SOIL recently had the opportunity to have a conversation with SOIL Board Member Johnny Celestin, an advocate for social justice and community empowerment. Throughout the conversation we explored his journey, values, and vision for fostering sustainable development in Haiti. With a diverse background....
This month’s newsletter is dedicated to the legacy of my mother Pat Kramer, who passed away peacefully on June 9, and to all of the mothers of the extended SOIL family who have passed. Losing a family member, either biological or chosen, is a universal experience that binds us together in our shared....
SOIL is happy to announce our inaugural SOIL Book Club. This summer we will embark on a journey through the pages of " Aid State: Elite Panic, Disaster Capitalism, and the Battle to Control Haiti " by Jake Johnston. Readers are invited to explore the intricate dynamics of international aid and its....
SOIL recently had the pleasure of speaking with Nathalie Marc-Charles, an expert in career strategy, HR leadership, and organizational psychology. With over 15 years in corporate HR and a successful transition to coaching in 2014, Nathalie has guided over 400 clients globally in leadership and....
Please help us in welcoming a new member to the SOIL team: Gianni Gustave ! Gianni joined the SOIL staff in May as our new IT Manager and we’re excited to have him working with us. In this role, Gianni will manage SOIL’s IT strategy, oversee SOIL’s technological infrastructure and provide support to....
In October 2023, SOIL launched a baseline survey study to collect and compile data points on sanitation access and behavior in the zones targeted for expansion in our pilot with IDB Lab’s Outcomes for Change Fund in Haiti. Comparing collected data around toilet ownership and open defecation....
We are thrilled to share that SOIL’s Executive Director, Dr. Sasha Kramer, was selected by the graduating class at Reed College to deliver the 2024 commencement speech. It was a momentous occasion, not only for Sasha as a Reed College graduate, but also for SOIL as an organization which has....
Here at SOIL, our mission is to ensure safe, dignified, and sustainable sanitation in Haiti and bring sustainable solutions to the communities we serve. The work that we’ve been able to do over the past 13 years wouldn’t have been possible without all of our generous donors, and we are grateful for....
Desirée Daniels recently had the pleasure of meeting with Tanvi, a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in public service delivery, to discuss her background and her desire to be involved with organizations like SOIL. Tanvi's journey into the world of NGO boards began with an....
This week, Global Water Intelligence (GWI) hosted their annual Global Water Summit , convening stakeholders from around the world who gathered to explore innovations and address key challenges to achieving water security for the planet. SOIL is excited to have partnered with GWI again - for the....
