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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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Leadership and Hope in Haiti

Leadership and Hope in Haiti: CLE

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....

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Container Based Sanitation Alliance Members

SOIL Takes the Stage at UNC's Water and Health Conference

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....

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The Many Faces of SOIL

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....

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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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Sunset in Cap-Haitien

September 2024 Newsletter: A Look Into SOIL's Corner of Haiti

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....

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CGI Annual Meeting 2024

SOIL at CGI Annual Meeting This Week to Address What’s Working in Haiti

About the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) SOIL is in New York this week attending the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) 2024 Annual Meeting , participating as a Commitment Maker under the theme “What’s Working.” The Clinton Global Initiative, founded by President Bill Clinton in 2005, is dedicated to....

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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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SOIL at World Water Week 2024

Last week, SOIL's Executive Director, Dr. Sasha Kramer, traveled to Stockholm to represent SOIL at World Water Week ! For over 30 years, this annual event, organized by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) has convened experts from around the globe to tackle pressing water-related....

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EkoMobil toilets at Citadelle Laferrière

SOIL’s Entrepreneurial EkoMobil Business

EkoMobil EkoMobil portable toilets were proudly featured at two notable events in Haiti this past week, thanks to our partnerships with Hopeful Heart 4 Haiti and the Haiti Sailing Cup . As SOIL’s EkoMobil business continues to expand, we’d like to take a moment to reflect on its beginnings and the....

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