Haiti

According to a study published by the National Academy of Sciences, Haiti is among the most deforested countries in the world. Trees That Feed Foundation has been working to change that for over 15 years. We have surpassed 100,000 food bearing trees!

Gangs, poverty, corruption, poor infrastructure, poor healthcare, limited education and natural disasters all impede economic growth in Haiti.

Despite these challenges, the people of Haiti are resilient. Working with entrepreneurs and local NGOs, we have created pockets of breadfruit-based activity throughout the country, mostly away from the main cities.

Our Work In Haiti

In the Northeast we buy konparets and breadfruit flour from Charlotin Frednaud for donation to fifteen local schools. Working with other partner organizations, we’re also establishing fruit tree nurseries.

In the Southwest we work with Pierre-moise Louis. He planted the first TTFF breadfruit trees while still a university student. Today he is a successful entrepreneur. Working with his Jeremie Breadfruit & Nursery, we created the Women’s Empowerment program. Today, dozens of local women run their own small businesses selling konparets (nutritious biscuits). The local community benefits from better food options and improved economic activity.

Fruit Processing Factory in Jeremie, Haiti — A new factory being constructed in Jeremie, Haiti, with a grant from the ILO. Our TTFF-designed hybrid solar food dehydrator is on the left.

We are successful in Haiti working with hard-working, honest entrepreneurs and like-minded nonprofit organizations. Our aim is to boost local leadership and create independence from charity.

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