operating plan document that we were able to brainstorm, write, and submit on schedule. 
• The completion of our third quarter reports.
• God’s guidance during the spiritual renewal training happening across our watersheds. We thank God for strong collaboration with the farmers and community volunteers who are mobilizing the work in the watersheds. 
• The ongoing leadership training for the Plant With Purpose Thailand staff. The staff has gained insights and skills in leadership both for their roles, and for their communities. 
• Protecting the Plant With Purpose staff and their families during April.

We Pray For:

• The air pollution situation in Thailand, which is affecting the Thai people's health. We pray that poor air quality will not affect staff health.
• The tree planting activities that are planned for next quarter. We pray that this year’s high temperatures will not negatively affect the tree planting.
• The government policies that are affecting farmers’ careers, land use, cultivation, and tree planting activities. We pray that farmers and their families will thrive despite these policies.

United States

We Give Praise For:

• The successful launch of our new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, which will better support our growing needs. We are thankful to our amazing team who customized the CRM, and facilitated a successful transition.
• A highly productive trip for Doug Satre and Valerie Foulkes who attended the Skoll World Forum in Oxford, England to share about our program and impact while connecting with peer organizations and like-minded foundations.
• Our team’s completion of the fiscal year 2026 budget and for the review and recommendation of the Internal Affairs Committee to the full board. 
• The Risen Christ and the time we had celebrating Easter in fellowship with family and friends.

We Pray For:

• Our Tanzania staff as they prepare to host a Vision Trip this month. We are thankful for the staff and supporters traveling to Tanzania to learn about our program. We pray for their safety and success.

• The important Board of Directors retreat in San Diego which will include a review of the three-year Purpose Plan and the FY26 Operating Plan and Budget. We ask for unity, discernment, and wisdom as the board deliberates upon these important issues.
• A strong response of qualified candidates and guidance for the hiring team as we recruit a new V.P. of Development & Marketing and Global Finance & Accounting Analyst.