What If Aruba Could Feed Itself Again?

Aruba relies on imported food for nearly everything, leaving the island vulnerable to global crises like supply chain disruptions during COVID-19. Its economy, heavily dependent on tourism, struggles under debt, while environmental degradation, deforestation, and water scarcity worsen.

But it hasn’t always been this way. Centuries ago, Aruba’s landscapes were managed as food forests, supporting sustainable living in harmony with nature. We believe it’s time to tap into that wisdom of organic food growing with a food forest.

We want to transform patches of savanna into thriving food forests—a space where local food production, community connection, and the island’s economic and environmental resilience can grow together. Aruba’s reliance on imported food has made the island vulnerable, especially in times of crisis. It’s time to change that.

But we can’t do this alone.
To start this ambitious project, we need your support.