Saving

Haitian families that don't have access to more modern sources of funding rely heavily on the profit they make from raising and selling livestock, especially goats, for their livelihoods. With the help of the Asosyasyon pou Pwoteksyon Anviwonnman Gwomòn, the Lambi Fund was able to hand out 132 goats to families, and provide them with tools and training to help them build a sustainable cycle. From the sale of these goats at the market, families can provide better food, education and health for their dependents.

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One single act that has affected the living condition of the Haitian peasant for a log time is the nationwide slaughter of Creole pigs. This is to date considered one of the government's single most devastating moves.

This took place in the 1980's in Haiti and the Haitian peasants have not recovered since. This was based on fear of the American government of a swine flu outbreak that was happening in the the Dominican Republic. This problem was made worst with the import of a different type of pig to Haiti to replace the Creole pig. However, this new breeds could not adapt to the Haitian environment and became more expensive to maintain

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