About
Imagine Haitian collaborates with community groups near Gonaives, Haiti to promote environmental education, reforestation, and alternative fuels. The Haitian partners of Imagine Haitian include Eben-Ezer Mission of Gonaives, the Mapou Women’s Organization, the La Croix Peasant Association, and the Passe-Reine Youth Group.
Since its establishment in January of 2009, Imagine Haitian has had the following successes:
- the establishment of 9 tree nurseries by community groups
- the restoration of a water well and installation of a water pump for irrigation
- the attendance of over 500 people at environmental seminars
- the plantation of over 5,000 trees
The motto of Imagine Haitian is “Re-imagining the Future of Haiti.” This motto emphasizes the organization’s dual goals: empowering Haitians to shape their own future and changing Haiti’s reputation by introducing foreigners to the nation’s vibrant culture.