ORENDA: (noun, Iroquois/Native American) A mystical force present in all people that gives us the strength to affect change in ourselves and in the world.
Planting Life
Orenda’s purpose is to support, develop and enhance the re-greening effort on our Caribbean islands through functional ecosystem development.
If we pay close attention to nature and abide by her laws, then we live in syntropy. We do this on farms, in gardens, in a city’s greenery and plots. The core balance between ‘People, Planet and Profit’ is always in harmony, redistributing the abundance amongst all participants and their friends and family.
We aim to make the island of Curaçao and its Caribbean environment functionally greener and more sustainable in order to accelerate the transition to low-carbon communities.
Ongoing Projects
Food Forests
We establish food forests that provide a plethora of benefits to local communities and the larger eco-system.
Plant Library
To stimulate local people to plant more we provide easily accessible means for people to exchange plants.
Repurposing of Garden Waste
We repurpose garden waste that would usually end up in landfill and use it as a valuable input as mulch. Therewith, closing the loop and stimulating a circular approach.
Training & Educating about Syntropic Agroforestry
We educate the community on the basic knowledge and skills behind syntropic agroforestry.
Supporting Partners
We cannot achieve our mission alone. We are supported by great volunteers, individuals and companies. Cooperation is the underlying power for success.
People are the force that enacts change
Together we can achieve more. Together, we can make Curaçao and the Caribbean a better and happier place for everyone.
