🩸✨ Meet Bloodlink - #Bangladesh`s First and Largest Peer-to-Peer Blood Donation Service ✨🩸 In a country where the need for timely blood donations is critical, Bloodlink stands out as a vital resource, facilitating connections at no cost and addressing the pressing need for timely blood donations. This pioneering online platform is revolutionizing the way blood donors connect with recipients, offering a lifeline to those in urgent medical need..
To date, Bloodlink has orchestrated over 250 timely donations, directly saving more than 150 lives. A remarkable feat in Bangladesh, where only 32% of blood donation needs are met by voluntary donors, and a mere 3 out of every 100 people roll up their sleeves to give.
Bloodlink, with the support of a TPP seed grant, aims to change these numbers drastically. By covering all 64 districts of Bangladesh, they are working to boost blood donation rates significantly and ensure that life-saving blood reaches those who need it most, when they need it. This initiative not only saves lives but also enhances the healthcare system`s ability to respond to emergencies.
The i-Teach Innovations Lab (iTIL) project is making a big difference in Akwa Ibom State (#Nigeria) by bringing digital learning to rural public schools. It`s all about getting teachers and students comfortable with #technology so they can access the world of information online and improve their #education.
They received a seed grant last year and here`s what`s been happening:
❇️ A Mini-ICT Laboratory was set up in one of the schools, complete with computers, internet access, and other essential equipment. This was officially started by the Education Secretary from the State Universal Basic Education Board.
❇️ Teachers got special training in digital literacy, learning about computer basics, how to use Google Classrooms, and modern teaching methods using technology.
❇️ Students also got to learn computer fundamentals, giving them a head start in using digital tools for learning.
Thanks to the TPP grant, iTIL is opening new doors for education in rural areas, ensuring that students and teachers aren`t left behind in the digital age.
🌱✨ Bringing Vegan Vibes to Sri Lanka! ✨🌱 . Wathuthanthrilage Mario (Qaya) Sheran De Alwis is pioneering a groundbreaking initiative in Sri Lanka: the launch of the country`s first-ever vegan marketplaces, set to open in the first three quarters of 2024. The project, titled "Vegan Market Place for Sri Lanka," aims to establish two vibrant, sustainable markets catering exclusively to the vegan and vegetarian community—a first for the nation. . This ambitious venture is driven by De Alwis`s passion for animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and health. Having embraced a vegan lifestyle for nearly a decade, De Alwis seeks to address the lack of dedicated spaces for vegan and vegetarian products in Sri Lanka. With the support of a seed grant from TPP, the project aims to kickstart each marketplace with at least 15 vendors, with aspirations to expand to at least 30 within three months. . The ultimate goal is to achieve operational sustainability within the same timeframe, enabling each market to be self-sufficient based on its profits. Moreover, the initiative intends to promote vegan entrepreneurship throughout the country, encouraging a shift towards more sustainable and ethical consumption patterns. . By the third quarter of 2024, De Alwis envisions creating two self-sustaining, attractive market experiences that not only offer a wide range of vegan products but also foster a community of like-minded individuals. With nearly 100 Good Market approved entrepreneurs ready to participate, the Vegan Market Place for Sri Lanka is poised to make a significant impact on the country`s food landscape and contribute to a healthier, more sustainable future.
Meet Rachel Nakimuli, our #Heartivist Of The Week! Rachel is a passionate environmental advocate, elementary teacher, and the founder of Climate Smart Children. For her teaching youngsters to take care of our planet from an early age is the key to positive change and what inspired her to motivate elementary students to plant and care for over 300,000 trees in #Uganda.
What began as a single-person labor transformed into an organization that has 3 board members and from 60 to 80 university students as volunteers who have worked together for 2 years teaching children environmental awareness and engaging them in planting and recycling projects. The first Smart Climate Children project started with 3 groups of 27 elementary students and now the nonprofit organization works with over 1,600 children from 7 school districts in Kampala.
“I applied for The Pollination Project seed grant,” remembers Rachel. “We really felt motivated when we received the news about being chosen to get the funds. Our first feeling was excitement and motivation about the fact that someone believed in what we do and that someone would like to support us achieve this goal. We feel privileged and grateful for this opportunity.”
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