When we first applied, there was zero funding whatsoever, and the nascent partnership wasn’t providing any funding, so the TPP grant was critical for some of the very first baby-steps. I really appreciate the TPP goal of providing to grassroots orgs that can’t access any other kind of funding . . . In the months following the TPP seed funding, we received a $10,000 Opportunities Grant from UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (which we were also able to use towards our preliminary testing), and we received a $25000 in grant funds from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District! This is an enormous influx of resources that will allow us to test additional sites, expand the project to include testing soil samples at 8 months post-fire, and lead community workshops to share our results . . . TPP is an incredible community resource! This seed funding can be a launching pad towards new horizons.
Vanessa Raditz, Produce Safety After Urban Wildfire, San Francisco, CA, USA
🌟 Volunteer Week 🌟 Celebrating our family of Grant Advisors!
Today we celebrate our grant advisors dedicated to #animalprotection .
🔸 April King (Montenegro/United States)
🔸 Elphas Ongongo (Kenya)
🔸 Mohini Sharma (India)
🔸 Evans Okumu (Kenya)
🔸 Fernanda García Naranjo Ortega (Mexico)
🔸 Leandro Franz (Brazil)
🔸 Jeremy Gregory (United States)
🔸 Kate Luke (Australia)
🔸 Andrew Alexander (United States)
@granjitatyh
@kotorkitties
@littleoaksanctuary
#volunteerweek
#animalrights #animalwelfare #heartivism #grants #animaladvocacy #advisors
Resty Nabaggala, a dedicated advocate for gender equality and youth empowerment in Uganda, is working to tackle menstrual poverty and promote education for girls. Growing up in a rural area plagued by poverty, child marriages, and limited educational opportunities, Resty experienced firsthand the challenges that hindered girls` access to education.
After witnessing the stark realities faced by her peers—many of whom were forced into early marriages or dropped out of school due to menstruation-related issues—Resty became deeply committed to addressing the root causes of gender inequality and educational barriers in her community. This passion led her to establish the Here For Her Foundation, with the goal to empower girls and women by providing menstrual education, access to reusable sanitary pads, and advocacy for girls` rights.
Through initiatives like the Pad Her Project - supported by a seed grant from The Pollination Project - Resty and her team are working tirelessly to break the silence surrounding menstruation and dismantle the societal taboos that perpetuate menstrual poverty. By offering educational sessions, distributing reusable pads, and empowering girls with the knowledge and skills to manage their menstrual health, Resty aims to ensure that no girl is deprived of her right to education due to menstruation-related challenges.
#menstrualhygiene #menstrualhealth #periodpoverty #heartivism #womenempowerment #girlsempowerment #uganda
During Volunteers` Week, we at The Pollination Project express our deepest gratitude to the extraordinary individuals who form the backbone of our organization.
Our dedicated volunteers, from the grant advisors who meticulously select the projects we fund, to the grantees whose community service initiatives are brought to life by volunteer effort, embody a spirit of service that is truly inspiring. The commitment, passion, and tireless dedication of these volunteers fuel every aspect of our work, enabling us to make a meaningful impact in communities around the world.
Thank you for your invaluable contribution and for proving that together, we can be a powerful force for positive change. ⭐
#volunteerweek #gratitude #volunteers #positivechange #service #commitment #heartivism #grantmaking #philanthropy
🌟 Volunteer Week 🌟 Celebrating our family of Grant Advisors!
Today we celebrate our grant advisors dedicated to #Environment & #Climate.
♻️ Mashauri Marco (Tanzania)
🌳 Madjalia Seynou (United States)
♻️ MBIFI Valantine MBIFI (Cameroon)
🌳 Bernard Molho Bwambale (Uganda)
♻️ Herbert Santo de Lima (Brazil)
🌳 Muhindo Geoffrey (Uganda)
♻️ Katherine Markova (United States)
🌳 Krugen Peter Mwembe (Kenya)
♻️ Aadya Joshi (India/United States)
@farmsahel
@_therightgreen
@climateinteractive
#climatechange #activism #heartivism #supportactivists #climateactivist #heartivism #advisors #grantmaking #grants #volunteerweek
