As reported in August, a large farm is being established by Etienne, with the help of many. We have since learned more about the source and vision behind this incredible grant of 61 acres of undeveloped land. Elzer Emile, Haitian National Economist and son of the past president of MEBSH knows Etienne’s skills,…
Years ago, Haiti Ap Grandi bought and equipped a heavy-duty, four-wheel drive, extended cab truck for Etienne’s work, replacing a pickup that was smaller, old, and falling apart. This truck is essential to Etienne’s work. It carries people, animals, tools, seed, building materials, injured people going to the hospital, supplies to address…
At our first-ever virtual meeting of the Haiti Club, Etienne called in through WhatsApp to update us on his activities and plans. It was wonderful to see and hear him. This post is a summary of the news he shared. (Tap here to read his Speaker’s Notes.) Wells With the money that…
200,000 coffee trees, a new “Female Entrepreneur Micro Loan Program”, and more goats for kids. The Passion for Haiti (PfH) agronomy program has been very busy with ongoing programs and developing new ones in response to the economic effects of Covid-19 and damage from extreme weather. Etienne Francois and his team are…