activities · 61
what they do
direct service · 55
- Cocoa Tree Seedling Distribution Small-Scale Farming and Tree DistributionDistributes 2,000 cocoa tree seedlings from high-quality varieties to local farmers.
- Community Education Centers (Bosnia and Herzegovina)Plans to open community education centers in Sarajevo and other cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina to offer tutoring, educational programs, and day camps.
- Community Health Services and Training Telehealth Consultations & Virtual CareProvides health services including tele-consulting, treatment advice, and medical information, and offers tailored training programs in CPR and first aid to empower community members with life-saving skills.
- Community Infrastructure Development (Bosnia and Herzegovina) Youth-Engaged Public Mural ProjectsConstructs and maintains community infrastructure, including an outdoor concrete skate park in Maglaj, Bosnia and Herzegovina, where it also provides skate classes and camps. Facilitates the creation of public murals in Maglaj, including one in the children's wing of the local Health Center.
- Community Infrastructure Development (General) Clean Water Access InitiativesSupports local development initiatives by helping to plan, design, and build infrastructure for access to drinking water, wastewater treatment solutions, and road networks.
- Community Mural Facilitation Youth-Engaged Public Mural ProjectsFacilitates the creation of murals in public spaces, including a 9-part mural in the center of Maglaj and a mural in the children's wing of the pediatric department of the Health Center in Maglaj.
- Corner Cafe (South Asia) Farmer Support through Social EnterpriseOperates Corner Cafe in South Asia, providing a positive work environment with fair income, workplace security, and opportunities for personal development and social integration.
- Delivering health services and medical training in Indonesia Telehealth Consultations & Virtual CareProvides tele-consulting, treatment advice, and medical information, and offers tailored training programs in CPR and first aid to empower community members with life-saving skills in Indonesia.
- Developing infrastructure and community spaces in Bosnia and Herzegovina Youth-Engaged Public Mural ProjectsConstructs outdoor concrete skate parks and facilitates the creation of murals in public spaces and healthcare facilities in Maglaj, Bosnia and Herzegovina, while also offering skate classes and camps.
- Developmental Services (Malaysia) Occupational Therapy for ChildrenOffers essential developmental services including feeding therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, clinical psychology, and parent support courses in Malaysia.
- Empowering smallholder farmers through sustainable practices Microfinance and Business Training for EntrepreneursEmpowers smallholder farmers through sustainable, tech-enabled practices, access to farmland, microloans, digital tools, and community-based mentorship networks.
- English Language Instruction and Visa Consultancy English Language Learning ProgramsProvides quality English instruction and preparation for the IELTS exam, and plans to create video courses and offer visa consultancy services.
- Enhancing educational opportunities through scholarships Targeted Educational ScholarshipsEnhances educational opportunities in rural areas through a scholarship program.
- Establishing community education centers in Bosnia and HerzegovinaPlans to open community education centers in Sarajevo and other cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina to offer tutoring, educational programs, and day camps.
- HIV/AIDS Care and Support (India) Mobile and Fixed Community Medical ClinicsProvides holistic care and support, including medical care assistance, lab tests, and vaccines, to men, women, and children impacted by HIV/AIDS in India, and offers medical camps at orphan homes for basic check-ups and immunizations.
- HIV/AIDS Care and Support in India Mobile and Fixed Community Medical ClinicsProvides holistic care and support, including medical care assistance, lab tests, and vaccines, to men, women, and children impacted by HIV/AIDS in India, and offers medical camps at orphan homes for basic check-ups and immunizations.
- Handmade Knitted Sock Production and Employment Artisan Production with Social ImpactProduces handmade knitted socks to preserve traditional crafts and provides fair, flexible employment to women in rural areas of Azerbaijan, supported by local wool yarn sourcing.
- Health Coaching Services Health Coaching and Education ProgramsProvides direct health coaching to clients and the community, focusing on nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management, and offers training and certification programs for aspiring health coaches.
- Health Coaching and Wellness Programs Health Coaching and Education ProgramsProvides direct health coaching services to clients, focusing on nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management through personalized meal plans, exercise routines, bedtime routines, and stress-relief techniques. Also offers training and certification programs for aspiring health coaches.
- Health Services and Training (Indonesia) Telehealth Consultations & Virtual CareProvides health services including tele-consulting, treatment advice, and medical information, and offers tailored training programs for CPR and first aid in Indonesia.
- Housing and Education for Tibetan Buddhist Youth International Educational and Cultural Support ProgramsProvides safe housing, meals, and access to clean water for children and youth from Tibetan Buddhist minority groups in a remote Himalayan education center.
- Infrastructure Development Clean Water Access InitiativesSupports local development initiatives by helping to plan, design, and build infrastructure for access to drinking water, wastewater treatment solutions, and road networks.
- Mariculture Support for Fishermen Sustainable Fisheries Management & RestorationAssists communities of traditional fishermen in an island province to successfully farm seafood products through mariculture, providing new revenue sources and economic development.
- Mariculture Support for Fishermen Sustainable Fisheries Management & RestorationAssists communities of traditional fishermen to successfully farm seafood products through mariculture.
- Mask Production and Distribution Emergency Supply DistributionSupported the production and distribution of over 75,000 hand-sewn masks for free distribution, providing employment for up to 16 women for 2 years through a $30,000 fundraising campaign.
- Mask Production and Distribution Emergency Supply DistributionSupports the production and distribution of over 75,000 hand-sewn masks for free distribution.
- Operating social enterprises for employment and community development Farmer Support through Social EnterpriseOperates various social enterprises, including Spice Islands Gelato & Cafe in Indonesia, Seed of Hope Coffee Company in Northern Thailand, South Asia Dairy Farm, and Corner Cafe in South Asia, to provide jobs, empower farmers, promote financial literacy, offer English learning, and ensure fair income and workplace security.
- Operating village libraries and educational support in Indonesia Early Literacy Book DistributionOperates a system of village libraries or "reading posts" in central Sumatra, Indonesia, providing access to books, tutoring, homework help, and facilitating community transformation.
- Plastic Waste Upcycling (Laos) Plastic Upcycling and Organic Waste CompostingTransforms single-use plastic waste into high-value household products using Lao craftsmanship, increasing economic opportunity and providing safe work.
- Promoting sustainable coffee production and agricultural research Agroecological Transitions & Sustainable Coffee ProductionExpands efforts to include sustainable coffee production and agricultural research and development, particularly in response to economic impacts on tourism.
- Promoting sustainable tourism and employment in Tajikistan Adventure Expeditions with Employment TrainingUses sustainable tourism to provide employment opportunities in Tajikistan by handling logistical, guiding, and hospitality matters for expeditions.
- Promoting traditional craft production and employment for women in Azerbaijan Artisan Production with Social ImpactProduces handmade knitted socks and hand-spun, 100% natural wool yarn, providing fair and flexible employment to women in rural areas of Azerbaijan and generating economic opportunities.
- Providing English language instruction and visa consultancy English Language Learning ProgramsProvides quality English instruction and preparation for the IELTS exam, and plans to create video courses and offer visa consultancy services.
- Providing developmental services for children in Malaysia Occupational Therapy for ChildrenOffers essential developmental services including feeding therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, clinical psychology, and parent support courses in Malaysia.
- Providing employment through mask production Emergency Supply DistributionSupported the production and distribution of over 75,000 hand-sewn masks for free distribution, providing employment for up to 16 women for 2 years.
- Providing health coaching and wellness education Health Coaching and Education ProgramsOffers direct health coaching services focusing on nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management, and provides training and certification programs for aspiring health coaches.
- Providing holistic care for individuals impacted by HIV/AIDS in India Mobile and Fixed Community Medical ClinicsOffers holistic care and support, including medical care assistance, lab tests, and vaccines, to men, women, and children impacted by HIV/AIDS in India, and conducts medical camps at orphan homes.
- Providing safe housing and education for Tibetan Buddhist children International Educational and Cultural Support ProgramsProvides safe housing, meals, and access to clean water for children and youth from Tibetan Buddhist minority groups in a remote Himalayan education center.
- Scholarship Program for Rural Education Targeted Educational ScholarshipsEnhances educational opportunities in rural areas through a scholarship program.
- Seed of Hope Coffee Company (Northern Thailand) Farmer Support through Social EnterpriseOperates Seed of Hope Coffee Company in Northern Thailand to help local coffee farmers access better markets and fair prices for their products.
- Skate Park Construction and Programs Youth-Engaged Public Mural ProjectsConstructs outdoor concrete skate parks and provides skate classes and camps, including a completed park in Maglaj, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Smallholder Farmer Empowerment Microfinance and Business Training for EntrepreneursEmpowers smallholder farmers through sustainable, tech-enabled practices, access to farmland, microloans, digital tools, and community-based mentorship networks.
- South Asia Dairy Farm Farmer Support through Social EnterpriseOperates South Asia Dairy Farm to offer organic and hygienic milk delivered to homes, providing employment and skill development.
- Spice Islands Gelato & Cafe (Indonesia) Farmer Support through Social EnterpriseOperates Spice Islands Gelato & Cafe in Indonesia to provide jobs, empower farmers, promote financial literacy, and offer free English learning opportunities.
- Supporting sustainable seafood farming for traditional fishermen Sustainable Fisheries Management & RestorationAssists communities of traditional fishermen to successfully farm seafood products through mariculture, providing new revenue sources and economic development.
- Sustainable Coffee Production and Agricultural R&D Agroecological Transitions & Sustainable Coffee ProductionEngages in sustainable coffee production and agricultural research and development, expanding efforts due to the impact of COVID on tourism.
- Sustainable Coffee Production and Agricultural R&D Agroecological Transitions & Sustainable Coffee ProductionExpands efforts to include sustainable coffee production and agricultural research and development, particularly in response to the impact of COVID on tourism.
- Sustainable Tourism and Employment (Tajikistan) Adventure Expeditions with Employment TrainingUses sustainable tourism to provide employment opportunities in Tajikistan by handling logistical, guiding, and hospitality matters for expeditions.
- Traditional Craft Production and Employment (Azerbaijan) Artisan Production with Social ImpactProduces handmade knitted socks and hand-spun, 100% natural wool yarn, preserving traditional Azerbaijani crafts and providing fair, flexible employment and income opportunities to women in rural areas of Azerbaijan.
- Transforming plastic waste into household products in Laos Plastic Upcycling and Organic Waste CompostingTransforms single-use plastic waste into high-value household products using Lao craftsmanship, increasing economic opportunity and providing safe work.
- Village Libraries and Education (Indonesia) Early Literacy Book DistributionOperates a system of village libraries or "reading posts" in central Sumatra, Indonesia, providing access to books, tutoring, homework help, and facilitating community transformation.
- Village Library System Early Literacy Book DistributionOperates a system of village libraries or "reading posts" in central Sumatra, Indonesia, providing access to books, tutoring, homework help, and facilitating community transformation.
- Waste Management and Upcycling Plastic Upcycling and Organic Waste CompostingCollects plastics (primarily types 2 and 5) for upcycling into products and processes organic waste through worm composting to create nutrient-rich compost.
- Waste Management and Upcycling (Indonesia) Plastic Upcycling and Organic Waste CompostingCollects plastics (primarily types 2 and 5) for upcycling into products and processes organic waste through worm composting to create nutrient-rich compost in Indonesia.
- Waste management and upcycling initiatives in Indonesia Plastic Upcycling and Organic Waste CompostingCollects plastics (primarily types 2 and 5) for upcycling into products and processes organic waste through worm composting to create nutrient-rich compost in Indonesia.
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- Developing a support center for Himalayan Freedom Co. in Nepal Religious Retreat Space DevelopmentDevelops a support center/guest house in Nepal to serve as a hub for future offices, supporting the expansion of Himalayan Freedom Co.
- Food Producer Training Residential Farm Apprenticeship TrainingTrains small and medium-scale food producers in production and agribusiness practices through a 15-week residential apprenticeship on a 22-acre farm.
- Rural Economic Development through Yarn Production Artisan Production with Social ImpactDevelops hand-spun, 100% natural wool yarn sourced locally to generate economic opportunities in rural communities in Azerbaijan, including negotiating for property, purchasing equipment, and working with shepherds.
- Support Center/Guest House Development (Nepal) Religious Retreat Space DevelopmentDevelops a support center/guest house in Nepal to serve as a hub for future offices, supporting the expansion of Himalayan Freedom Co.
- Sustainable Agribusiness Training (Indonesia) Residential Farm Apprenticeship TrainingTrains small and medium-scale food producers, particularly young producers under 40, in sustainable production and agribusiness practices through a 15-week residential apprenticeship on a 22-acre farm in Indonesia.
- Training small and medium-scale food producers in agribusiness Residential Farm Apprenticeship TrainingTrains small and medium-scale food producers (under 40) in production and agribusiness practices through a 15-week residential apprenticeship on a 22-acre farm in Indonesia.
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how they think
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- Community Education and Skill Development community_education_and_skill_developmentPROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL addresses skills gaps for students transitioning into the workforce and for farmers by providing workshops, training sessions, and community education centers. These initiatives focus on sustainable farming practices, business management, leadership development, English proficiency, digital literacy, critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork.
- Community Education and Skill Development for Workforce Transition community_education_and_skill_developmentAddresses skills gaps for students transitioning into the workforce by strengthening English proficiency, digital literacy, critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills through community education centers that offer tutoring, educational programs, and day camps.
- Community-Based Eco-Tourism and Sustainable Agriculture community_based_eco_tourism_and_sustainable_agricultureEmpowers local guides in rural communities by connecting them with eco-tourists for authentic experiences, offering training to foster pride in local culture and environment, and expanding to include sustainable coffee production and agricultural research and development.
- Community-Based Eco-Tourism and Sustainable Agriculture community_based_eco-tourism_and_sustainable_agricultureThe organization empowers local guides in rural communities by connecting them with eco-tourists and provides training to foster pride in local culture and environment. This strategy has expanded to include sustainable coffee production and agricultural research and development, offering employment opportunities and supporting local farmers.
- Community-Led Development Honoring Traditional Knowledge community_led_developmentSupports rural communities by honoring traditional knowledge and the wisdom of local people, aiming to build a future that respects the past and empowers communities to achieve sustainable change and ownership.
- Community-Led Infrastructure Development and Capacity Building local_infrastructure_development_and_capacity_buildingPartners with local authorities and nonprofits to plan, design, and build essential infrastructure for water, sanitation, and road networks, while simultaneously building the knowledge and capacity of local engineers and engaging communities in managing their own resources, such as waste.
- Community-Led Infrastructure and Capacity Building local_infrastructure_development_and_capacity_buildingThe organization partners with local authorities and non-profits to develop essential infrastructure, such as water, sanitation, and road networks, while simultaneously building the knowledge and capacity of local engineers and communities to manage these resources sustainably.
- Community-Led Infrastructure and Capacity Building local_infrastructure_development_and_capacity_buildingPROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL partners with local authorities and nonprofits to plan, design, and build essential infrastructure such as water, sanitation, and road networks. This strategy includes building the knowledge of local engineers and engaging communities in managing their own waste, fostering sustainable development and local ownership.
- Cultural Preservation and Economic Empowerment through Traditional Crafts cultural_preservation_and_economic_empowermentCombines cultural preservation with economic empowerment by producing handmade goods that modernize traditional designs, provide flexible employment for rural women, and aim to create a fully local supply chain, thereby preserving native production roots and restoring dignity by valuing traditional skills.
- Cultural Preservation and Economic Empowerment through Traditional Crafts cultural_preservation_and_economic_empowermentPROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL combines cultural preservation with economic empowerment by producing handmade goods that modernize traditional designs, provide flexible employment for rural women, and aim to create a fully local supply chain for traditional crafts, thereby restoring dignity and valuing heritage skills.
- Dignity Restoration and Cultural Preservation dignity_restorationPROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL focuses on restoring dignity and purpose by valuing traditional skills, enabling the continuation of heritage across generations, and honoring local knowledge and wisdom in community development efforts.
- Disability Inclusion and Rehabilitation disability_inclusion_and_rehabilitationPROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL promotes community equality for people with disabilities through job-site consultation, specialized training for rehabilitation workers, and group classes for community-based support.
- Disability Inclusion and Rehabilitation disability_inclusion_and_rehabilitationPromotes community equality for people with disabilities through job-site consultation for employed adults, special training for local rehabilitation workers, and group classes for community-based support.
- Disability Inclusion and Rehabilitation disability_inclusion_and_rehabilitationPROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL promotes community equality for people with disabilities through job-site consultation, special training for local rehabilitation workers, and group classes for community-based support, fostering an inclusive environment.
- Employee Empowerment and Incentive Programs employee_empowermentProvides fair wages and training in valuable skills like chocolate making to employees, and implements a selling distribution incentive program with bonuses based on sales performance to foster ownership and pride.
- Fair Trade and Ethical Business Practices fair_trade_practicesThe organization implements fair trade practices by offering premium prices to local farmers, providing logistical support, fair wages, and training to employees, and developing incentive programs. This approach fosters quality production, reduces farmer burden, and empowers employees with valuable skills and ownership.
- Fair Trade and Farmer Support in Agriculture fair_trade_practicesSupports local farmers through fair trade practices, offering premium prices for valuable crops, providing logistical support, and hosting workshops on sustainable farming practices, business management, and leadership development to incentivize quality production and ease farmer workload.
- Fair Trade and Local Supply Chain Development fair_trade_practicesPROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL supports local producers and preserves traditional practices by implementing fair trade principles, offering premium prices for goods, reducing logistical burdens, and developing fully local supply chains to ensure equitable compensation and cultural continuity.
- Holistic Empowerment through Training and Education community_education_and_skill_developmentThe organization empowers individuals and communities by providing comprehensive training and education in various areas, including sustainable farming practices, business management, leadership, digital literacy, and vocational skills, to foster self-sufficiency and address skill gaps.
- Holistic Health Coaching for Sustainable Well-being holistic_health_coachingThe organization employs a holistic and inclusive health coaching approach based on four pillars: Nutrition, Exercise, Sleep, and Stress Management. This strategy focuses on balanced, incremental changes and family-centered support to achieve sustainable health outcomes, adapting methods for participants with unique needs.
- Holistic and Inclusive Health Coaching holistic_health_coachingThe organization employs a holistic and inclusive health coaching approach, focusing on incremental changes across nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management, while adapting methods to support participants with unique needs and involving families for sustained health improvements.
- Holistic and Inclusive Health Coaching for Sustainable Change holistic_health_coachingUses a holistic and inclusive health coaching approach based on four pillars (Nutrition, Exercise, Sleep, and Stress Management), adapting methods for unique needs, and focusing on balanced, incremental changes with family-centered support to achieve sustainable health.
- Impact Measurement Aligned with SDGs sustainable_development_goals_alignmentMeasures social impact both quantitatively through IRIS+ adapted metrics and qualitatively through personal stories, aligning projects with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to effectively measure and communicate social impact.
- Integrated Community Development integrated_developmentTransforms rural livelihoods by integrating technology, education, agriculture, and mentorship, empowering smallholder farmers with sustainable, tech-enabled practices, access to resources, and community-based mentorship networks, while also strengthening rural education through digital tools and resources.
- Integrated Community Development integrated_developmentPROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL transforms rural livelihoods and uplifts communities by integrating various development pillars such as technology, education, agriculture, and mentorship. This approach empowers smallholder farmers, strengthens rural education through digital tools, and creates economic opportunities through socially responsible business models and sustainable practices.
- Integrated Rural Livelihoods Transformation integrated_developmentPROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL transforms rural livelihoods by integrating technology, education, agriculture, and mentorship, empowering smallholder farmers with sustainable, tech-enabled practices, access to resources, and community-based support networks.
- Integrated Social Enterprise for Community Development social_enterprisePROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL creates sustainable economic and social improvement by establishing social ventures that blend commercial activities with community development goals, such as job creation, skill development, and promoting local culture and environment, often aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- Social Enterprise for Economic Opportunity social_enterpriseThe organization utilizes socially responsible business models, such as gelato and cafe operations or transforming waste into high-value products, to create jobs, empower farmers, promote financial literacy, and offer educational opportunities, blending Western expertise with local resources.
- Social Enterprise for Economic and Social Improvement social_enterpriseCreates sustainable economic and social improvement through partnerships with social ventures globally, using socially responsible business models (e.g., gelato/cafe, chocolate production) that blend local ingredients/expertise with fair wages, benefits, leadership development, and educational opportunities, while aligning with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
- Social Impact Measurement and Alignment sustainable_development_goals_alignmentThe organization aligns its projects with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and uses IRIS+ adapted metrics to quantitatively and qualitatively measure and communicate its social impact, ensuring accountability and demonstrating effectiveness.
- Structured Project Agreements for Accountability structured_project_agreementsEstablishes agreements with projects that include targets, goals, metrics, grant amounts, and a typical 3-year timeframe, with potential for continuation based on review, to ensure accountability and measurable progress.
- Structured Project Agreements for Impact Measurement sustainable_development_goals_alignmentThe organization establishes structured agreements with projects, including clear targets, goals, metrics, and a typical three-year timeframe, to measure and communicate social impact effectively, often aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and using IRIS+ adapted metrics.
- Sustainable Waste Management and Upcycling sustainable_waste_managementCreates efficient, sustainable, and reliable waste management solutions by collecting plastics for upcycling, processing organic waste through worm composting, partnering with villages to establish materials recovery facilities, and transforming single-use waste into high-value household products to increase economic opportunity and provide safe work.
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what they call their work
Social Impact Measurement
Assists organizations in aligning their projects with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and developing specific social metrics, adapted from IRIS+ standards, to measure and report on their social, economic, and environmental impact.
relationships · 12
who they work with
- DVOR Partner — Plans to open a community education center in Sarajevo and other cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- DevHub Africa Partner — Partner organization focused on transforming rural livelihoods in Africa
- Green Fields Farm & Nursery Partner — Collaborates with Garden Education Center to establish a cafe promoting healthy eating.
- HEC Partner — Partnered with HEC (Himalayan Education Center) for creative education programs, specifically a mother tongue music creative workshop.
- Healthy Lifestyle Coaching (HLC) Partner — Partnered with HLC in Indonesia to empower people to lead healthier lives through health coaching.
- Himalayan Freedom Co. Partner — The Freedom Hub seeks to support the work of Himalayan Freedom Co. by developing a support center/guest house.
- Seed of Hope Dormitory Partner — Collaborates closely with Seed of Hope Coffee Company.
- Sulamina Chocolate Partner — Partnered with Sulamina Chocolate to support local cocoa farmers and rejuvenate the cocoa industry in Indonesia.
- Tabby's Partner — Partnered with local NGOs for mask distribution to children's homes, slums, and poor rural communities.
- United Nations Network — Aligns projects with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
- Wild Sumatra Tours Partner — Works with rural communities to empower local guides and connect them with eco-tourists.
- Wild Sumatra Tours Partner — Works with rural communities to empower local guides and has expanded efforts to include sustainable coffee production and agricultural research and development.