Women’s Equality

Women’s Equality

After nearly 100 years of fighting to have a voice, the United States granted women the right to vote in 1920. This movement was beautifully peaceful. It is important to me to carry on this spirit as we fight for human rights here in Haiti. The ratification of the...
World Food Day | the hungriest people in the world

World Food Day | the hungriest people in the world

“We can indeed eliminate the scourge of hunger in our lifetime.” – Jose Graziano da Silva | Director-General, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations | According to the data shown in the report (link above), Haiti has the HIGHEST percentage of its population that is undernourished.

#ONEderWoman

#ONEderWoman

ONE is an international campaigning and advocacy organization cofounded by Bono of the band U2.  ONE has played an important role in persuading governments to support effective programs and policies that are making a measurable difference in combating extreme poverty...
Candy vs. The Tomato

Candy vs. The Tomato

We are proud to announce that a fruit (or vegetable – depending on who you ask) is the new sweet treat here in Haiti! We recently picked a large harvest of cherry tomatoes and the children loved them. When we started this particular micro-farm, the kids were...
Meet Jimmy

Meet Jimmy

We would like to introduce you to Jimmy. Who is Jimmy? Jimmy is greatly respected (and equally feared) among the community of street children in Port au Prince, Haiti. He runs Zanfan Lakay, a home of 83 former street children. These children, who once had no one...
Meet Ovince Saint Preux!

Meet Ovince Saint Preux!

We’re really excited to be teaming up with Ovince St. Preux and Athletes Brand for an exclusive, limited time t-shirt that will help us continue to bring healthy and nutritious food to Haiti. Ovince is just as excited as we are about using sustainable...
World Social Justice Day

World Social Justice Day

February 20th is World Social Justice Day; and we at Harvest107 are more determined than ever to bring equality to impoverished communities. Over the past year and a half, Harvest107 has been committed to fighting hunger and malnutrition through education and...
#GivingTuesday

#GivingTuesday

#GivingTuesday is December 2nd. Now, in its third year, #GivingTuesday is an opportunity to give to charitable organizations around the world. And, as the holidays approach, there is no better time than now to give so that organizations can provide resources to...
Meet Johnny Pepper

Meet Johnny Pepper

Meet Johnny Pepper. His “real” name is Jonathan and he was found in the trash in Port au Prince, Haiti about 3 weeks ago. He is malnourished and starving to death. Johnny Pepper is the reason that we do what we do. By making healthy, nutritous food...
Why Hunger?

Why Hunger?

Hunger and malnutrition are problems that plague a large portion of the world.  According to  the  FAO, about 805 million people in the world are chronically  malnourished-the majority of  whom  are  women and children. In developing  countries, where malnutrition...
Seeds & Solutions in Haiti

Seeds & Solutions in Haiti

Last week, we visited our project sites, took some measurements, and started over 300 seeds – they are cropping up nicely! We are partnering with an organization here in Haiti called SOIL for our soil/compost. They help with issues in Haiti by providing jobs,...
#13for13 Birthday Reveal

#13for13 Birthday Reveal

As you probably have seen, we decided to surprise Gracie with as many donations toward at least 13 new gardens for her 13th birthday. Over the course of 2 weeks, we promoted heavily on social media, encouraging people to give just $13. Last night, right about the time...