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Celebrating Clean Water in the Village of Grand Fond
 
Clean drinking water is a basic human right. And yet, an estimated 42% of Haiti's population - that's 4.9 million people - lack access to safe drinking water. Despite the many "bad" things you may be hearing about Haiti in the news lately, the village of Grand Fond has reason to celebrate! 
This month they completed an exciting water project, transforming a highly contaminated slow trickle of water into a bountiful source now flowing freely and providing more than 2,500 villagers with clean water every day!

Dancing, singing, and shouts of joy celebrated the life-giving water in Grand Fond!
Made possible by a grant from PWRDF, the project accomplished even more than we dreamed. In the process of designing and installing the water tank and solar pump, the community came together to protect the valley and restore the environment for the long-term.

More than 100 breadfruit saplings, 120 banana plants, pumpkin, mango trees, watermelon, sugarcane and more were planted, providing food and shade and stabilizing the land to protect from erosion and water loss! 

This garden is now a model garden for teaching more about breadfruit and sustainable agriculture! Project Director Renaud Thomas says,

“In a couple months the site will be an attraction park to welcome guests. It is much appreciated by the community and passersby.”
15th Annual DeGroot's-Rayjon Plant Sale - May 24-26

Beautiful, sun-loving and butterfly-attracting dipladenias that will bloom all summer long. Plants are $35 each or 2 for $65. 

Volunteers still needed! If you can help out for a 3-4 hour shift, contact Marlo at volunteer@rayjon.org
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Culture & Cuisine: India a Smashing Success
Thank you, thank you to all those who purchased tickets to Culture & Cuisine: India on April 13th. Shout outs to our sponsors, vendors, tireless volunteers and community partners who made it happen. Thanks to the talented performers who shared their talents and brought attendees together to share joy (and learn some awesome Bhangra dance moves!)

Special thanks to our hosts Manjit Singh and the Centre Francophone Communautaire Sarnia/Lambton.

Together we raised $4,800 which will empower families in Haiti and the Dominican Republic to overcome incredible challenges!

Photos by Lou Parry Photography
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