Interwoven
Students interwoven from different schools continue to demonstrate that it is truly possible to transform the face of a beloved nation. Across many communities, residents from all walks of life are joining hands with the schoolchildren to improve and protect their environment. It is uplifting to witness negative attitudes being replaced with messages of pride and unity such as: “This is our Land! This is our Environment!” and many more. Words of encouragement and hope continue to echo wherever Cadeau Vert has set foot.
Hauling Trees for the Journee Verte
Cap Haitian- Willeme Vixamar
Cadeau Vert has made a significant impact by supporting the localities of Plaine du Nord, Grison-Garde, and Labriere in organizing a successful Green Day initiative across numerous schools.
As part of this effort, assistance was provided to Plaine du Nord, Labriere, and Grison-Garde. We will soon share the photos with you as we receive them. Unfortunately, we were unable to visit the sites due to heavy rainfall the night before the Green Day event.
Through this initiative, each student was encouraged to plant a tree, transforming a simple activity into a meaningful lesson in responsibility, environmental stewardship, and community pride.
The results were inspiring. Students were excited to take part knowing they were contributing to a greener future. School leaders and teachers saw the value of combining education with action, and the broader community warmly embraced the initiative. Parents and residents appreciated seeing young people actively involved in improving their environment.
This “one student, one tree” approach is already creating visible and lasting change. It not only helps in restoring and protecting the natural environment but also in building a sense of ownership and awareness among the younger generation. CADEAU VERT’s support has planted more than just trees, it has planted hope, responsibility, and a stronger connection between schools and their communities.
A very big thank you to our CADEAU VERT partners on the field
Cayes- Simon- Mme Florencia Luxama
The Journée Verte of Cadeau Vert with its replanting goal in various departments of the country and promoted under the slogan "One Student, One Tree" has finally arrived in the South on Friday, May 1, 2026, reaching several schools in the Simon area. The event was held in Simon (Tête Simon) to mark the celebration of Labor and Agriculture Day. Several schools participated, including: Institution Flore, Collège Excelsior de Simon, Bon Samaritain de Simon, and Maranatha de Simon.
The initiative aims to raise awareness among people of all ages—young and old alike—of the importance of loving their country and protecting their environment.
Students marched under the slogan "One Student, One Tree," thereby demonstrating their commitment to environmental preservation.
The undertaking received support from the Departmental Directorate of the Environment for the South, the Haitian National Police, and the Haitian Red Cross. Community organizations also contributed to the resounding success of this first Journée Verte.
Furthermore, the organization "Rêve en Vert"—operating under the slogan "Anviwonmanm se pam" (My Environment Is Mine)—joined forces with us to ensure the complete success of this momentous event.
Along with several directors, teachers, and school leaders, Mme. Florencia was there accompanying the students on the occasion of the Day of Agriculture and Labor holiday in Haiti on May 1st. Just as planned and previously announced, they gathered at a place called “Tête de Simon” to plant trees. The students had already begun preparing the seedlings at home earlier in the semester. Now they are proceeding with the transplantation of those plants, exactly as announced. On such a joyous occasion, students arrived, accompanied by the marching band from the Collège Évangélique Baptiste de Simon. In the parade, several different schools are present such as the Collège du Bon Samaritain, Institution Flore, Collège Gislaine, and many others—all of whom made the trip early in the morning to carry out this major project centered around the slogan: "One Student, One Tree."
In The Grande Savanne Area
In the area of Grande Savanne, we find Yves Victor, a former student of the College Universitaire de Christianville, now serving as the dynamic and enthusiastic director of College Christ-Roi de Grande Savanne. He has led his students out into the mountains and villages to plant several coconut trees and other fruit trees that the students have been gathering for this Journée Verte. He has passionately encouraged the students to get their hands dirty and take part in restoring their motherland, Haiti.
Despite the bad weather that day, Bénito Joseph continued to oversee the flow of the Green Day program. With the support of his dedicated collaborators, Agronomist Alcius Clédanor, Jean Ronald Delasse, he successfully guided his students from Institution Chretienne de Grande Savanne through a second successful Green Day event. He stated, “Haiti is our country; we must help it for our own benefit.”
Board Member- Viviane Manigat Jackson
Early in the month of April, the month in which we celebrate Earth Day, a profoundly meaningful meeting took place at Cormier Beach, located near Cap-Haitian. Cadeau Vert’s board member Viviane Manigat Jackson had traveled there for a family reunion celebrating her godmother’s 95th birthday. This blessed occasion also created the opportunity for Ms. Viviane to meet with Wicheline Dareus and Willeme Vixamar.
Wicheline and Willeme, the two agronomists who have become the voice, hands, and feet of Cadeau Vert’s efforts in the northern region of Haiti, traveled by moto-taxi to spend several hours with Ms. Viviane.
To everyone’s delight, Viviane’s cousin, Dr. Michel Chancy of Veterimed, was also available to meet and welcome Cadeau Vert’s two ambassadors. Wicheline and Willeme had the opportunity to learn more about the network of dairy plants that Dr. Chancy founded, as well as the products he continues to develop to nourish the population. Dr. Chancy’s contributions to rural agricultural development have reached a national level through cattle identification and vaccination campaigns that promote the health of farm animals throughout Haiti. In addition, Dr. Chancy also teaches agronomy and veterinary technology.
During the meeting, Viviane learned that Wicheline is not only a veterinarian and agronomist, but also a science teacher, much like her cousin. Willeme, likewise, is both an agronomist and a mathematics teacher.
These young professionals are true entrepreneurs who work tirelessly for the future of their country.
The gathering also included joyful moments of taking photos and presenting gifts from the CAD board. Among the gifts was a practical tool that we know will be put to good use in the important work these young professionals carry out each day.
We were immensely overjoyed to meet one another and to share such fruitful conversations, which Ms. Viviane will bring back to the CAD board. She hopes these experiences will encourage continued support, inspire others to join our mission, and demonstrate our deep care for the lives of our brothers and sisters in Haiti.
