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Haiti Moringa Project Research Trip

Haiti Moringa Project Research Trip. September 5, 2011 Pierre Payen & Port-au-Prince Haiti.

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Haiti Moringa Project Research Trip

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  1. Haiti Moringa ProjectResearch Trip September 5, 2011 Pierre Payen & Port-au-Prince Haiti

  2. The Moringa investigation team used the last half day in Pierre Payen to talk with nursery manager Joel about future plans for the intensive cultivation experiment. It will be divided into four growing areas with a total of 1600 seedling, and it is expected that small-scale production of Moringa leaf powder can begin within two months. In one year, the nursery could produce up to 100,000 Moringa seedlings to give to people interested in growing Moringa.

  3. Joel runs Michaelle’s family business. He is typically very willing to spend money and energy for the common good.

  4. Volunteers and local villagers carefully prepare the soil in anticipation of the intensive cultivation experiment.

  5. Brother Patrick explains how to use different growth methods in order to research growth rate and production. 5

  6. Volunteers learn how to prepare soil and natural fertilizer (dried animal excrement) for the seedlings. Breaking up the fertilizer Top-quality soil Normal soil 6

  7. Michaelle is recording a documentary about the Moringa nursery for Tzu Chi as a historical record.

  8. The volunteers bid farewell to the beautiful Pierre Payen and returned to Port-au-Prince. At the same time, the Haiti team was already preparing for two events today. The first is an 11 am Tree Planting activity at the ROCA school. The children will plant Moringa seeds in recycled plastic bottles. The second one will be the Spread the Seeds of Love and Moringa promotion event at the Saint Alexandra Church at 3 pm. 8

  9. Back-to-School project students and parents warmly greet the Tzu Chi volunteers’ arrival.

  10. In the previous school year, Tzu Chi helped 229 students attend school, at approximately $14 USD per student per month. 10

  11. Brother Jean Denis, who oversees the Back-to-School project, explains the importance of education and being environmentally friendly. 11

  12. Brothers Lesly and Patrick introduce today’s tree planting activity and encourage parents to participate as well. 12

  13. Volunteers lead the students to the streets around the school to gather numerous discarded plastic bottles. 13

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  15. Within a few short minutes, everyone has returned with a plastic bottle. 15

  16. Volunteers help the students cut off the tops of the bottles and cut small holes into the bottoms. 16

  17. The students all prepare to grow Moringa seeds in their own plastic bottles. 17

  18. The volunteers put a mix of fertilizer and soil and two Moringa seeds into each bottle. 18

  19. The volunteers reminded the children to take good care of their seeds, speaking good words to them every day. The children very happily took their future new sprouts home. This fun and educational tree planting activity has already planted the seeds of care for the environment into their hearts. The volunteers immediately headed to Saint Alexandra Church to prepare for the afternoon Spread the Seeds of Love activity. 19

  20. Brother Dodin, who has farming experience, takes the Moringa seedlings over to the church. 20

  21. The volunteers arrange the Moringa seedlings in the church entrance as a gift for attendees. 21

  22. The priest brought another group of Back-to- School children to today’s Spread the Seeds of Love and Moringa promotion event. 22

  23. Volunteers and guests perform three bows, following either the Buddhist way or their own religions. 23

  24. Brother Austin introduces Tzu Chi’s origins, the story of the South African volunteers, and ‘The Power of Five’. 24

  25. Brother Patrick says that a small bottle of Moringa powder costs $15 USD in the USA, but fresh Moringa leaves are readily available in Haiti. 25

  26. Testimony from those who have used Moringa 26

  27. Volunteers respect- fully give Moringa seedlings. 27

  28. US and Haitian volunteers give Moringa seedlings to new volunteers. 28

  29. Over these past few days, we found that many Haitians have tasted Moringa leaves before but most people did not know the miraculous nutrition value of Moringa. In the future, Tzu Chi volunteers will continue to hold Spread the Seeds of Love and Moringa promotion events all over Haiti to let many people taste and grow Moringa. Perhaps Haitians will one day associate Moringa with Tzu Chi. 29

  30. Even though there are many NGO organizations providing food in Haiti, this is usually limited to rice, beans, and flour. Though this can help poor people feel full, it is lacking in nutrition. If Moringa powder can supplement these foods, this can go a long way toward decreasing developmental problems and diseases. If Tzu Chi actively promotes Moringa in Haiti, it will benefit millions. 30

  31. 感恩 上人 恭祝 上人 法體安康 常住世間 法輪常轉 慈濟海地全體靜思弟子 恭敬頂禮 31

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