Betty Kibaara — Director of Food Initiatives, Rockefeller Foundation
Leading the Foundation’s investments in Africa, transforming food systems for children that increase access to nutritious foods.
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Choice Humanitarian
Two men, one city, one shared passion – and, today, an impact spread wide across seven different countries.
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charity: water — Building Sustainable Water Projects Worldwide
charity: water — A non-profit organization founded in 2006 by Scott Harrison.
Obakki – A Purpose-Led Lifestyle Brand and Foundation
Founder Treana Peake, supports artisan partnerships and funds development work through the Obakki Foundation.
Coalition for Rainforest Nations-Protecting Our Rainforests
Executive Director Kevin Conrad is credited for his many initiatives through Coalition for Rainforest Nations that help unite and sustain rainforests around the world.
Global Greengrants Fund – Supporting Grassroots Causes
Global Greengrants Fund is a charitable foundation that supports grassroot causes to solve environmental harm and social injustice across the globe.
Rainforest Alliance-Protecting Rainforest Communities
Rainforest Alliance, co-founded by Daniel Katz, is an international non-profit organization that unites organizations, rainforest communities, and farmers to build responsible business practices that will improve the livelihood of our planet.
Wildlife Alliance – Endangered Wildlife Conservation
Wildlife Alliance, founded by Suwanna Guantlett, is a leader in direct protection to forest and wildlife in Southeast Asia.
The Women’s Bakery – Empowering Women in East Africa
During her time volunteering with the Peace Corps, Markey Culver established The Women’s Bakery as a way to raise employment opportunities for women in Rwanda.
Chef Ann Cooper – Author, Chef, Educator, and Advocate of Healthy Food for all Children
Cooper has worked in food for over 40 years, and she currently combines this career with philanthropy.
Anna Zegna of Fondazione Zegna – Committed to Sustainable Development for her Local Community
Fondazione Zegna is a non-profit which partners with projects that help people grow autonomously and aims to champion younger generations.
Studio 189 – Promoting and Curating African Fashion
Meet the founders behind Studio One Eighty Nine, the socially and environmentally conscious clothing brand that incorporates their own African designs, textures and culture.
Choice Humanitarian – Empowering Rural Communities to Create their Own Vision out of Poverty
Two men, one city, one shared passion – and, today, an impact spread wide across seven different countries.