Limbé Project

This is a multi-tiered project, which will provide jobs, education, and community resources, while making use of local labor and goods.

Earthen, tilipia farm in Haiti

Earthen, tilipia farm in Haiti

Our goal is to create a micro-development model that multiple communities in the Limbé region, in the north of Haiti, will be able to use in their towns in order to build interdependent and sustainable local industries. In this way, each town will meet a need for the entire region, plus increase overall food production and create jobs.

Goals of the Limbé Project are to:

  • Build a food processing plant with the people of Limbé, using as much local labor and materials as possible.
  • Train residents of Limbé and local towns to manage and operate the facility.
  • Provide a nursery, cafeteria, health clinic and meditation area for employees and their children, for a nominal price.
  • Provide free literacy classes to all employees.
  • Encourage the farmers to form a cooperative, in order to better compete in the marketplace.

Support farmers in achieving higher crop yields
by providing:

  • A resource place where farmers can exchange information.
  • Permaculture growing workshops.
  • Soil testing and rebuilding kits.
  • Volunteer labor for mass tilling and planting.
  • Plant material rich in nutritional value.

The initial phase of the project will focus on mobilizing the people of Limbé and volunteers to clear the land for construction and getting farmlands ready for replanting.

Limbe, Haiti

Limbé, Haiti.

Rosedanie arrived in Limbé on 2/10/2010, with the first group of volunteers and supplies to follow shortly after.

Anyone wishing to volunteer, email Ethan at: volunteer@noramise.org, with Limbé as the subject. Please give a brief history of your experience working with another culture as well as a list of your skills and talents. We are asking a two week minimum commitment. Travel cost should range between $500-$1000 US, dependent on your departure city.

We are currently seeking donations of money and supplies. Please see our Donate page and Project Wishlist for details.