By Dr. Heather P. Hall | Director - International Development
In August 2020, Sonje-Ayiti completed Phase 1 of the seed distribution program. There were 50 households served with 1.5 tons of black beans; 1 ton each of corn, black eyed peas, and lima beans; ½ ton peanuts, spinach, and okra seeds. Cherry and citrus seeds were distributed to the CIMA School of Hope’s nursery for cultivation to help feed 300 school children. Many of these children depend on the school for their daily meal.
The distribution was attended by parents and staff of Sonje-Ayiti and CIMA School of Hope, representatives of the mayor’s office, a farmer’s association, the agricultural bureau, a women’s advocacy group, farmers, agronomists and students from the local university.
Sonje-Ayiti has planned a Phase 11 distribution in January 2021 to approximately 65 households. Distributions are dependent on additional funding, donation of seeds, and reimbursement of the prior distributions + 25% from those previously served. This reimbursement from harvest helps to promote program sustainability.
Contributions from the June 2020 GlobalGiving campaign helped to purchase seeds, storage stands, and provide transportation and training to the beneficiaries.
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