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Targeted Subsidies - SOIL Research Update Blog

Research Update: Expanding EkoLakay with Targeted Subsidies

“Haiti is a developing country, and faces constant, significant challenges, but you cannot take away the Haitian people’s aspiration for a better future.” - Winnie Felix-Jean SOIL Research Director At SOIL, we view sanitation as part of a larger framework of systems and partnerships that enable more....

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World Soil Day | Planting Dreams with Grown in Haiti

Listen to the interview audio here (6:47) Celebrating World Soil Day with Grown in Haiti This World Soil Day, we honor the extraordinary magic of soil–the foundation of life–and the people who dedicate themselves to its care. Grown in Haiti (GiH), a grassroots initiative based in Jacmel (a commune....

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BelO

A Conversation with SOIL Advisory Board Member: BélO

Join us as we delve into the journey of BélO , Haiti's esteemed musical ambassador to the world, and learn about his profound commitment to social and environmental justice that is woven into his music and activism. Though his background is in accounting, BélO's passion for music propelled him to....

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Lynne Chaimowitz

A Conversation with SOIL’s New Board Member: Lynne Chaimowitz

We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Lynne, the newest addition to SOIL’s Board. The conversation delved into Lynne’s background, her passion for environmental issues, and her excitement about joining the board. Lynne’s journey began in Southern California, where her early awareness of....

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John Peter

Meet John Peter: SOIL's New IT Assistant

John Peter Carenent is SOIL’s newest IT Assistant at the Cap-Haitien office, bringing with him a passion for Information Technology and its potential to scale and enhance our organizational operations. He is deeply grounded in his values and comes to work everyday with persistence and drive. We....

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Johnny Celestin

A Conversation With SOIL Board Member: Johnny Celestin

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....

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Nathalie Marc Charles

A Conversation With SOIL Board Member: Nathalie Marc-Charles

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....

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Gianni Gustave

Meet Gianni: SOIL’s New IT Manager

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....

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Compost Tanvi

A Conversation with SOIL Board Member: Tanvi Nagpal

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....

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Erica Lloyd

A Conversation with SOIL Board Member: Erica Lloyd

During a recent conversation with SOIL staff, Erica Lloyd, a seasoned nonprofit professional, was invited to reflect on her nine-year journey with SOIL and share her current endeavors. Drawn by Haiti's allure and inspired by SOIL's innovative approach to the sanitation crisis there, Erica's roles....

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