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Haiti Agro Project

An Agro Project has already been introduced as part of the Child Sponsorship Programme. 1/3 of the funding from the Child Sponsorship has been allocated to help the families involved in the Family Empowerment Programme. This money will help purchase livestocks such as chickens and goats. For families interested in agriculture we will be able to provide them with tools to cultivate the land and seeds to sow.

However with the introduction of this Internationally funded Agro Project we would be looking at purchasing agricultural land, which would be subdivided into small allotments. Bore holes or wells would be dug and an irrigation system installed. Enabling the families already in the programme to get their own land and grow food for their family.

Those looking to embark in a commercial venture will find employment in the pepper plantation or fruit farms that form part of the Agro Project. These will be located close to the pepper factory and fruit pulp factory that is part of the Commercial Enterprise.

There is a serious deforestation problem in Hati and UCT is seeking to address this problem by an extensive tree planting programme.

One of the trees that we are seeking to establish is the Mauby tree. The bark can be used to produce Mauby Syrup and UCT is in negotiation with a local Barbadian company that specialises in this product and is keen to extend into Haiti.

Fruit trees will be planted especially a special hybrid Miniture Golden Apple tree. This tree will be vital for the success of the fruit pulp factory. It matures in two years and with adequate irrigation produces fruit most of the year.

This will also include large areas of land planted with Mulberry trees.

The utilisation of Moriculture, the cultivation of mulberry trees to reclaim arid land and prevent slippage, has been well documented over the centuries. Moriculture has been used to promote afforestation and thereby erosion control in damaged or arid areas. Slope reclamation solutions abound with the use of mulberry which has a positive impact on the natural resource base.

Historically, silk has formed the sustainable basis of the grassroots economy of the People's Republic of China for over 5,000 years.

Regionally sericulture was also practiced in Trinidad until Methane technology took precedence. Sericulture is also practiced on a very small scale in Guyana while peace silk is reared in the Dominican Republic by an Origon based cooperative. Barbados joined 200 plus years ago. This tactile textile which has financed wars and influenced peace, provides a baseline for an international high standard of living, is regarded as an excellent alternative to agro-sustainability and provides jobs and quality lifestyle enhancements. UCT is looking to work in association with Mulburry Patch Inc to introduce sericulture into Haiti as part of our Gender Initiative.