Strong Harvest International

Type: Non-profit organization
EIN: 453438880
Mission: Strong Harvest International is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing food security, improving health outcomes, and increasing economic viability in developing communities worldwide. It achieves this by empowering individuals and communities through the cultivation and utilization of the moringa tree.

Founding and Purpose

Strong Harvest International was founded by Rick and Jeri, who have a background in cross-cultural work and a passion for empowering communities. The organization's mission is rooted in their experience and commitment to providing sustainable solutions that can be passed down through generations.

Programs and Activities

Strong Harvest focuses on grassroots, family-centered approaches to break the cycle of poverty by:

• Enhancing Food Security: Teaching communities to cultivate moringa trees for nutritional benefits. Moringa leaves are rich in over 90 nutrients, significantly enhancing the nutritional value of meals[2][5].
• Improving Health Outcomes: Educating communities about moringa’s health benefits, including its use in purifying water. Crushed moringa seeds can remove up to 99% of contaminants from unsafe drinking water[3][5].
• Increasing Economic Viability: Assisting communities in developing moringa-based products (e.g., leaf powder, oil, soap) for sale, creating new income sources[2][5].
• Environmental Stewardship: Promoting reforestation and sustainable agriculture through the drought-resistant moringa tree[2][5].

Peer Education Program

A core component of Strong Harvest's work is its Peer Educator Program. This program trains local individuals in moringa cultivation, nutrition, and business management. These Peer Educators then share their knowledge within their communities, empowering them to develop sustainable solutions tailored to their needs[4].

Partnerships and Global Reach

Strong Harvest collaborates with various organizations, including churches, schools, rural clinics, and governmental institutions in multiple countries. The organization operates internationally, with a presence in regions such as Africa, Asia, and Central America[1][5].

Impact and Vision

Strong Harvest envisions a world where everyone has access to nutritious food, clean water, and economic opportunities. By leveraging the moringa tree as a simple yet powerful tool, the organization aims to transform lives and empower communities to achieve these basic needs in a sustainable manner[1][3].