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Creating agents of change in El Salvador with sustainable wearable art

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Everyone deserves to have equal opportunities, rights, and benefits,” says Marí?a She dedicates herself to creating wearable art and ethical jewelry using unconventional materials and creating fair employment opportunities for at-risk groups in El Salvador. Our partners usually help with opportunities in education and mental health.

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How adaptability during a pandemic transformed this YLAI Fellow’s Honduran sustainability company

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Beleaf is a sustainable fashion company that uses scraps to “upcycle” and create new clothing and accessories. Through years of production and education, the community has begun to reflect sustainable values by creating their own clothes through upcycling old materials. What is Beleaf? Tackling challenges: COVID-19 and beyond.

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EO Honored by Nuway Foundation for its Work Supporting UN’s Sustainable Development Goals

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In October 2018, Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) was honored by Nuway Foundation for the impact EO is making in helping the United Nations achieve its Sustainable Development Goals. Thirteen years later, Nuway continues its dedicated mission of HOPE for the people of Nigeria: H – for health. O – for opportunity.

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How Alternative Proteins Can Win Consumers Over

Revolution

Millennials and younger generations are acutely aware of the consequences of global warming (and how cattle contribute to methane emissions) and they are using their purchasing power to support sustainable-first brands. Microalgae, a sustainable substance rich in health benefits, is another promising area of development.

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San Diego Angel Conference VI Announces Six Finalists to Compete for Share of Largest Event-Based Angel Fund in U.S.

American Entrepreneurship

SDAC engages angel investors and provides coaching, education, and connections to founders. Founder Brad Hel ler Ecodrive – B2B platform that makes sustainability accessible, transparent and ROI effective. Each year, the program culminates in a live final funding event.

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How Somos’ Randall is Tackling Metabolic Health

Jason Malki

Conekta grew to become one of the biggest payment platforms in Latam but she had to leave to go on a health journey that pulled her into the world of health and wellness where she is currently tackling metabolic health and fitness with her new company Somos. I went through a health crisis of sorts.

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Elektra Health funnels new $3.75M round into helping women navigate menopause

TechCrunch

Enter Elektra Health , a women’s health technology company startup that raised $3.75 million in seed funding to continue developing its platform that provides evidence-based care, education and a community for women going through the various stages of menopause. Sustaining that is important to us. and beyond.

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