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Overcoming Poverty and Hunger to Help Children in Kenya
1 in 3 people is monetarily poor in Kenya, Country Office Annual Report 2022 Kenya by UNICEF. “I am hopeful that we will make the community better than how we found it”, David Mulo, Founder of Green Kenya. Achieving success in life is not an easy task. It is not only...
Working in Gran Canaria to Save Octopuses
The consumption of aquatic foods grew from an average of 9.9 kg per person in the 1960s to 20.5 kg in 2019, FAO. “Eating animals is unnecessary and cruel. It creates a huge industry which is detrimental to the environment and people's health,” William Furney, Founder...
Giving Children in Foster Care a Reason to Smile
In 2021, 606,031 children were served by the foster care system in the US, The AFCARS Report. “Community has become desensitized but what gives me hope is that there is still time to fix it, there are people who go out every day to take action and I hope this...
A Second Life for Theater-Disposed Materials in New York
By 2050, the worldwide waste is expected to be 3.40 billion tonnes, according to The World Bank. “We are strongest when united together towards a cause. If we, as a global community, use our voices and take intentional action together, we can enact real, tangible,...
Fright for Future: A Motivation to Help our Planet
Air pollution causes 6.7 million deaths a year, according to WHO. “Our environment is really being affected by humans, but we have the ability to change the trajectory of our future. In order to do that we need to take action now collectively, we don't have time to...
A Garden of Peace and Wellbeing for Pollinators and People
Through pollination, bees provide one-third of the food we eat, The National Wildlife Federation. “What concerns me the most is the state of things we are leaving for our children and grandchildren. We too often make decisions that are short-sighted and only good...
Providing Technology to Remote Villages in Nepal
Only 3% of children and youth in rural areas have access to computers and the internet, 2022 Nepal Education Fact Sheets by UNICEF. “I am hopeful that the new generations want to contribute and give back to their communities, to their people and villages. This makes...
Hominum Journal: Amplifying Young Literary Voices
In 2022, less than 50% of adults read a book in the USA, Survey of Public Participation in the Arts. “There are people who are still fighting for poetry, writing and literature. I think that is to be applauded and I hope to see more young people fighting for the...
Promoting Animal Law in Peru
In Peru, people consume 53.35 kilograms of meat per person annually, World Population Review. “There is a lot of animal suffering in the world but people can't see it because of their lack of education about it. The first step in promoting animal law is education,” ...
Can Veganism Prevent Cancer?
Over 1.9 million people are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in the USA in 2023, American Cancer Society. “Statistically, logically, rationally and morally there is nothing more impactful than dedicating my life to veganism. There is nothing more impactful that...
Support for Black and Brown Women Through Postpartum in the USA
Maternal Mortality increased 40% from 2020 to 2021, CDC. “For us, the ideal world would be where moms are more prepared going to their postpartum experience and knowing that there are resources available to them. We want to create a community of well prepared...
Sustainable and Healthy Eating Through Urban Gardens in Senegal
19% of children between 6 to 59 months present chronic malnutrition in Senegal, World Food Programme. “Give your energy to the things you want to happen. If you want to experience change, lead by example,” Rachelle J. Gray, Founder of Lady Gray's Garden.As we travel...
Words of Gratitude from the Poseidon Army of Sri Lanka
Just a few months ago, The Pollination Project granted Sudarsha De Silva a seed fund for an initiative called Poseidon Army through his organization called Earthlanka Youth Network in the country of Sri Lanka. Now, five young women have finalized their diving...
Caring for Children of Imprisoned Parents in Kenya
From 2000 to 2019 there has been an increase of 25% in the number of prisoners worldwide, according to a 2021 research from the UNODC. “Children are full of life no matter what their situation may be. If you speak kindly to them and give them moral support, they are...
Warmi Ambassadors: Breaking Barriers for Sexual and Reproductive Education in Bolivia’s Rural Communities
In Bolivia, in 2023, 71 out of every 1,000 births are from girls 15 to 19 years old, World Population Review. “I have a purpose for my life, and that is to leave a positive footprint on humanity,” Valentina Wiñay Quispe, Founder of the organization, Soy Warmi.Being...
EcoPrácticas: Uplifting the New Voices of Environmental Advocacy in Venezuela
By 2015, 289 species were threatened with extinction in Venezuela, Libro Rojo de la Fauna Venezolana. “I believe in working towards the common good, and environmental advocacy allows me to contribute to the well being of the planet. I believe that even the smallest...
Corn Kid Home: A Place of Love and Dignity for Chickens
Around 2,000 chickens were slaughtered per second worldwide in 2016, World Animal Protection. “It is inspiring and hopeful to see more and more plant-based option meals out there and people choosing them for a whole variety of reasons whether it's health, animal...
Twinkle-Stars Holiday Camp: Motivation and Guidance for Youth in Cameroon
2.2 million children need humanitarian aid in Cameroon, according to the Country Office Annual Report 2021 by UNICEF. “Youth should pick up the mantle and try to march forward, not just sit down and hope for another person to hold our hand and bring us up. We really...
Using 3D Video Game Technology to Help Threatened Wild Bee Species
More than 42,100 of the world's species are threatened with extinction, according to the ICUN. “My hope is that all this amazing technology humans are coming up with will ultimately help us solve the problems animals are facing in the wild.” – Gabriel Packard,...
Connecting at the AVA Summit
July marked a significant month for The Pollination Project team. Five TPP team members gathered in person along with dozens of grantees and hundreds of animal advocates from around the world at the Animal and Vegan Advocacy Summit in Los Angeles. Meeting with...
Readers To Dreamers®: Working for Equity and Representation in Literature
87.7% of authors in the USA are white in 2022, US Bureau of Labor Statistics. “I am looking for a legacy in making an impact and truly changing our community, our world. I really want this work to have a much deeper impact than I can even envision right now,” Corinne...
Maria Weston Kuhn: Driving Toward a Safer Future for All
In the car with her family that cold winter morning in 2019, Maria Weston Kuhn had no idea how her world would change – or how she would change the world. That day a distracted driver crashed into her family’s car head on, and Maria and her mother suffered severe...
Poseidon Army: Youth Working for Marine Conservation in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka was 5th place worldwide in dumping plastic into the ocean in 2010, according to Plastic Waste Inputs from Land into the Ocean from AAAS. “My hope in the world is to have a younger generation for conservation and environment consciousness to create a better...
Corpus Christi VegFest: Promoting the Health Benefits of Eating Vegan
Every 33 seconds a person dies from cardiovascular disease in the USA, CDC. “Bringing people together, working side by side, and spreading what we know - that's how our impact grows”, Sonny Rodriguez, Corpus Christi VegFest.Physical health is a treasure that we often...
Rhythms of Change: Music as a Tool of Empowerment and Social Justice
8.8 million youth 15 to 24 years are not studying nor employed or under any type of training, Uganda’s Youthful Population Quick Facts by United Nations Population Fund. “I want to inspire and impact youth in a positive way, using what I know how to do,” Emmanuel...
Restoring Nature to Save the Pollinators
By 2017, 347 native bee species from the USA and Hawaii were at extinction risk, Pollinators in Peril, a report by the Center for Biological Diversity. “If our kids can learn about taking care of the environment now, then there is some hope”, Jane Collister, Founder...
Young Female Leaders Bond to Eradicate Immigrant Stereotypes
The United States of America had 18% of the world's international migrants population in 2020, International Migration 2020 Highlights by UN. “My hope is that there will be less hate in the world, that we will treat one another better, that there will be more...
Embracing Peace From Within in Sierra Leone
56.8% of the population in Sierra Leone lived in poverty in 2018, Sierra Leone Integrated Household Survey (SLIHS) Report 2018. “Peace is not something you have outside but it's what you have to have inside to be able to change things in the world, even if it's very...
Planting Trees for Justice in Brazil
Temperature is projected to rise by 1°C to 2.2°C in Brazil by the 2060´s, according to the Climate Risk Profile: Brazil (2021): The World Bank Group. “Everytime we collect something from nature we have to give back to nature because it is a relationship of mutual...
Spotlight on GAAP coordinator: Mohini Sharma
At The Pollination Project (TPP), there is a remarkable group of individuals who embody the spirit of service and are committed to making a positive difference in the world. These dedicated changemakers are made up of grantees, volunteers, advisors, and others who...