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Community Gardens Program: Cultivating Hope and Independence in Haiti

In the heart of Haiti, where hunger and poverty have perpetuated a cycle of dependency, DIRECC’s Community Gardens Program is sowing seeds of hope and sustainability. This initiative goes beyond providing food—it empowers families with the tools, training, and resources needed to build independent, self-sufficient futures.

Through this program, DIRECC is transforming lives, restoring dignity, and creating sustainable opportunities for communities to thrive.

Why It Matters

​Breaking the Cycle of Dependency

​Promoting Health and Nutrition

Empowering Education

  • Traditional aid offers temporary relief but often leaves families reliant on external support.

  • Community gardens provide long-term solutions by equipping participants with the means to grow their own food and generate income.

Fresh produce from gardens improves family diets, reducing malnutrition and its long-term effects.

Income generated from surplus produce helps parents afford school fees, ensuring their children have access to education.

Our Approach

1

Providing Tools and Seeds for Growth

  • High-quality seeds for nutrient-rich crops like beans, carrots, and spinach.

  • Durable farming tools to ensure efficiency and productivity.

  • Irrigation systems to counteract Haiti’s unpredictable weather.

2

Hands-On Training for Sustainability

  • Crop rotation and soil health techniques to maintain fertile land.

  • Composting and pest control methods to reduce costs and reliance on harmful chemicals.

  • Market strategies to sell surplus produce, generating income for their families.

3

Integrating Wellness and Education

  • Fresh produce improves family nutrition, fostering better health and well-being.

  • Earnings from produce sales help parents invest in their children’s education, building a foundation for future success.

Impact

1

Healthier Communities

​Families experience improved nutrition and reduced reliance on food aid.

2

Restored Dignity

Participants take pride in providing for their families, fostering independence and hope.

3

Economic Stability

Surplus produce sold at local markets creates income streams that support education and daily needs.

Farming Leafy Greens

How You Can Help

Your support is vital to the success of our Community Gardens Program. Here’s how you can contribute:

  • $50 provides seeds and tools for a family to start their garden.

  • $100 funds a training workshop for 20 participants.

  • $450 establishes a new community garden, benefiting multiple families.

Stories of Transformation

Pierre’s Journey: From Survival to Independence


Pierre, a father of five, once relied on food aid to feed his family. Through DIRECC’s Community Gardens Program, he transformed a small plot of land into a thriving garden. Today, Pierre not only feeds his children but also sells vegetables at the market, earning enough to pay for their school fees.

“For the first time, I feel proud. I’m not just surviving—I’m building a future for my children,” Pierre says.

DIRECC

Diyite Rehabilitation Center Corporation (DIRECC) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit. All donations are tax deductible.

Email: info@direcc.org

 

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