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EarthX: Changing lives from Dallas to the DRC
Plant With Purpose and EarthX were Earth Week partners. EarthX is an environmental forum where citizens, educators, business leaders, students, nonprofits, and leaders can take action towards a more sustainable future by exploring a variety of solutions. Plant With Purpose came for the second year in a row, connecting with environmental leaders and concerned citizens. […]
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Humility: What it is, What it isn't
Humility is an increasingly underappreciated value in today’s culture. In a world where personal branding, hyperbole, and debate are highly visible, humility seems to be a forgotten art. In spite of this, there is something truly refreshing about being in the presence of somebody who is sincerely and genuinely humble. Plant With Purpose holds humility […]
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How to Stay Sane While Living Sustainably
Four important things to remember Start Small Living sustainably does not have to happen over night. There is no need to overhaul your whole life in one big sweep. Start small and work up. You do not need to phase out plastics completely, if that does not suit your lifestyle yet. Instead, start by using […]
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Shoulder to Shoulder: The importance of solidarity
Solidarity is an act of hope. Solidarity means moving in the direction of pain in the world, standing with those who are suffering and taking up their cause as if it were your own. Doing so is both an act of hope and an imitation of Christ. Vitor Westhelle once said that “the cross is […]
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The Power of Investing in Mothers
What changes when you invest in mothers? Mothers are a major part of any family. Whether it be a working mother of two or a stay at home mom, the mothers in our lives have helped shape us. The title of ‘mother’ is not a light load. Mothers are some of the best workers, multi-taskers, […]
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All, Burundi
Not Just Fruit, but a Future
Finding Hope and a Future In a country long ridden with war and conflict, people are looking for change and hope. Due to this, communities in Burundi have come together to promote peace, growth, and empowerment. Many of these communities have partnered with Plant With Purpose. Now one of our partnering communities, the Muvumu community […]
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Why is Saving Small Amounts of Money Impactful?
Savings change everything. Although saving a couple dozen cents a week does not sound like much, it is significant. The impact of 20-30 women saving thirty cents a week is catalytic. It causes a chain reaction of change which results in benefits for both the individual and the community. The Impact on Individuals Saving money for […]
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Why animals? Talk to Come
Owning Livestock is an important step. Animals support rural farmers with nutrients and stability. In Burundi, many live in rural communities and farm for their livelihood. Most grow crops, but few have animals. When families begin owning livestock, their lives change. Owning livestock acts as a safeguard for farming families. Farmers often lack nutrients from […]
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Earth Day celebrates a chance to love your neighbor
One of our greatest purposes is to love our neighbor as ourselves Many of us are familiar with the two greatest commandments, as found in Matthew 22: To love God with all our hearts, minds, and strength, and, To love our neighbor as ourselves While each of us may find unique opportunities to practice these […]
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Why is it sometimes difficult to take action that helps the planet
We’re constantly in the process of encouraging people to serve our global neighbors by caring for the environment. We’ll be honest, however. Sometimes it can be difficult to see where to get started. There are so many possible choices, but how do you get started? Perhaps you’ve gone from never considering the importance of the […]
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This Earth Day, help restore Creation
The Wonder of Creation is still good. The Story of Creation goes something like this: God made beautiful things. He appreciated and admired them, and called them good. We messed up. We invited sin, degradation, death, and disease to enter the picture. Out of Love, Christ came. His death and resurrection began the process of […]
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It started with a single cow
Sayumi’s story started with her farm and a single cow. Sayumi’s life wasn’t easy. It was simple, but she had to work exceedingly hard just to survive. She tended her family’s farm every single day, which provided them just enough to get by. Still, her family's life was full of uncertainty. They didn’t have money saved. […]
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7 Biodiversity Hotspots You Should Know
First of all, what is a biodiversity hotspot? You might guess by the name that it’s a place on earth where biodiversity is either abundant or threatened. In fact, both are correct. To be a biodiversity hotspot, a location must meet two criteria: You cannot find half a percent of its plant life or 1,500 […]
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Everyday Restoration
Restoration happens through everyday decisions At a glance, environmental restoration looks like a very large undertaking—and that's true, in part. Threats to the health of the planet have reached an urgent, global scale. But the magnitude of the challenge should not distract us from this simple reality: Environmental change takes place through everyday decisions. Simple […]
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The only nail polish I use is dirt
Fefela stands out in her community for her hard work and dedication to restoration. In fact, Fefela might never sit down. During our team’s visit to her community of Los Piños, she was up and moving the entire time, making sure that everything was running smoothly. The community of Los Piños in the Dominican Republic […]
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