Empowering Visionary Changemakers with Seed Funding for Global Transformation.


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Seeding a community
of #changemakers

The Pollination Project is a collaborative Foundation that offers seed funding ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. Our network of sixty five grant advisors and five country coordinators, each an expert in their respective fields, leads our funding decisions.

This participatory grantmaking process aligns with our ethos of empowering individuals on the front lines to effect positive change within their communities, cultures, and countries.

Beyond financial support, The Pollination Project Foundation assists grantees in taking their initial steps towards fundraising and offers first belief in their mission. Additionally, we offer capacity-building workshops, mindfulness retreats to prevent burnout, and resource navigation to ensure that our grantees’ work achieves tangible goals.

At TPP, we believe in people, so we invest in people. 

Oluwaseyi Tolulope Kehinde-Peters

#Heartivist

of the week:

Oluwaseyi Tolulope Kehinde-Peters: Empowering 1 Million Women Entrepreneurs in Africa

Location: ZIMBABWE

Oluwaseyi is a social entrepreneur and business strategist with a passion for driving change and empowering people to reach their full potential. In January 2020, Oluwaseyi founded the Pan African Women Empowerment Network (PAWEN) a non-profit, capability development edtech, aimed to help women across the African continent develop the competence, confidence, and connections they need to succeed as entrepreneurs or as career professionals.

In order to achieve the 1 million female African entrepreneurs empowered, Oluwaseyi began looking for funds to prepare, empower, teach, and support the next generation of 450 university students who are in their final year of college in Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa to launch start-ups that will create jobs in their communities so she reached out to The Pollination Project.

“The Pollination Project is very dear to my heart because this is the first-ever external funding we would get and that is a great boost.”

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“We’re very grateful for the Pollination Project’s support. This organization was the first (outside of our first supporters) to believe in our mission.

As a result of this grant, we have gained credibility in the refugee community and will be able to continue to grow and work towards achieving our mission.”

Linnie Pawlek, Financial Literacy For Refugees
Colorado, USA

Profiles in compassion: The Story of Lava Mae

Find out how a small donation of $1000 helped launch a successful national model for homeless services. The Pollination Project makes small startup grants every single day of the year- all over the world.

A look behind the scenes

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Let`s celebrate TPP`s Women!
March 8th is #internationalwomensday, and we are celebrating all our female changemakers.
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So far, nearly 3,000 women and girls have joined the global community of The Pollination Project changemakers. Coming from different countries and cultures, with different experiences and backgrounds, they all share a strong spirit of service and a firm will to make their communities and the world more just, equitable and sustainable places.
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They are activists, journalists, educators, mothers and daughters, unsung heroes with stories of courage, determination, empathy and deep love.
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Their actions and authentic voices are making a vital and positive difference for so many; our heartfelt gratitude to them today and every day.🧡🧡🧡

#WomensDay
#IWD2024 #WomenEmpowerment #GirlPower #GenderEquality #HeForShe
#EmpowerHer #BalanceForBetter
#EachforEqual #InspiringWomen
#StrongWomen #WomenRights
#WomenForChange #WomenUnite
#EmpoweringGirls
#WomenInActivism
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Hope and Humanity 🧡
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@raksha.nepal is a sanctuary for women and children who had endured the horrors of sexual exploitation. They not only provide refuge but also has became a symbol of resilience and empowerment.
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In a pivotal moment in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Pollination Project recognized the vital work being done at Raksha Nepal and decided to support their HOPE (Help Our Pain To Be Empowered) Project focused on helping sexually abused women and girls find hope and meaning in their lives once again.
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Amid the global upheaval caused by the pandemic, the Pollination Project Foundation’s support proved to be a lifeline. Thanks to the grant, Raksha Nepal was able to provide not only shelter but also essential provisions, medical care, and sustenance to these brave girls during their most vulnerable moments.
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This story of collaboration, resilience, and compassion illustrates how, when individuals and organizations come together, they can sow the seeds of transformation and empower survivors to blossom into their fullest potential. Raksha Nepal’s journey, with the support of the Pollination Project Foundation, showcases the triumph of hope over adversity and the enduring power of humanity to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.
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To date, Raksha has provided support for over 2,000 women !!

#womenempowerment #nepal #womenrights #supportwomen #womenempowerment #survivors #heartivism #seedgrant #thepollinationproject
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A seed grant for stray dogs ❤️

Angela Shrestha received a TPP seed grant for @projecthumane.nepal to educate over 3800 school students on animal welfare, focusing on compassion towards stray dogs.

The project used a portable projector and speaker to show educational content and distributed printed materials to reinforce lessons. It also introduced a Humane Education course in schools, created animal welfare-themed merchandise for awareness, and plans to assess the program`s impact. The initiative aims to change negative perceptions of strays and encourage humane values, benefiting animals, children, and the community by fostering a culture of empathy and action against animal cruelty.

#straydogs #empathy #compassion #seedthechange #heartivist #streetdogs #nepal #animalwelfare #education
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365give, founded by Jacqueline Way and her son Nic, has grown from a simple parenting project into a worldwide giving movement. It offers a school program, the 365give Challenge, and daily giving plans for various groups, focusing on small acts of kindness. Their #Do1Give Day initiative, supported by TPP in 2019-2020, promotes global giving, turning virtual in 2020 due to COVID-19, resulting in 30k acts of giving.

Overall, @365give.ca has inspired over 600k acts of giving, benefiting people, animals, and the planet.

#actofkindness #changetheworld #heartivism #seedthechange
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The importance of a seed grant 🧡

@assiettesvegetales
#plantbased #vegan #veganatschool #compassion #animalwelfare
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Ndumbe Mokake, a passionate advocate for conservation, has witnessed firsthand the toll that unchecked exploitation of Bonakanda`s forests has taken on his community. With over 20 years of reliance on hunting and timber operations, Ndumbe knew it was time for change.

Determined to protect the natural treasures of his home, Ndumbe initiated a project focused on awareness and action. Through workshops and seminars, and with the support of a TPP seed grant, he began educating timber operators, hunters, and farmers about the importance of conservation and organic farming.

So far, he and his team were able to:

🌳 Reduce Timber Exploitation

🦍 Support the Wildlife Conservation (The hunting and killing of animals have significantly decreased)

🌱 Develop Organic Farming (Over 70 indigenous farmers in the community have embraced organic farming, abandoning chemical fertilizers in favor of sustainable alternatives)

🌳 Support Reforestation (They created three nurseries and nurtured over 3,000 trees, which have been transplanted to areas where deforestation occurred. To date, They`ve planted and distributed approximately 2,100 trees)

🐝 Promote beekeeping as a sustainable livelihood, discouraging farmland expansion and further forest clearing.

#Cameroon #deforestation #reforestation #organicfarming #beekeeping #environmentalconservation #trees #wildlife #wildlifeprotection
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Academic professionals Carla Forte Maiolino Molento and Rodrigo Morais-da-Silva founded Cell Ag Brazil at the end of 2023 with support received from The Pollination Project. The objective of the newly created association is to reflect, contribute, and promote the development of cellular agriculture in Brazil through proactive promotion and unifying actions among different audiences interested in the development, production, and commercialization of food through cell cultivation processes.
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With a seed grant, they founded the organization and designed a logo that represents their mission. They are now inviting people and organizations to participate in the association so that it gains greater relevance.
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Their members will be distributed across three chambers: 1) academia, 2) private sector, and 3) third sector and civil society. With this, they aim for diverse representation and to create a positive movement to act in different areas to promote and accelerate alternative proteins in Brazil and Latin America.
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Billions of animals involved in food production in Brazil will be impacted in the medium to long term from this work. Data from IBGE (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics) indicates that approximately 6.1 billion chickens, 56.5 million pigs, and 30 million cattle were slaughtered in Brazil in 2022.
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With this association, Carla and Rodrigo may help reduce the number of non-human individuals involved in food production as they help to speed up the replacement process with alternative proteins.
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In this World Day of Social Justice we celebrate the transformative impact of The Pollination Project and our dedication to seeding the essential change our world needs. Since its inception, The Pollination Project has been at the forefront of empowering grassroots initiatives, providing the crucial support needed for small-scale projects to blossom into powerful agents of social change.

Our unique model of micro-granting has enabled a diverse array of projects across the globe, touching upon various facets of social justice including environmental sustainability, poverty alleviation, gender equality, and human rights. From providing clean water solutions in remote villages to empowering women through education and entrepreneurship, we always believed in the power of individual action to create a collective impact.

Each project funded is a testament to our faith in the inherent goodness and potential of every person to contribute meaningfully to the betterment of society. These initiatives not only address immediate community needs but also foster a culture of empathy, equity, and inclusiveness - essential pillars for achieving true social justice.

On this World Day of Social Justice, let`s draw inspiration from the myriad projects The Pollination Project has nurtured. Their work reminds us that each small seed of kindness and action can indeed grow into a mighty force for good, paving the way for a more just and compassionate world.
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🌍 Discover Inspiring Stories from Global Changemakers 🌍

Every week, we bring you stories that will touch your heart and inspire your soul. These are the stories of individuals who embody courage, passion, kindness, and compassion. They are the changemakers who are actively creating a brighter world for us all.🤝

In a world filled with challenges, we believe it`s important to shine a spotlight on the good, the kind, and the inspiring.

Our "Good News Friday" newsletter is your weekly source of hope and optimism and it will help you to witness the amazing impact of our seed grants. Stories, videos, and images from all over the world.

Here`s the link to join our uplifting community and subscribe to our "Good News Friday" newsletter https://buff.ly/462kttF
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The Pollination Project Foundation is rooted in vegan values. We seek to interrupt oppression in every way we can – from the food we eat, to the purchases we make, and to the work we fund.
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We’re proud to support community leaders around the world who aim to make the world a kinder place and that includes grassroots animal protection leaders who are changing food systems, advocating for protections for farmed animals, caring for companion animals, and conserving wildlife.
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@animalchangemakers #animalrights #philanthropy #thepollinationproject #vegan #govegan #animalliberation #animals #veganism #animallovers #veganfortheanimals #peta #animallover #crueltyfree #friendsnotfood #plantbased #veganlife #animalrescue #animal #compassion #animalrightsactivist #love #animalwelfare #vegansofinstagram #vegancommunity #anonymousforthevoiceless #wildlife #animalcruelty #veganfood #vegans #grants
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Every $1,000 we raise is another #changemaker we fund.