MORINGAIA

The initiative began in 2013, when Ben-Yam Barshi and his team went to the southern border area between Haiti and the Dominican Republic to participate in a reforestation project. They realized that the Moringa Oleifera thrives here, and that its sustainable cultivation could become a valuable asset in the fight against malnutrition and skin diseases, and even turn into an economic development opportunity, in addition to participating in the reforestation of the area. Indeed, the oil extracted from moringa seeds (ultra-rich in Omega 9 and vitamin E) has many properties, mainly in terms of treating skin ailments (healing wounds, reducing scars, caring for various infections, cuts, burns, skin rashes and fungal problems, etc.). Working hand in hand with local producers and after setting up a small oil extraction factory, the Moringaia company was born in 2015, elaborating a whole range of very good quality moringa-based products in the form of balms, oils and soaps. It is possible to visit the moringa cultivation fields, but also the oil factory, and to finish by a small tour in the shop (whose products can be found in many luxury shops on the island, enough to bring back beautiful souvenirs or gifts from your trip to the Dominican Republic). To do this, do not hesitate to contact Ben-Yam. An instructive visit.