Far Away Projects

Far Away Projects Welcomes Annie Coleman as Executive Director We are delighted to announce that Annie Coleman has been appointed the Executive Director of Far Away Projects, as our founder Desiree Tavera transitions to her new role as Board President. Annie has been an integral driving force within the organization, serving as Director of Communications for the past four years. Under her leadership, Far Away Projects clarified its mission and core programs, grew its newsletter to over 8,500 readers, and launched a podcast with listeners in nearly 30 countries. With over a decade of experience in social impact, placemaking, and project management, Annie brings a proven ability to foster internal resilience and cohesion, while nurturing unique and meaningful partnerships. Her dedication to community-driven solutions, honed through her work with TEDx, La Calaca, Flat Iron Arts, and Fly Ranch, will guide Far Away into its next chapter. Based in Mexico City, Annie combines a global perspective with a deep commitment to cultivating enduring local impact. We look forward to her vision and leadership as we continue connecting grassroots initiatives to the tools and resources they need to thrive.

How do you guarantee a good year? ?? The answer is gratitude. We are grateful for your ongoing support of Far Away Projects and for our project leaders who come from around the world with powerful ideas to transform their communities. We are honored to be a part of their journey ??? We wanted to share this heartfelt video featuring a few of our project leaders expressing their gratitude for Far Away. How many times can we say gratitude in one post? Just one more time. What are you grateful for right now? ?? ?#socialimpact #environmentalimpact #unsdgs #communitybuilding #nonprofit

In 2016, Far Away embarked on our first project in Lobitos, Peru. Among other collaborations with the local community, we held seaweed and mollusk aquaculture trainings for the Association of Fishermen. I’m thrilled to see new research being published that supports the work we did ???????????? #biodiversity #regenerativeculture #ancestralwisdom

Partnerships to create cultural and ecological resilience ???? Ripple is an incredible project focused on creating cultural and ecological resilience in the Great Basin Region through partnerships with Native tribes and local museums. Ripple approached us in 2022 seeking fiscal sponsorship to receive tax-deductible donations for their project. Since then, we have worked together to hone their communications and fundraising strategies and further develop their programming. ??? Far Away Projects’ mission statement is firmly rooted in the 17th SDG and we believe that partnerships are the key to solving our most pressing environmental and humanitarian issues. Learn more about us and the 17th SDG: https://lnkd.in/deZymNUH #unsdgs #partnerships #partnershipsforthegoals #environmentalsolutions #fiscalsponsorship

?? Empowering organizations who are making an impact in their own communities ?? Los Amigos De La Esquina is an incredible nonprofit in Mexico dedicated to empowering Native Mayan and Mexican children in Tulum. LADLE gives children the opportunity to be their most authentic selves by creating a safe space in the community that radiates love and acceptance. They provide programs centered around art, well-being, environmental consciousness, and life skills. ? LADLE partnered with us, Far Away Projects, in 2022 so that they could receive tax-deductible donations in the US, as well as communications and fundraising support. Learn more about the support that we offer to projects, like LADLE, who are making an impact in their own communities ?? https://lnkd.in/deZymNUH #EmpowerChildren #CommunityLove #UNSdgs #AuthenticityMatters #WellnessForAll #ArtsEducation

How a napkin idea became a climate tech company with global accolades ?? Graduated project success story ? In 2018, the founders of Project Vesta approached Far Away with a ‘napkin idea’. Their concept involved utilizing a mineral called Olivine to extract gigatons of CO2 from the atmosphere, accelerating the Earth’s natural process of carbon sequestration. They came to Far Away seeking fiscal sponsorship to accept donations, as well as support with their communications, programming, and fundraising strategy. Their original goal was to raise an ambitious $1.5 million but with the support of Far Away they developed their fundraising and communications strategy, built a strong team, and raised $2.1 million in just one year. They graduated our program in 2022 to become their own nonprofit, and have now incorporated as a climate tech company with global accolades. The funds they raised through Far Away enabled successful testing and gradual deployment of their mineral on beaches nationwide. ? Learn more about Vesta’s story in our podcast interview with CEO Tom Green! https://lnkd.in/dyErbhfJ #carboncapture #climateaction #climateproject #unsdgs

??? Celebrating 8 Years of Impact at Far Away Projects ??? Hey friends! ?? Today marks 8 incredible years of building a better world together. To date, we have supported 80+ NGO projects in 20+ countries, a number that is growing rapidly, and it’s been a wild ride! ?? From everyone at Far Away, thank you for your incredible support over the years! ?? Today, on our 8-year anniversary, you can help us keep the momentum going by making a donation of 8…something. Whether it’s $8, $80, $800, or $8,000, every bit counts! Can’t donate right now? Consider sharing this post with 8 (or 80,000) of your friends. Thanks for being part of our journey towards a more equitable and regenerative future! ?? Visit our website to donate: https://lnkd.in/gv5XAsgs #FarAwayProjects #8YearsStrong #ImpactTogether

Empowering communities through land regeneration ??? Graduated project success story ? In 2020, a project called Regenerative Farms approached Far Away with an idea to empower women and indigenous communities to combat climate change through land regeneration. We guided them through our incubation program, aiding in strategy development and operations. Through this, they created a model for Regeneration Hubs that empower farmers, strengthen local organizations, and restore ecosystem services. With our support, they raised nearly $200,000 and obtained nonprofit status in just one year! They have since established 12 hub partnerships in Indonesia, Peru, and Honduras. We are so grateful to our community who makes this work possible ?? Click the link in our bio to subscribe to our newsletter and join the Near & Far community. ???? #FarAwayProjects #LandRegeneration #EmpowerCommunities #climateaction #unsdgs

Meet David who is creating local impact through forest management ?? In 2021, David approached Far Away Projects with an idea to protect the rich resources of the Gabonese forest and preserve the heritage of the people of Gabon, Africa. Through our partnership, they were able to raise $135,000 in just one year, which covered the cost of farming equipment for 10 Gabonese villages and forest management fees for 10,000 trees. They worked with 1,500 Gabonese people who were previously engaged in elephant poaching due to limited economic resources, providing jobs in sustainable agriculture and forest management. Over the last two years, they have planted 34,000 trees which stand tall not only as a symbol of environmental conservation but as a representation of a brighter, more sustainable future for the people who call Gabon home.?? None of this would be possible without your support of Far Away Projects and the work that we do transforming powerful ideas into global movements ??? https://lnkd.in/gqUHvZ5x

?? Community Cooperation ?? We have said from the beginning that we believe community cooperation can solve the world's biggest humanitarian and environmental issues. But what does that look like in practice? To us, community cooperation means building meaningful, cross-sector partnerships to achieve all 17 SDGs. That's why we focus on transforming grassroots initiatives into global movements. ??? This #GivingTuesday, you can join us in working towards a more equitable and regenerative future. If you believe that local solutions can have worldwide impact, please help us keep our work going by making a one-time or monthly donation today. https://lnkd.in/gv5XAsgs ???? #CommunityCooperation #GlobalImpact #SDGs #UNSDGs #Nonprofit #EquitableFuture?