Vassar Haiti Project

[Raymond LaFaille, Flame Tree Collections]

The Vassar Haiti Project is sponsoring a run to help raise money to plant trees in Haiti!

Haiti is nearly 98% deforested, making the soil unsuitable for agriculture, and leading to dangerous and destructive landslides. Reforestation is an essential step in building self-sufficiency and sustainable development in Haiti.

Our event consists of a 5k relay race to be completed in 3 one-mile sections on Vassar Campus, beginning and ending in front of Jewett House. Participants will be expected to raise at least $10 in donations individually or $30 for teams of 3. We’re encouraging students to get as many sponsors as possible.

Money raised by the run will go directly to fund efforts to reforest the hills surrounding the village of Chermaitre in northwest Haiti. Every $5 raised will pay for the purchase and planting of one tree.