Improving the Standard of Food in Haiti

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Close to a billion people suffer from hunger every day. The World Food Program (WFP) is grappling with how to address the increasing needs of starving populations.

October 16, 2010 - World Food Day - has been marked as a day to remember that global hunger is still a life threatening crisis in close to 22 countries. Many countries are facing dramatic food shortages, and relief agencies are overwhelmed in places like Pakistan as they try to meet the demand.

While we reflect on the challenges the world is facing with food, ProLiteracy would like to highlight a program we support in Haiti that, despite the shortage of resources, is making a significant difference in the lives of rural Haitian farmers and their families.

AyitKonseVet (AKV) is a training program that works with Haitian farmers in the north and northwest regions of Haiti. The project includes literacy classes for rural farmers and their families with a focus on environmental sustainability through better farming techniques. The project has implemented a micro-credit activity that will provide farmers with tools to work toward a reliable and sustainable income. AKV has also initiated an innovative primary school education program in organic vegetable gardening, protecting the environment, and principles of nutrition. Vegetables are used in school lunches and students can take extra food back home to share with their families.

As we remember the many nations suffering from severe food shortages, we also celebrate the progress our partner, AKV has seen with their innovative approach to improving health and nutrition in the lives of Haitian farmers.

Comments

  1. KrisSeptember 4, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    This is another remarkable example of the way education is positioned at the heart of community development.

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  2. UnknownNovember 13, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    This is a remarkable program and integrated approach to both hunger and literacy. Teaching sustainable methods, with the benefits directly applied to the local citizenry is a commendable use of resources. Literacy underscores the ability to function in this environment.

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  3. EcuatoriGringaDecember 5, 2011 at 11:41 AM

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  4. SKWDecember 10, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    I would add health care to the list above.

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