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Special Request Final Update Trees for Balan Ganthier Haiti
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Project GoalContribute to Haiti’s reforestation by planting new trees in Balan, Haiti.Project UpdateFollow-ups by nursery workers between the months of Januaryand March:Maintenance and monitoring of seedlings in the nurseryEstablishment of orchards and wooded lots on thebeneficiaries' plotAll plants were distributed to beneficiaries and successfullytransplantedOrchards consist of papayas, cherries and citrus fruits, withat least 100 fruit seedlings transplanted to the beneficiaries'plotsWooded lots with at least 100 forest seedlings transplantedto the beneficiaries' plotsThe project was fraught with many setbacks, including extendedperiods of drought, bringing in significant agricultural losses andslowing down the establishment of orchards in Balan. This was pairedwith political, social and economic events impacting itsimplementation. MISSEH had to keep the seedings in the nursery untilthe rainy season arrived, incurring unplanned expenses.This created a desperate situation for families who depended onagriculture for their income, as their production and economicactivities were significantly reduced.Despite all the challenges, we are pleased to inform you that theproject has been completed.
In the end, the project raised awareness among Balan's population onliving under unsanitary conditions, the dangers of deforestation andthe effects of natural disasters, encouraging strong communityinvolvement in the project's activities.It was encouraging that the schoolchildren participated in planting theseedlings and introducing them to reforestation.We thank you immensely for your commitment to the project despitethe setbacks and your faith in God's engagement by your side."Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothingmove you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord,because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." 1 Corinthians 15:58 TestimonialRalph Blinkenson Hilaire, a resident of the villageof Balan and one of the beneficiaries, expressedhis delight about the project's implementationby stating: "I am happy because this project hassignificantly improved the living conditions ofmy family and me. This project will not onlybeautify the area and provide shade but alsoproduce fruits and vegetables that promote ourhealth and happiness. Furthermore, the projectwill contribute to reducing the period of droughtby continuing the water cycle. In conclusion, weexpress our gratitude to the donors and FoodFor The Poor for this opportunity, and we prayfor God's continued blessings upon them."
Poor agricutural methods destroyed Balan's soil.The project aimed at preparing the devastatedland for reforestation by the community.
The work began to restore the land with seedlings.Click on the photos to see the community mobilizingto prepare the land and plant the seedlings.
Lineout of the land.The community united forces and built the nursery.
Balan put the agricultural tools to good use,taking care of the nursery and seedlings.Click on the photos to see other images of the tools.
The community received lemon, cherry, papaya, grapefruit,cassia, cedar and oak seeds.Click on the photos for more images of the seedlings.
The women watered the seedlings in the nursery before startingthe planting process.Click on the photo for more images.
The Balan community worked hard to restore the landwith fruit trees.Click here for more photos.
Balan received its last batch ofseedlings and was ready to plant.Click on the photo to see other images.
It was a proud moment for the school children, who were veryhappy to help with this wonderful project.Click here for more photos of the kids.
Click on the photo to see the communityworking together towards reforestation. Vatican News says, "Onetree can absorb over 40tons of carbon dioxide inits lifetime."
Soon all the hard work will show itself in beautiful plants, fruittrees that you have brought to the Balan community under theloving eyes of God.
Click the image above for a message from Natalie Carlisle.A MESSAGE FROM NATALIE CARLISLE
About Food For The PoorFood For The Poor, one of the largest international relief anddevelopment organizations in the nation, does much morethan feed millions of hungry children and families living inpoverty primarily in 17 countries of the Caribbean and LatinAmerica. This interdenominational Christian ministry providesemergency relief assistance, water, medicine, educationalmaterials, homes, support for vulnerable children, care for theaged, skills training and micro-enterprise developmentassistance. For more information, please visitwww.FoodForThePoor.org.To view this proposal online, please visit the following website:[insert Short Link from Share page]