This week at The Pollination Project, we recognize six individuals from across the globe who are working towards shedding light on worldly troubles and tribulations that have existed for years. In East Africa, youth unemployment is addressed through sustainable methods. In Mexico, the voices of the unheard are highlighted through art. United together with seed grants, these grantees are committed to change.
We wish our six newest recipients big congratulations!
Nicholas Kithinji Gitari and Patricia Wambui Njogu, Vijana na Kazi Project (Youth Job Creation Project), Kirinyaga, Kenya. Youth receive training in ceramic tiles to make wall plaques for income while addressing sustainable material options.
Sofie De Wulf, More Than 43, Mexico City, Mexico. An art exhibit and tour will provide viewers with insight to the over 22,000 uninvestigated disappearances of missing people.
Sonya Passi, FreeFrom, Los Angeles, California, USA. Domestic violence survivors are supported through entrepreneurial opportunities and upholding their abusers financially accountable.
Barbara E. Auerbach and Cyndy Wuoltee, Growing Pains, Fort Bragg, California, USA. Individuals with physical, emotional and cognitive disabilities are exposed to horse riding for therapeutic purposes.
Brenda Yancor, Los Angeles Rooted: Queer, Trans, People of Color Bicycle Tour, Baja, California, USA. Transformative summer programs give youth, women, queer, trans and people of color to create a bicycle-touring library.
Elizabeth Peacock and Patricia Shafer, NewGen Peacebuilders, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. Young people are equipped with the knowledge and reasoning behind conflict and inspired to imagine innovative solutions.
Do you have a project with the intent to help make the world a better home for all? We accept grant applications for Pollination Project seed grants, every day of the year. We love learning about changemakers across all continents and hemispheres and all they are doing to spread compassion, peace, environmental sustainability, generosity and justice.