08/24/2026
For generations, Haitian women have carried knowledge of plants, food, and traditional practices with them — passing that knowledge across families, communities, and even borders. 🌿
Research by the New York Botanical Garden with 100 Haitian-born women living in New York City found that 97% had used medicinal plants while living in Haiti, while 83% continued using them after moving to New York. The research also found no significant decline in plant knowledge across generations — a powerful reflection of how this knowledge continues to be preserved.
Plants such as ti bonm (spearmint), papaya, garlic and beets are among the examples documented, connecting plants not only with food, but with health, culture and knowledge passed down through generations.
At Womenful Voice, this reminds us of the wider importance of protecting the environments in which communities grow and thrive. Through initiatives such as our Communal Garden Project and reforestation efforts, we work to strengthen food security, encourage sustainable practices, and support healthier, more resilient communities in Haiti. 🌱🇭🇹
When we invest in the land, we invest in more than what grows today — we help create the conditions for knowledge, nourishment and communities to continue growing tomorrow.
💜 Support the cause and help us cultivate stronger communities in Haiti.
