Université Laval

Published purpose

This project aims to increase access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food and improve the health of 8,000 people in the commune of Saint-Marc, in Haiti’s Artibonite region, by intensifying and diversifying agricultural production while promoting public health. It encourages male and female producers to adopt new agricultural practices that are better adapted to ecological principles and nutritional needs. Specifically, the project aims to strengthen the teaching and applied research capacities of the State University of Haiti, building a sustainable partnership among the university, public health agencies, and the local community. The initiative is designed to help 16,000 people improve their understanding of nutritional health (helping them to improve their own health), and increase the incomes of 2,600 women in Saint-Marc.