St. Jean Du Sud

We focus our efforts in St. Jean du Sud, a small farming community near Les Cayes in southern Haiti and the hometown of our founder, Gulbert. Our close ties to the area help us work closely with the community to create lasting impact.

“Build community and you lack nothing.”

— Seth

As part of our commitment to working alongside the farmers we partner with, we recently held a collaborative brainstorming session. Farmers gathered in groups to share their ideas and identify their top hopes and priorities for the community of St. J

As part of our commitment to working alongside the farmers we partner with, we recently held a collaborative brainstorming session. Farmers gathered in groups to share their ideas and identify their top hopes and priorities for the community of St. Jean du Sud.

During the session, the farmers identified two key goals for strengthening their community’s agricultural future: Establishing a nursery for fruit-bearing trees to provide sustainable planting options for farmers. Developing a composting area to pr

During the session, the farmers identified two key goals for strengthening their community’s agricultural future: Establishing a nursery for fruit-bearing trees to provide sustainable planting options for farmers. Developing a composting area to promote natural fertilization and improve soil health across local farms."

The 2nd meeting took place at the property of Gulbert’s mother, chosen to showcase the rich biodiversity of crops and trees Gulbert has cultivated over the past 15 years.

The 2nd meeting took place at the property of Gulbert’s mother, chosen to showcase the rich biodiversity of crops and trees Gulbert has cultivated over the past 15 years.

Fenelon and Frankel led local farmers to a plot of land in St. Jean they hope to cultivate, outlining the steps needed to transform it into productive, fruit-bearing farmland.

Fenelon and Frankel led local farmers to a plot of land in St. Jean they hope to cultivate, outlining the steps needed to transform it into productive, fruit-bearing farmland.

From Bare to Bountiful:
Our Vision for St. Jean

Take a look at the land in St. Jean du Sud that holds so much promise. In this video, Fenelon and Frankel walk alongside local farmers as they explore an area we hope to transform into a thriving, sustainable agricultural site.