In the midst of another devastation in Haiti after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck near Les Cayes, Jérémie and other areas of Southwest Haiti, there is a ray of hope!!!
Since 2011, Trees That Feed Foundation (TTFF) has worked closely with organizations and individuals in the affected areas of Haiti, primarily in planting breadfruit trees and creating breadfruit by-products. Their local partners, Jérémie Breadfruit Flour and Nursery (JBFN), produces breadfruit flour, breadfruit konparèts (a nutritious biscuit made with breadfruit flour), breadfruit breads and fruit tree seedlings. JBFN producesthousands of konparèts every month for schools and orphanages supported by TTFF, as well as other customers. They also empower women by offering cooking classes using breadfruit flour and encouraging them to become entrepreneurs and start their own business.
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ince February 2020, the Caribbean Philanthropic Alliance (CariPhilAlliance) and its network of partners have mobilized youth, community-based and non-governmental organizations across 22 Caribbean countries and territories to plant more than 1.4 million trees, through the Caribbean Tree Planting Project (CTPP). See Overview of 2020 activities: https://bit.ly/2QUG5Xt As a result, there has been an upsurge in enthusiasm and advocacy, especially through youth action – the CariPhilAlliance Tree Planting Ambassadors.
Time for action! Encouraging climate action and environmental awareness among younger Caribbean citizens is the goal of the Tree Planting Ambassadors, who will formally launch their programme on Sunday, January 10, 2021. The young Ambassadors will stream the launch, including the simultaneous planting of trees in ten Caribbean countries, live on the Facebook page of the Caribbean Tree Planting Project (CTPP) from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
As the world focuses on the COVID-19 global pandemic, a group of Caribbean youths have kept their eyes focused on planting trees, convinced that the Climate Change challenges pose an even greater existential threat if they do not act now.
They are part of a C aribbean Tree Planting Project (CTPP) initiated by the Caribbean Philanthropic Alliance. The core objectives of the CTPP are: 1) To plant at least one (1) million trees and engage related climate action in at least 10 Caribbean countries; 2) Promote Caribbean Youth and Caribbean Diaspora activism aroundclimate change; and 3) Highlight thesignificance of multi-stakeholder partnerships andcollaborative actions, especially among philanthropists, required to accelerate achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDGs 13 and 15. New York, N.Y. (September 27th 2019) – The newly formed Caribbean Philanthropic Alliance (CariPhil Alliance) has been recognized by the United Nations (UN) as one of the Accelerated Actions that will accelerate achievements of the SDGs in the Caribbean region.
The commitment posted on the UN website as SDG Action # 33855 outlines the expected impact of the initiative to scale up existing activities that are aligned to the SDGs; undertake new activities that are aligned to the SDGs; and forge more regional and international collaboration and partnerships that can enhance the achievement of the SDGs. Garnering Philanthropic/Private Sector Support to achieve SDGs in the CaribbeanNew York, N.Y. (September 27th 2019) – The newly formed Caribbean Philanthropic Alliance (CariPhil Alliance) has been recognized by the United Nations (UN) as one of the Accelerated Actions that will accelerate achievements of the SDGs in the Caribbean region.
The commitment posted on the UN website as SDG Action # 33855 outlines the expected impact of the initiative to scale up existing activities that are aligned to the SDGs; undertake new activities that are aligned to the SDGs; and forge more regional and international collaboration and partnerships that can enhance the achievement of the SDGs. New York, N.Y. (September 26th 2019) – A group of over 40 corporate foundations, private sector organizations and other supporting organizations, have emerged with a common vision: “to create linkages that will foster development in the Caribbean by building on the tremendous assets of the region; addressing the developmental challenges facing the people to enable them to achieve their potential; and to provide a base for a sustainable future.”
There is an emerging consensus that more coordinated initiatives and resources are required to address complex global challenges facing the Caribbean, especially within the next ten (10) years as the world accelerates efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” Bible |
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