by Milena Fraccari | Mar 17, 2026 | Animal Rights & Welfare, ShiftHappens
Last week, something powerful happened in Brasília. During Brazil’s National Animal Week (March 10–12), organized by the Ministry of the Environment through the Department of Animal Protection and Defense, civil society came together in an unprecedented way to push...
by Milena Fraccari | Nov 22, 2024 | Human Rights & Dignity, ShiftHappens
At The Pollination Project, we believe that every person deserves to live with dignity, respect, and equal access to opportunities. Through our seedgrant program, we’ve supported over 700 grassroots initiatives across 100 countries, each working to protect and...
by Milena Fraccari | May 17, 2024 | Heartivist Of The Week
In South Africa, the daily challenges faced by people with disabilities are both numerous and daunting. From limited physical access to public spaces to deeply ingrained societal stereotypes, the barriers are immense. For those living in the townships, poverty...
by Milena Fraccari | May 10, 2024 | Empowerment of Women and Girls, ShiftHappens
Location: NIGERIA Beneficiaries: visually impaired women The Project “Break the Bias” is a transformative initiative crafted to bridge the gap experienced by visually impaired women in acquiring fundamental skills necessary for navigating today’s...
by Milena Fraccari | May 3, 2024 | Heartivist Of The Week
“You trusted me. With your grant you encouraged me in continuing a work that now is international, you showed me that what I was doing was important, nonetheless the difficulties. You help me to find the ways to carry on.” – Stefania Prandi Stefania Prandi is an...
