Margarita is a short documentary capturing the journey of a Maya mother in Xela, Guatemala. After leaving school at 11 and facing years of hardship, Margarita found a path forward through education and community.
Voces del Lago is a youth-led community chorus in Guatemala using music to foster intercultural understanding and empower indigenous voices.
A youth-led initiative in Bluefields, Nicaragua, that empowers aspiring artists through training in entrepreneurship, artistic development, and collective business planning to enter the local creative economy.
A seed grant brings books, hope, and a lasting culture of reading to a rural Nigerian school through the creation of the Bright Beginnings Library.
A bird conservation and wetland preservation program that brought 87 students into direct contact with their local ecosystem.
The Art Seeds Project, supported by The Pollination Project, provided art education, mentorship, and professional supplies to 40 underserved students in Mpape, Nigeria, transforming their creative potential and empowering their future through the visual arts.
At The Pollination Project, we believe that dignity shouldn’t come with a price tag. That’s why we’ve supported hundreds of grassroots changemakers working to eliminate period poverty with innovative, community-driven solutions.
A project aimed at increasing environmental awareness among children and young people in the Solotvyn community (Ukraine).
Mental Health Awareness Month invites us to reflect on the importance of emotional well-being. For us, this reflection is grounded in action.
“Let’s Talk Periods!” empowers students in Nepal to break menstrual taboos through education and awareness. Supported by The Pollination Project, the initiative promotes dignity and hygiene.
With support from TPP, Green Globe is equipping students in with the knowledge, leadership skills, and practical experience to become environmental advocates.
A bold initiative transforming how young people with disabilities engage in civic life. A leadership boot camp designed to equip youth with the confidence, skills, and knowledge to become self-advocates and community leaders.
With support from The Pollination Project, Cell Ag Brazil was founded to promote cultivated food technologies and drive Brazil’s shift toward ethical, sustainable food systems.
The project provides Deaf women with the skills and opportunities needed to achieve financial independence by offering vocational training, mentorship, and access to sustainable job opportunities.
Puppets Against Bullying is a creative initiative by Ubuntu Dance Theatre Arts in Cape Town, South Africa. Using puppetry, the project educates youth and communities about the impact of bullying and the importance of empathy. Through engaging performances, it creates safe spaces for dialogue and positive change.
Access to nutritious food and sustainable farming knowledge can transform lives, especially for children growing up in food-insecure communities. In Malawi, Nourishing Minds, led by Nelson Kamoyo, is doing just that—teaching children how to grow and harvest organic crops while promoting food literacy and environmental stewardship.
Educating over 10,000 Nigerian children on sustainability, literacy, and climate action with the support of The Pollination Project.
Learn how the Glaucoma Awareness Campaign in Nigeria is preventing blindness through education, screenings, and early detection.
A project that connects Brazilian families with the land, teaching them how to cultivate medicinal and aromatic plants while building a pathway toward financial independence.
In Belize, a group of indigenous women artisans is transforming their communities through entrepreneurship. With a mission to empower these talented women, Marcelia Assi launched a project that is changing lives – one sewing machine at a time.
The “Empowering Women for Climate Resilience with Sustainable Homesteads” project blends environmental conservation, food security, and women’s empowerment into a single transformative initiative, proving that even with limited resources, strategic community involvement can lead to profound change.
The Free Public Library for All is breaking down barriers and opening doors to opportunity. Through books, digital resources, and a nurturing learning space, this library is transforming the lives of students and pupils, proving that knowledge truly has the power to change the world.
Location: KENYABeneficiaries: young people in NakuroThrough the "Stawi Youth Mental Wellbeing...
Location: COLOMBIABeneficiaries: youth between 12 and 30 years old and their families"Green Earth...
Supported by a TPP grant, ICT4Education brings digital literacy to rural Uganda through an innovative mobile computer lab program, reaching 700 students across eight schools. The initiative equips rural youth with essential computer skills, transforming their educational and employment opportunities in an increasingly digital world.
In an era where environmental challenges loom large, grassroots initiatives led by passionate changemakers offer hope for a sustainable future. Among these visionaries stands Meroline Itambi Ambu Asaah, whose Eco Spot Project in Cameroon is revolutionizing environmental education in urban schools.
In classrooms, community centers, and informal learning spaces across 40 countries, The...
At The Pollination Project, we believe that every person deserves to live with dignity, respect,...
Location: UGANDABeneficiaries: 13-18 yrs old The Pollination Project funded Mbabazi Edrine and her...
The Pollination Project Foundation's Global Animal Advocacy Program is revolutionizing farm animal...
Location: USABeneficiaries: Homeless Youth in MarylandThe inaugural "It Takes Two" project bloomed...
There will come a time when we, humans, will see that what we are doing to animals is the...
Location: ZAMBIABeneficiaries: Primary and secondary schoolsThe School Green Club Initiative at...
Location: BOLIVIABeneficiaries: Amazonian communities in Bolivia In 2023, The Pollination Project...
Location: UGANDABeneficiaries: 150 local refugee farmersNakivale Refugee Settlement, one of the...
Location: PERUBeneficiaries: 64 underserved familiesIn the heart of Lima, Peru, perched atop a...
A project to addresses the deep-rooted discrimination and prejudice faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in the grassroots and rural areas of Kenya
Location: UGANDABeneficiaries: Community of Budaka Community."Growing Together" is more than just...
Location: GHANABeneficiaries: Five towns in the Birim North District of GhanaIn the Birim North...
Location: NIGERIABeneficiaries: Primary and Secondary School studentsIn Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria,...
Location: INDIABeneficiaries: Marginalized womenA transforming initiative for the lives of...
Location: BOLIVIABeneficiaries: Young people 14-18 years oldIn the heart of Bolivia, a...
By providing free eye examinations and glasses, this initiative is empowering students to overcome visual challenges and excel academically.
Location: Atlanta (USA)Beneficiaries: Homeless Women and MenThe "Community Closet on Wheels"...
In Kagera, Tanzania, a transformative initiative is ensuring every child receives nutritious school meals. Empowered by a seed grant from The Pollination Project, the program now benefits over 13,500 children across 500 schools, improving health and education
Project Scream Foundation is dedicated to addressing the critical issue of child sexual abuse among young girls. With the grant’s support, they reached 1,560 young people across four schools in Kitwe, Zambia.
Sylivia Kyomuhendo received a seed grant in 2022. Her project focuses on improving maternal and child healthcare access in remote and underserved areas of Uganda. The grant enabled the project to directly serve over 6,000 individuals, including low-income mothers, pregnant women, new mothers, and children aged 0-5 years.
In early 2023, Antony Koskey and his organization Conscious Kenya launched The Thriving Health Feeding Project to combat child hunger in Nairobi’s Mukuru Sinai, an informal settlement beset by economic hardships.
Supported by a crucial seed grant from The Pollination Project, the initiative provided nutritious food to over 1,500 children, significantly improving their health and educational prospects.
How a seed grant transformed the Precious Art Initiative’s impact across Africa. Guided by Toluwalope Inioluwa Adesina, our support expanded the program’s reach to seven countries and enriched the educational experience for many young leaders. From enhancing digital engagement to equipping students with essential resources for their projects, this section explores the profound changes sparked by the grant, paving the way for future growth and deeper community impact.
In Africa, 1 in 10 girls miss 3 out of 5 days of school due to period poverty. A nurse by profession, Fatoumatta Kassama felt called to change the situation and that desire led to the creation of Girls’ Pride, a hybrid organization that addresses period poverty, promotes maternal and child health, keeps girls in schools during their periods, ends gender-based violence and creates job opportunities for youth.
“Break the Bias” is a transformative initiative crafted to bridge the gap experienced by visually impaired women in Lagos (Nigeria) in acquiring fundamental digital and communication skills necessary for navigating today’s world.
Thanks to the support of the TPP grant, Oluwakemi Odusanya, disability-rights advocate and journalist, empowered 25 women with newfound confidence in communication, both written and verbal, mastering essential computer skills with screen readers, and elevating their abilities in public speaking, debate, critical thinking, and research.
Just a few months ago, The Pollination Project granted Sudarsha De Silva a seed fund for an...
July marked a significant month for The Pollination Project team. Five TPP team members gathered...
At The Pollination Project (TPP), there is a remarkable group of individuals who embody the spirit...
Isabelle is a vegan vet on a mission to educate the next generation of veterinarians on biases in...
Where We BeginIf I’ve learned anything from being an advocate for a better world, it’s that the...
This year Lourdes celebrates 33 years working to protect animals! Lourdes has been a grantee since...
Sarah Yener, the English Department Chair at a high school in Antalya, Turkey, created a project...
In late November, Greta McClain, Executive Director of Silent No Longer TN, was approached by a...
The final session of Greenhouse, the community & capacity-building experiment we’ve been...
This week in Greenhouse, our community came together to explore the idea of Experiential Capital;...
Financial Capital. This one topic has the potential to stir fear in the hearts of changemakers....
“Nothing for us without us.” This basic but powerful idea was the underlying foundation behind...
This week in Greenhouse, our friend Birju Pandya shared his experiences in experimenting with gift...
“We are a tall tree in a desert allowing everyone to take shade.” - Greenhouse Participants ...
“Art is unquestionably one of the purest and highest elements in human happiness. It trains the...
At The Pollination Project, we think about the word “health” holistically, encompassing physical...
This week, we continue looking in-depth at stories and projects within each of our focus areas....
“Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.”– SocratesOver the last ten...
Over the last ten years, The Pollination Project has funded 2,208 woman-led projects, and 848...