Why this Project is Important

Potential Long Term Impact

With more trees, there will be less erosion. The farmers will be able to plant crops again and feed their families. More importantly, 155 families will become self-sufficient — and the entire earth benefits from the effects of massive reforestation.

Project Message

"Our valley is totally deforested so that all you see is rocks. The soil has completely washed away. We need to plant trees so we can stop the erosion and farm again."
- Jean, Member of peasant organization

Who is Running This Project

Contact

Josette Perard,
Haiti Director
94 Ave Lamartiniere
Port au Prince,
Haiti
509-245-9445
Email:

Project Sponsor

Lambi Fund of Haiti

Organization

Lambi Fund of Haiti PO Box 18955 Washington, DC 20036 United States 202-833-3713 http://www.lambifund.org

Learn more about Lambi Fund of Haiti and the project team.

Lambi Fund of Haiti's Current Projects on GlobalGiving

Goats: Help Families Become Self-Sufficient	Hurricane Recovery in Haiti	Donate a Pig: Invest in Haiti's Future	2 for 1: Safe Drinking Water & Planting Trees
Help 35 Families Become Self-Sufficient with Honey	Help Haitians Grow Food Themselves	Help Haitians Grow Crops Affordably

Where this Project is Located

Country

This project is located in Haiti and can also be found under Environment.

For more information about Haiti, read the Human Development Report on Haiti or the Wikipedia entry for Haiti.

When this Project was Updated

Last Updated

This project was last updated on August 14, 2008.

Date Added to GlobalGiving

This project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on August 10, 2006.

Latest Update from the Field

Plant a tree and help 155 families eat

By Leonie M. Hermantin - Deputy Director, August 14, 2008 12:12 PM

Project Update
In the first phase of the project, peasant organization AFKB, produced 60,000 seedlings. About 2/3 or 40,000 seedlings planted as young trees survived! The second seedling production phase was launched in September 2007, members of the organization worked together to produce 36,000 seedlings. Seedling production includes the preparation of 36,000 bags with soil, organic fertilizers and seeds. In these efforts seedlings for 23,000 fruit trees and 13,000 forest trees were prepared. Of the 36,000 seedlings prepared, 29,365 young trees were distributed to AFKB members and replanted in areas where they would be protected.
What remains to be done:
•   Project Evaluation
•   Production of 30,000 more seedlings for a total of 120,000 seedlings
Project Impact
The residents of Bayone benefit from this project, as it helps stabilize the soil of an eroded mountain side. The project’s impact transcends the reforestation effort as it also strengthens AFKB’s ability to manage a project and address unanticipated problems. A stronger organization means that members will be better prepared to address issues and implement activities that will benefit the entire community.

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• Global Giving-1516- Plant a tree, help 155 families eat.doc

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