It is with untold sadness that we must say farewell to our beloved Father Fritz Lafontant, who passed away at home on June 27 2021, surrounded by his family and closest friends. The blessings bestowed upon us by this incredible man, whose life was dedicated to speaking and defending those “who couldn’t speak for themselves,”…
The long hike to Morne Michel, a village inaccessible by vehicle, starts at the Pelige Dam. From there, it is five miles and thousands of vertical feet to the top of the mountain range. If you tell someone in Haiti that you are going to Morne Michel, they commonly say “li lwen.” It is…
Coming back to Haiti is different every time- and this trip, once again different, and once again a shock to the system! After an absence of ten months, the arrival in Port-au-Prince seemed to be even more chaotic than even twenty years ago, and as always to head up into the hills and the…
Fertile Ground for Transforming Lives Zanmi Agrikol has initiated another innovative outreach program in agriculture – a school garden program targeting the impoverished school kids and destitute families in the little village of Morne Michel. Located atop the mountains of Haiti, Morne Michel suffers from high rates of malnutrition, chronic food insecurity, and the daily…
We are happy to announce and welcome the new Director of Agriculture for CFFL : M. Jean Philippe Dorzin. Jean Philippe actually comes back to us here in Corporant after several years furthering his experiences in the north of Haiti, learning, teaching and doing research on peanuts and other cultures. JP obtained his Agriculture Licence/Degree from…
A Taste of Honey, a Touch of Passion, and a Hint of Mango Well, our two master Buzzzzzzzzzzz men, Claudet and Schemler, are very busssy fencing in our bees to keep out unwanted animals, and also planting lots and lots of moringa trees along with other desirable pollen producing plants for the many bee hives we now have.…
President Gillaine Warne reflects on an incredible 2015 in the following letter to our supporters: Dear Friends, Trying to write a brief summary of the past year has been difficult, as 2015 was an exciting year filled with activity and progress. Thanks to many wonderful supporters, Partners in Agriculture was able to assist both CFFL…
Partners in Agriculture is implementing a two year plan to expand the reach of our Family Security Program (FSP) and the Centre de Formation Fritz LaFontant (CFFL). This plan, which will offer rare opportunities for education to 150 additional individuals and ongoing agricultural assistance to nearly 200 families, will be made possible by a $384,000…
The Secret to Seeing Long Term Results in Haiti Partners in Agriculture is a small organization serving Haiti, a country that has seen great tragedy. From slavery to clear-cutting to fires and earthquakes, the people of Haiti have endured much and lacked the resources necessary to rebuild high-quality lives. The world has taken notice of…