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Plant With Purpose “The land produced vegetation: plants bearing seed according to their kinds and trees bearing fruit with seed in it according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good.” Genesis 1:12 (NIV) Plant With Purpose, a Christian nonprofit, also sees the goodness in vegetation and utilizes it in their efforts to combat two of the world’s most critical issues: extreme poverty and deforestation. “85% of people in extreme poverty are rural farming families. Deforestation leaves these families even more vulnerable.” Plant With Purpose’s mission is to reverse deforestation and poverty around the world by transforming the lives of the rural poor. They accomplish this through environmental restoration, economic empowerment and spiritual renewal. As part of the environmental restoration component, Sustainable Development Groups learn about a variety of environmental and agricultural topics which teach them that caring for the environment builds resilience, increases crop yields, creates flourishing family farms and revitalizes their community. Velouse from Haiti states, “I know how to protect my land against the erosion and I use compost on my farm as natural fertilizer.” In fact, Plant With Purpose families have 44% higher crop yields. As part of the economic empowerment component, the key platform is the Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA). VSLA provides financial tools that enable families to save profits from their farms and invest in their dreams. Plant With Purpose strengthens this component with additional teaching on entrepreneurship, financial literacy, empowerment and generosity. Gloria from the Dominican Republic says, “…my income and quality of life have greatly improved.” In fact, Plant with Purpose families have twice the amount of savings. As part of the spiritual renewal component, Plant With Purpose equips the local church to spread God’s love to the farming families. This in turn helps them discover they have agency, purpose and hope. Eleuterio from Mexico states, “I have peace. I have goals for my life. I feel like I am doing what God wants me to do. I am helping God’s children and land. God is our creator and our motivation…” In fact, Plant With Purpose families are 64% more likely to believe they can improve their lives. Plant With Purpose has programs led by local teams in Burundi, the Dominican Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Haiti, Mexico, Tanzania and Thailand. The Chapelwood <strong>Foundation</strong> has specifically provided funds to equip and train Sustainable Development Groups in Grande Colline, Haiti. Plant With Purpose works to allow families to restore their relationships with God, the land and each other. Their holistic program leads to God-given hope and dignity for a better future. And we all saw that it was good! 6 GLOBAL
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Page 13 and 14: Scholarship The Chapelwood Foundati
Page 15 and 16: Scholarship Spotlight Lus Arellano
Page 17 and 18: Charitable Activity Community Agape
Page 19 and 20: Kim and Rich Jochetz* Kris and Mark
Page 21 and 22: An Invitation to Leave Your Own Leg
Page 23 and 24: Flame Alive Fellowship The Chapelwo

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