Bernadette Petithomme

Bernadette Petithomme has a big job—and it’s not just taking care of her farm where she employs 15 workers, works 48 hours a week, and grows peanut, banana, corn, and bean crops. The 38-year-old has 10 members in her household, and eight people are financially dependent on her. She dreams of a better future for her family, and says that working with Acceso has helped increase her own monthly income. “Before joining Acceso, I did not have the knowledge to know how to take care of my farm”, says Bernadette. “Acceso helps us to sell our product easily, [and it is a] great thing for me to know that my peanuts are being used to make Lavi peanut butter.”
  • Location: Tierra , Centre, Haiti
  • Dependants: 8
  • Kids in school age: 7
  • Kids going to school: 7
  • Farm size: 4 ha
  • Farm workers: 15
  • Income increase since joining Acceso: 50%