The most exciting aspect of this, however, is the involvement of participants in finding better and new ways to produce vegetables within the city in limited space. They also are interested in finding ways to integrate native vegetables into their overall cropping strategies. Participants feel proud of their gardens, what they produce and their ability to explain to other people what they are doing. This has opened the eyes of the project technicians to the idea that urban agriculture is more than just growing food. It is an activity which also brings the family together, as everyone is involved in the garden activities.
Women are usually the first ones to become interested in setting up the garden.
NGOs come to visit the program and want to include these activities in their programs. Now this group plays an important role in promoting urban agriculture. The children are the future of Haiti, and their involvement ensures a new vision and hope for the country. It has the potential to make a substantial impact on the lives of this population, not only in relation to food and income, but also in social development.