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Haitian Cotton is a Farming Revolution in the Making

In 1954 a young man stood in a field of cotton that was about to revolutionize Haitian agriculture. His name was Rémillot Léveillé. The location…

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Troubled Meat Market Is Key Supplier for Haiti’s Capital

La Saline slaughterhouse is a nightmarish panorama of animal blood, body parts and detritus _ and it’s an essential part of the economy of the…

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France’s Macron takes lead in climate change battle, with the U.S. absent

By James McAuley December 12 at 7:08 AM  PARIS — The United States may have withdrawn from the Paris climate change accord, but on Tuesday dozens of…

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Arrest and expulsion of more than 500 Haitians…

Haiti Libre: As part of its migration control operations for illegal aliens in Dominican territory, the Directorate General of Migration (DGM), informs to have arrested…

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What’s Important About World Soil Day

Playing in the dirt is typically reserved for young children and pigs. But getting down and dirty is more important than you might think. Updated…

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Haiti / Dominican Republic

One island, two worlds The Caribbean island of Hispaniola is home to two countries: Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Both have a population of around…

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In Haiti, Tracing a Paradise Lost

The U.N. says the country is now stable, and tourism is growing. But the former vacation paradise still has a faded beauty. By PETER KUJAWINSKIDEC….

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Smallholder Farmers Alliance TED Talk- Watch video here

You are invited to watch my recent TEDx talk on the work of the Smallholder Farmers Alliance in Haiti. This short video tells the unlikely story…

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Millions at risk of famine in post-hurricane Haiti

It’s been almost a year since southern Haiti was devastated by Hurricane Matthew. It has also been almost eight years since an earthquake killed more than…

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Basic sanitation is a human right, says SOIL founder

Dr Kramer co-founded the Sustainable Organic Integrated Livelihoods (SOIL) group in Haiti in 2006. The faeces are treated, and converted to compost, and used to…

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Haitian man travels to Fargo for prosthetic arm thanks to local volunteers

By Kevin Wallevand on Nov 17, 2017 at 7:02 p.m. FARGO—A young man from Haiti can thank an army of volunteers, who brought him to…

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U.S. Support for UN Farmer Field Schools Promotes Rural Development in Haiti

By Heather Eaton on November 2, 2017 Getting out of Rome and into the field to see international humanitarian projects in action is an essential…

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From the Archives: The Secrets of Haiti’s Living Dead

A Harvard botanist investigates mystic potions, voodoo rites, and the making of zombies. by Gino Del Guercio Harvard Magazine More than 30 years ago, anthropologist…

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Banana fiber sanitary pads can solve big problems in India

Saathi pads improve women’s well-being and keep millions of tons of waste out of landfills. Written by Steve Dent: With its sanitary pads for the…

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Haitian Vetiver Oil Market Report 2017: Competitive Landscape Analysis of International Market Including Development Trends with Forecast 2023

Global Haitian Vetiver Oil Market Report, Is a Proficient and Detail Research on Latest Technological Advancements with Market Share Analysis of The Top Players In…

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Rice and Beans: $1.20 in New York, $73 in Haiti

AG Mag.com By Anne Weir Schechinger, Senior Analyst, Economics Wednesday, October 18, 2017 People in developing nations don’t go hungry because there’s not enough food…

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Une fourmi vorace s’attaque aux plantations et même aux petits enfants

Pour le moment, le phénomène se cantonnerait à la localité de « Boucan » 2eme section communale de Chambellan dans la Grand’Anse. Des gens de la localité…

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Sustainable Cotton Raises Funds for Puerto Rico

On Wednesday, leading figures in the sustainable cotton field from around the world were attending the Textile Exchange Sustainability Conference in Washington, D.C. and heard…

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‘Miracle soil’ mixed in Niles being sent to help Haiti

NILES — A local company is trying to change lives– one bucket of soil at a time. Vital Blend is a type of soil created in Niles….

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More trees help water sanitation, reduce child deaths: study

LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – More trees at water sources improve sanitation and lead to fewer children dying from diarrhea in poor countries, a global…