The results of the project thus far have been phenomenal. Our tireless volunteers in Haiti are restoring barren, arid, eroded landscapes to their pristine green luxuriance. These volunteers are paid only a meagre stipend to plant the lush grass, a critical revenue they use to feed their families and educate their children. This creates a meaningfully green “win-win” sustainable scenario. Another crucial component of our project are the grassroots donors necessary to achieve this success.
A heartfelt thank you to our volunteers and donors!
A meaningful statistic…
An acre of grass costs $250. This $250 is used to provide 12 people with green employment for a day. The project pays between $3.50 to $7.00 per person a day. Though this may not seem like much, according to the World Bank, basic commodities in Haiti cost an average of $2.50 a day, yet the average salary in Haiti is only $2 a day. Your donation will help make both a great environmental and socioeconomic difference in Haiti.
BEFORE PLANTING GRASS AT A COMMUNITY VILLAGE IN HAITI AND THREE MONTHS AFTER PLANTING.
BEFORE PLANTING THE GRASS AND TWO MONTHS AFTER. (NOTE: AS FUNDING BECOMES AVAILABLE, THE HAITIANS CONTINUE TO PLANT THE REST OF THE AREAS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.)
WE ARE CREATING A GREAT CULTURE OF LAWNS AROUND HOMES IN HAITI
Grass Nursery in Haiti. Once established, the grass grows faster than Florida due to the high rainfall and temperatures in Haiti.
Education is the first step in environmental conservation. We continue to educate hundreds of locals on conservation in Haiti, and on how they can work to improve Haiti.
The communities harvest the grass in cut and carry operation and feed it to their livestock. The livestock provides, milk, meat, draft power and revenue.
Communities are protecting critical infrastructure from soil erosion.
Because of the importance of soil conservation, the message on planting grasses is spreading across the Island. Communities are incorporating grasses in existing programs and working with other international organizations to expand the message.
Haiti has hundreds of acres of eroded lands. We are determined to restore the vegetation of these lands, and prevent future erosion. Partnerships with grassroots donors are critical to the project.