Stories of Pride
Growing Hope in Lebanon
The Fertile Crescent of the Middle East became home to the inception of agriculture more than 12,000 years ago. It is also home to Rabih Hamid, a passionate entrepreneur in Lebanon who is spearheading a new, more sustainable form of agriculture in the region. Sowing the Seeds Born in Beirut,
Hungry for More: Why your Next Steak Should Come from a Lab
Israeli startup, Aleph Farms, makes cell-grown meat in hopes of developing an ethical and sustainable alternative to steak for generations to come. By Ben Rappaport Didier Toubia, CEO of Aleph Farms, explains the process of cell-grown meat. Via Foodtank Dinner is cooking, the sizzle of the steak awakens the senses
Weaving Prosperity Out of Adversity
Meet Achenyo Idachaba Obaro! She is the founder and Creative Director of MitiMeth, which means. Achenyo’s aspiration is to create environmentally and economically thriving handicraft producing communities, so MetiMeth becomes Nigeria’s #1 choice in eco-friendly handcrafted products and a key non-oil exporter of artisan products. MitiMeth is an Award-winning Social
Mary Rose Zawedde: Seeds of Sustainability
Kampala, Uganda is the home of many beautiful things – Lake Victoria, the Kasubi Tombs, and the gorgeous architecture of the Mengo Olubiri Palace. These attractions are only a few of the reasons that tourists are drawn here. The city provides its one and a half million residents with views
New Possibilities Found in the Past
Egyptian entrepreneur Ahmed Yehia takes on ecotourism, and teaches us about trust, thinking resourcefully, and rebirth along the way By Amelia Shore 5,000 years ago, the people of Ancient Egypt believed Osiris was the lord of the underworld and judge of the dead. Killed and divided into pieces by his
Empowerment Through Plastic: The Urgency and Impact of Small-Town Recycling in Haiti
Through community empowerment, recycling, and education, Blada Johnson is alleviating poverty and cleaning up the streets of Haiti. By Ben Rappaport All photos courtesy of Kay Blada Recycling Plastic is one of mankind’s most impactful inventions. The versatile and malleable substance is made into virtually anything and is found in
Having Fun for a Sunny Future
Mother-Daughter Duo Connect to their Roots through Sustainable Entrepreneurship
The fique plant’s strong roots allow the fibrous plant to stand tall and stay connected to the world around them. Like these plants’ roots, sustainable entrepreneurs Laura Goyez Fuentes and María Fuentes stay connected to their culture by selling and promoting Colombian artistry that has been admired around the world
Being The Change · Kaley Cross · Rooted Reuse
Podcast: Stretch of Imagination – Interview with Janneke Geven of Terra Active
In this episode of the Heart of Waraba podcast, we interview Terra Active founder Janneke Geven. She is a young entrepreneur from Sweden that used the isolation of COVID19 restrictions to fuel her new line of activewear made from recycled materials. Read more about Janneke and her vision on the
The Silver Linings of COVID-19
Silver Linings of COVID-19 How isolation during last year’s pandemic inspired one woman to build a sustainable business Terra Active founder Janneke Geven It takes a special person to find the silver linings amidst the dark clouds of Covid-19. For Janneke Geven of the Netherlands, the pandemic created the space
Podcast: From Cow to Cactus: Adrian López Verlarde and Desserto Cactus Leather
Desserto is an alternative to animal leather, which not only kills cows but produces unimaginable amounts of waste, Desserto has patented a technology that transforms mature cactus leaves into a soft multipurpose material. The product is aimed towards brands of all sizes who are looking to transform their respective industries
