Stories
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.
All, Malawi
Visiting Malawi with HOPE International
Collaboration is a central value to our organizational culture. We strongly believe that we have much to learn
from those around us in all spheres of our work. In my role as donor engagement specialist, I am responsible for
refining our Vision Trips and supporting transformative experiences around the world. In August, I had the joy of
traveling to Malawi with HOPE International, a fellow faith-based nonprofit, to gain a different perspective on
Vision Trips and deepen collaboration between our two organizations.
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All, Mexico
Knitting Hearts & Lives Together
What is an Oaxaca Wahine? A Mexican hula dancer?! Not quite.
An Oaxaca Wahine is a woman with a brave and generous heart who travels to Oaxaca to share, affirm, and work together with women (and men and children) in the Oaxaca program of Plant With Purpose called Mision Integral. She might know how to knit or crochet, she might play an instrument, she might love to play games with children or hold babies, but she goes ready to share whatever special gifts she has.
Read MoreAn Oaxaca Wahine is a woman with a brave and generous heart who travels to Oaxaca to share, affirm, and work together with women (and men and children) in the Oaxaca program of Plant With Purpose called Mision Integral. She might know how to knit or crochet, she might play an instrument, she might love to play games with children or hold babies, but she goes ready to share whatever special gifts she has.
About Our Work, DR Congo
Empowering Women Through Tree Planting Initiatives in Agriculture
How tree planting is becoming a transformative tool for empowering women in rural agriculture, creating new opportunities for growth and leadership. In recent years, tree-planting initiatives have emerged as a powerful tool for sustainable development and environmental conservation. Beyond their ecological benefits, these initiatives are also playing a crucial role in empowering women in rural […]
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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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Environmental Restoration, Mexico
Santiago, Mexico: "We want to be even more united"
“We ask for God to keep bringing peace and tranquility to my family. We want to be even more united,” starts Santiago. Plant With Purpose's holistic approach to addressing environmental and social challenges is uniquely effective because it integrates spiritual, environmental, and economic dimensions. By working on these three aspects concurrently, the organization fosters a […]
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Burundi, Climate Solutions, DR Congo, Environmental Restoration
Rewilding Landscapes: The Impact of Tree Planting on Wildlife
How tree planting is rewilding degraded landscapes, bringing back wildlife, and restoring ecosystems to their natural state. The concept of rewilding landscapes has gained significant traction in recent years as a means to address the pressing issue of biodiversity loss. Rewilding is the process of restoring degraded ecosystems to their natural state, allowing for the […]
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Malawi
Mary, Malawi: "I can teach about creation care"
Female farmers in Malawi, like many women in developing countries, face a unique set of challenges that include poverty, deforestation, and climate change. These challenges often have profound spiritual and psychological effects on their lives. One of the most significant challenges faced by female farmers in Malawi is poverty. Limited access to resources, such as […]
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DR Congo
Sifa & Amani: "I believe in having a better future”
Life in the Democratic Republic of Congo presents many challenges, and this has been especially true lately. However, Plant With Purpose’s community partnerships have provided a vital lifeline for rural families. Sifa is a mother of four in her late twenties living in the Luberizi watershed. She recalls the hardships of her life prior to […]
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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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Dominican Republic
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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Burundi
Belise, Burundi: "I kept thinking about how to improve my family’s life"
“I am so happy to be a member of a Purpose Group!” exclaims Belise. “Before I joined Plant With Purpose, I was a poor woman. I was so poor; I could not see how to support my family. I had to feed them every day, and my husband was unemployed.” Belise lives in Burundi, where […]
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Our Response, Sustainability
The Key Links Between Trees and Public Health
Public health encompasses a wide range of activities aimed at preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting physical and mental health through organized community efforts, and there is a link between trees and public health. The environment plays a crucial role in public health, influencing various determinants of health and the incidence of disease. Effective environmental […]
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About Our Work, Resources
Beyond the Dollar Sign: Measuring Poverty
Measuring poverty is more complex than a simple calculation of income. While income is a crucial factor, it paints an incomplete picture, especially in the context of international rural development like the work of Plant With Purpose. Here's why a one-dimensional statistic like income falls short of adequately measuring poverty: Income isn't the only story. […]
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Burundi
Veriane, Burundi: Changing how my children see themselves
Around the world, parents dream of raising children to be confident and secure in who they are. However, the opportunities parents have to accomplish this aren’t always equal. In places like Burundi, where poverty and hardship are part of many families’ daily experiences, children often struggle with self-worth. “Before we became a part of Plant […]
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Mexico
Antonio, Mexico: “I am inspired. I am a leader in my family and community."
Can environmental restoration bring together a disjointed community? For Antonio and his neighbors in Mixteca Alta, Mexico, the answer is a solid yes. When the environment suffers, the whole community struggles. This is intensified by the fact that everybody relies upon agriculture for their survival. Many community members face the same challenges with drought and […]
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