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The Mother of Mangroves: Inspiration in the Face of Deforestation
As we approach July 26th, the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, we are thrilled to highlight Lia Putrinda Anggawa Mukti, co-founder of the Bhakti Alam Sendang Biru Foundation in East Java, Malang, Indonesia. Lia’s work has helped to bring more attention to mangrove forests and coastal ecosystems in Southeast Asia, with the hope of restoring these habitats for the well-being of nearby wildlife and her community.››
Read MoreBeth Roach
Beth Roach U.S. Accelerator Program Lead Elizabeth (Beth) Roach is a Co-founder of Alliance of Native Seedkeepers, an organization that was formed to keep ancestral seeds alive and to rebuild culture and food security in native communities. Beth has an extensive background in grants management, conservation, financial management, and organizing. She is also a storyteller…
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Brynn Foster Participant: 2019 U.S. Grassroots Accelerator Reclaiming a regenerative food system and Hawaiian food sovereignty. Region Honolulu, Hawaii Affiliations & Roles Founder & Director, Voyaging Foods Brynn Foster is the Founder of Voyaging Foods, a miller and baker of Hawaii-grown canoe-plant flour-based food products. The mission of Voyaging Foods is to reclaim and support…
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Ruth Aloua Participant: 2019 U.S. Grassroots Accelerator Preserving traditional ecologies and cultures to pass on to the next generation in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Region Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Affiliations & Roles President, Malu ‘Aina Center for Nonviolent Education and Action Ruth Aloua, based in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, is the President of the Malu ‘Aina Center for Nonviolent Education…
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Lyrica 2020 US Accelorator Mentor Mobilizing young people all over the Colorado Plateau to train, learn, and develop relationships in the face of climate change. Region Albuquerque, New Mexico Affiliations & Roles Co-director, Uplift Climate Lyrica (she/her) is the co-director of Uplift Climate, a youth oriented space that brings together young people from all…
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