Canada
The Problem--Exhausted Soil
Fatigued Soil
It's an acute developing world problem. Multi-years of habitual crops of maze and rice void of reintroducing supplements back into the soil ultimately results in a malnourished growth medium -- some say "dead soil".
The Solution-- Revitalizing the Soil
Just like us -- plants are what they eat. Thus we sponsor endeavours that habitually amend and refurbish the land by introducing a variety of organic supplements back into the soil.
The Problem -- Physical MALNUTRITION
A Carbohydrate Diet
The diet of the rural residents in the developing world is heavily weighted in either carbohydrate corn or rice. The consequence is a compromised immune system that results in habitual bouts of sickness and ultimately premature death.
The Solution -- nutrient Rich Food
Organic Vegetable Gardens
The foundation of a healthy immune system is a diet that is comprised of a heavy intake of vegetables. We fund initiatives that expand the multiplication of organic vegetables gardens.
the problem - soil dehydration
Dead Baked Dry Soil
Deforestation, now coupled with an increase in global warming droughts, has resulted in compacted concrete like soil that is not amendable to tilling, nor able to absorb rainfall, not to mention support growing vegetables. The result is soil that is dead, void of air, insect microbes, earthworms and organic matter. As such rainfall is not a blessing, but rather it brings the curse of runoff and erosion.
The Solution -- Rain Water Harvesting
Rain Harvesting
In addition to resourcing major composting amendments to the community's fields, we fund the construction of rain harvesting infrastructure, including channels to both capture rainfall runoff and deliver the water to the:
- Community gardens
- Tree soaking pits, and
- Holding cisterns.