Over the past decade, the SOIL research and operations teams have experimented with windrow composting as a way to expedite our composting process. When we first started conducting research on windrow composting methods in 2022 we had about 8,000 people on the EkoLakay service. Since then we have....
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....
This World Toilet Day, we’re excited to spotlight Sanima , an organizational partner that’s near and dear to SOIL’s heart. Based in Lima, Peru, Sanima provides container-based sanitation services to urban communities and informal settlements. For over a decade, SOIL and Sanima have worked together....
At a time when communities seem divided and individuals more disunited than ever before, we are grateful for the meaningful partnerships we have cultivated over our almost two decades of work in Haiti. World Centric, our eco-conscious B Corporation partner that provides compostable packaging to the....
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....
CLE The Centre Haitien du Leadership et de l’Excellence (Haitian Centre for Leadership and Excellence, CLE) was born out of a vision to tackle Haiti’s leadership challenges, particularly in the wake of the devastating 2010 earthquake. Amid the efforts to rebuild the country, a glaring absence stood....
Last week, members of SOIL’s research team ( Winnie Felix-Jean and Maya Lubeck-Schricker ) had the opportunity to attend the 2024 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's annual Water and Health Conference . The Water and Health Conference, hosted by UNC’s Water Institute , is a key event that....
SOIL does a lot. But what exactly do we do, day in and day out? For the past 18 years, SOIL has been evolving, adapting, and growing as an organization in Cap-Haitien. Since our inception, we’ve explored different composting toilet technologies , restructured our business strategy to include a....
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....
Dear Friend, As an organization based in Haiti for over 18 years, we know what it is like to work alongside Haitians – who are some of the strongest, bravest, kindest, and most hard-working people we have ever known. Each morning, as the first light breaks over the city, Cap-Haitien is already alive....