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Gordon French
April 26, 2019

How to Get a Mango from a Tree

Gordon French
April 26, 2019

We were walking home with the children of village 1 when a girl stopped to get a snack. No need to climb the tree. Just knock the mango down with a stone.

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  • May 2026
    • May 19, 2026 Haiti EcoVillage School Update from our Partners at Mouvement Paysan Papaye (MPP) May 19, 2026
    • May 17, 2026 Water Problems at the Haiti EcoVillage School May 17, 2026
    • May 5, 2026 “Because of You, They Come to School Ready” May 5, 2026
  • August 2025
    • Aug 26, 2025 "As Haiti Plunges Deeper Into Chaos, A New School Year Begins" Aug 26, 2025
  • June 2025
    • Jun 10, 2025 Another Year Completed at the EcoVillage School Jun 10, 2025
  • December 2024
    • Dec 9, 2024 More Students mean More Opportunities and More Classrooms! Dec 9, 2024
  • October 2024
    • Oct 23, 2024 Our Teachers are our Heroes Oct 23, 2024
    • Oct 17, 2024 Henri Survived. What's next? Oct 17, 2024
    • Oct 10, 2024 Meeting Medical Needs at the Haiti EcoVillage School Oct 10, 2024
  • September 2024
    • Sep 28, 2024 Haiti EcoVillage School, Fall 2024 Sep 28, 2024
    • Sep 21, 2024 Resilience in Fearful Times Sep 21, 2024
  • January 2024
    • Jan 25, 2024 Haitians Helping Haitians: The Story of Carlos' Mobile Health Clinics Jan 25, 2024
  • November 2023
    • Nov 22, 2023 Voices of Haiti: Real Stories, Real People Nov 22, 2023
  • August 2023
    • Aug 22, 2023 Overcoming Obstacles: The Story of a Successful School Year Aug 22, 2023
  • June 2023
    • Jun 10, 2023 "Education is the Best!" Jun 10, 2023
  • May 2023
    • May 18, 2023 Thank you for Giving Me a Chance, by Lorens Dorvil May 18, 2023
  • April 2023
    • Apr 28, 2023 Thank you for Making a Difference in my Life, by Naica Sinfinice Apr 28, 2023
  • February 2023
    • Feb 27, 2023 Record Enrollment: “No more room on the bench” Feb 27, 2023
  • November 2022
    • Nov 23, 2022 Grateful hearts! Nov 23, 2022
  • October 2022
    • Oct 4, 2022 Students Succeed at the EcoVillage School Oct 4, 2022
  • September 2022
    • Sep 1, 2022 Our Teachers: Champions of Hope for Haiti Sep 1, 2022
  • July 2022
    • Jul 21, 2022 Children Learn About Clean Water and Our Mission in Haiti Jul 21, 2022
  • May 2022
    • May 7, 2022 We are All Mothering May 7, 2022
  • April 2022
    • Apr 24, 2022 A Gift for Education Apr 24, 2022
    • Apr 14, 2022 How Haiti Shaped America Apr 14, 2022
  • January 2022
    • Jan 18, 2022 MPP in the News! Jan 18, 2022
  • October 2021
    • Oct 13, 2021 Beatrice in 2021 Oct 13, 2021
    • Oct 7, 2021 The Pandora Papers and The EcoVillage School Oct 7, 2021
  • August 2021
    • Aug 25, 2021 Survivor of 2010 Earthquake Provides Earthquake Relief Aid in 2021 Aug 25, 2021
    • Aug 5, 2021 Good times with great supporters! Aug 5, 2021
  • July 2021
    • Jul 14, 2021 So, How are Families in the EcoVillages Doing? Jul 14, 2021
  • June 2021
    • Jun 18, 2021 COVID and the Big Test at the Ecovillage School Jun 18, 2021
    • Jun 6, 2021 The Uncertain Future of Travel to Haiti Jun 6, 2021
  • May 2021
    • May 24, 2021 A Chance for a Better Future for Each Child May 24, 2021
  • April 2021
    • Apr 12, 2021 Celebrating Textbooks Apr 12, 2021
  • November 2020
    • Nov 29, 2020 Magdaline Nov 29, 2020
    • Nov 24, 2020 Alternative Gift Market Nov 24, 2020
    • Nov 22, 2020 A Boy with a Future Nov 22, 2020
    • Nov 14, 2020 Meet Beatrice Nov 14, 2020
  • October 2020
    • Oct 21, 2020 First Class of Ninth Graders at Haiti EcoVillage School! Oct 21, 2020
  • May 2020
    • May 30, 2020 Hunger Relief at Just the Right Time May 30, 2020
    • May 9, 2020 Staying Connected May 9, 2020
  • April 2020
    • Apr 24, 2020 Remembering Haiti Apr 24, 2020
  • January 2020
    • Jan 26, 2020 A Prayer for Justice Jan 26, 2020
  • November 2019
    • Nov 27, 2019 “We are living a disaster.” Nov 27, 2019
  • October 2019
    • Oct 21, 2019 Photo Book is a Hit Oct 21, 2019
    • Oct 21, 2019 My Friend Carlos Oct 21, 2019
  • August 2019
    • Aug 24, 2019 Books for our children Aug 24, 2019
  • May 2019
    • May 7, 2019 Faces of Haiti May 7, 2019
    • May 4, 2019 The Gentler Side of Haiti May 4, 2019
  • April 2019
    • Apr 26, 2019 The EcoVillage School gets a Computer Lab Apr 26, 2019
    • Apr 26, 2019 Soccer Balls Apr 26, 2019
    • Apr 26, 2019 How to Get a Mango from a Tree Apr 26, 2019
    • Apr 26, 2019 Earth Day in Haiti Apr 26, 2019
    • Apr 26, 2019 Persistent hope Apr 26, 2019
    • Apr 25, 2019 Proud Learner Apr 25, 2019
    • Apr 25, 2019 "Yet!" Apr 25, 2019
    • Apr 24, 2019 Growing relationships while growing gardens Apr 24, 2019
    • Apr 23, 2019 Visiting and sharing times together Apr 23, 2019
    • Apr 23, 2019 Raindrops, singing and "employed minds" Apr 23, 2019
    • Apr 22, 2019 Team Report from the EcoVillages Apr 22, 2019
    • Apr 20, 2019 Reflections of a Trip Coordinator Apr 20, 2019
    • Apr 18, 2019 Packing "Heavy" for Haiti Apr 18, 2019
    • Apr 15, 2019 Out of the Comfort Zone Apr 15, 2019
    • Apr 9, 2019 Flavors of Haiti 2019 Apr 9, 2019
  • March 2019
    • Mar 3, 2019 DO NOT TRAVEL? Mar 3, 2019
  • February 2019
    • Feb 16, 2019 Much Will be Demanded Feb 16, 2019
  • December 2018
    • Dec 10, 2018 Searching for that meaningful (affordable) gift for a special teacher? Dec 10, 2018
    • Dec 6, 2018 Learning is a Gift Dec 6, 2018
  • November 2018
    • Nov 20, 2018 Thanksgiving in The EcoVillages Nov 20, 2018
    • Nov 4, 2018 Insights from my first visit to the EcoVillages of Haiti Nov 4, 2018
  • October 2018
    • Oct 27, 2018 Life Improves in the EcoVillages Oct 27, 2018
    • Oct 24, 2018 Gardens are growing Oct 24, 2018
    • Oct 23, 2018 View from the EcoVillages Oct 23, 2018
    • Oct 22, 2018 Safe arrival! Oct 22, 2018
    • Oct 21, 2018 Bringing a Gift of Adventure Oct 21, 2018
  • September 2018
    • Sep 24, 2018 from Seeds of Hope to Students in Classrooms Sep 24, 2018
  • April 2018
    • Apr 19, 2018 Celebrating Success Apr 19, 2018
    • Apr 10, 2018 Across the Divide Apr 10, 2018
  • March 2018
    • Mar 26, 2018 What does food justice mean to you? Mar 26, 2018
    • Mar 22, 2018 Vini nan Pati a! Mar 22, 2018
  • February 2018
    • Feb 28, 2018 Party Planning Feb 28, 2018
  • December 2017
    • Dec 11, 2017 Building from Bricks to Business Development Dec 11, 2017
  • November 2017
    • Nov 28, 2017 Give a gift to Tanisha and Djemima and all our friends in School in Haiti Nov 28, 2017
  • October 2017
    • Oct 24, 2017 Tenacious Tanisha Oct 24, 2017
    • Oct 19, 2017 Report from Day 2 Oct 19, 2017
    • Oct 19, 2017 Haitian Students Love Math! Oct 19, 2017
    • Oct 19, 2017 Enterprising Farmer Oct 19, 2017
    • Oct 19, 2017 Some greetings you carry in your heart for months Oct 19, 2017
    • Oct 18, 2017 Report from Day 1 Oct 18, 2017
    • Oct 17, 2017 Considering connections Oct 17, 2017
    • Oct 15, 2017 Planning with Partners Oct 15, 2017
  • September 2017
    • Sep 6, 2017 Bracing for Irma Sep 6, 2017
  • June 2017
    • Jun 8, 2017 Imagine Jun 8, 2017
  • May 2017
    • May 25, 2017 Examining the cost of poverty May 25, 2017
    • May 8, 2017 That Moment May 8, 2017
    • May 5, 2017 Finding Joy May 5, 2017
    • May 2, 2017 Parties and pictures May 2, 2017
  • April 2017
    • Apr 21, 2017 Home after Haiti Apr 21, 2017
    • Apr 14, 2017 Catching up and coming home Apr 14, 2017
    • Apr 13, 2017 At the school Tuesday morning Apr 13, 2017
    • Apr 13, 2017 Our first day at the school -- Monday morning Apr 13, 2017
    • Apr 12, 2017 Videographer at work Apr 12, 2017
    • Apr 11, 2017 Sunrise on Monday, April 10 Apr 11, 2017
    • Apr 11, 2017 Some assembly required Apr 11, 2017
    • Apr 11, 2017 Palm Sunday Apr 11, 2017
    • Apr 8, 2017 Sunrise over our lodging in Sant Lakay Apr 8, 2017
    • Apr 8, 2017 Notes on Day 2 from David Apr 8, 2017
    • Apr 7, 2017 Reflections in flight to Haiti Apr 7, 2017
    • Apr 4, 2017 Last minute adjustments Apr 4, 2017
  • March 2017
    • Mar 31, 2017 And the children will lead the way Mar 31, 2017
    • Mar 22, 2017 Suitcases packed with love and gifts Mar 22, 2017
    • Mar 21, 2017 Bridging worlds with art Mar 21, 2017
    • Mar 19, 2017 Wondering about Palm Sunday in Haiti Mar 19, 2017
  • February 2017
    • Feb 13, 2017 Looking Forward to Building a Bridge to Haiti Feb 13, 2017
  • January 2017
    • Jan 23, 2017 Brainstorming to build bridges Jan 23, 2017
  • November 2016
    • Nov 18, 2016 Donations for Hurricane Matthew victims Nov 18, 2016
  • October 2016
    • Oct 7, 2016 Safe and secure, with a clear vision of where they belong Oct 7, 2016
  • September 2016
    • Sep 22, 2016 Help us reach our goal? Sep 22, 2016
    • Sep 22, 2016 Women to Women Sep 22, 2016
    • Sep 22, 2016 A Kitchen instead of a walkway Sep 22, 2016
    • Sep 22, 2016 School opens with new classrooms and new library books! Sep 22, 2016
    • Sep 22, 2016 Half-Way There Sep 22, 2016
  • April 2016
    • Apr 13, 2016 Bags are filled and packed. Apr 13, 2016
    • Apr 7, 2016 Listing, listening, learning Apr 7, 2016
  • February 2016
    • Feb 24, 2016 Party for Haiti! Feb 24, 2016
    • Feb 11, 2016 TASTE OF THE CARIBBEAN – MARCH 5, 7 TO 10PM Feb 11, 2016
  • December 2015
    • Dec 13, 2015 What’s Up with Those Goats? Dec 13, 2015
    • Dec 8, 2015 Holiday Livestock and Seed Gift Program Dec 8, 2015
  • November 2015
    • Nov 18, 2015 Are You Overwhelmed Yet? Nov 18, 2015
    • Nov 17, 2015 Answering the Key Questions Nov 17, 2015
    • Nov 16, 2015 Indicators of Progress Nov 16, 2015
    • Nov 16, 2015 The Send Off Nov 16, 2015
    • Nov 14, 2015 Haiti Trip -- What to Expect? Nov 14, 2015
    • Nov 11, 2015 Haiti Trip -- How to Prepare? Nov 11, 2015
    • Nov 11, 2015 Preparations and Prayers Nov 11, 2015
  • October 2015
    • Oct 14, 2015 Intergenerational Trip to Haiti: April 2 – 9, 2016 Oct 14, 2015
    • Oct 7, 2015 Make Natural Insecticide, Build a Tire Garden and Meet Mark Hare! Oct 7, 2015
  • September 2015
    • Sep 29, 2015 Enrollment is Up! Sep 29, 2015
    • Sep 16, 2015 Hope in Haiti? Sep 16, 2015
    • Sep 15, 2015 Save the Date for the Next Trip Sep 15, 2015
  • July 2015
    • Jul 24, 2015 Uniforms for Students! Jul 24, 2015
  • April 2015
    • Apr 18, 2015 Day 7 - Lake Lawob and Guest Blog Appearance Apr 18, 2015
    • Apr 17, 2015 Day 6 - A dazzling day Apr 17, 2015
    • Apr 16, 2015 Day 5 - A great day! Apr 16, 2015
    • Apr 15, 2015 Day 4 - Working on a Building Apr 15, 2015
    • Apr 14, 2015 Day 3 - Goats, Dirt, and Chavannes Apr 14, 2015
    • Apr 13, 2015 Day 2 - Intro to Sant Lakay and MPP Apr 13, 2015
    • Apr 12, 2015 Day 1 - Travel and Arrival! Apr 12, 2015
    • Apr 10, 2015 Group prepares to travel to Haiti Apr 10, 2015
  • March 2015
    • Mar 13, 2015 See the School! Slots are available for Trip to Haiti Mar 13, 2015
    • Mar 13, 2015 Taste of the Caribbean Celebration! Mar 13, 2015
    • Mar 13, 2015 2015 Atlanta Church Group Plans and Goals Mar 13, 2015
    • Mar 13, 2015 2014 Annual Report for the Atlanta Church Group Mar 13, 2015
  • January 2015
    • Jan 19, 2015 PCUSA Mission Worker Visits EcoVillage School Jan 19, 2015
    • Jan 18, 2015 Register for April Mission Trip Jan 18, 2015
  • October 2014
    • Oct 24, 2014 Reflections from Joan and Eddie Oct 24, 2014
    • Oct 15, 2014 Reflections from Kathryn, Becky and Pat Oct 15, 2014
    • Oct 11, 2014 Photos from the School Oct 11, 2014
    • Oct 10, 2014 Group Leader Becky reports on the first day Oct 10, 2014
    • Oct 9, 2014 Arrived in Port au Prince! Oct 9, 2014
    • Oct 9, 2014 Futbols and faith Oct 9, 2014
    • Oct 9, 2014 Seeds of Hope Delegation begins journey Oct 9, 2014
    • Oct 7, 2014 Going to Haiti Oct 7, 2014
  • September 2014
    • Sep 21, 2014 Travelers prepare to visit the EcoVillages Sep 21, 2014

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