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We're proud to share that Nuru has again been named a four-star charity by Charity Navigator, achieving an overall score of 95 percent! ?? Charity Navigator evaluates nonprofits in key areas, such as stability, efficiency, and sustainability to help donors make informed philanthropic decisions. Nuru earned 100 points in Leadership & Adaptability, 98 in Culture & Community, and 93 in Finance & Accountability. We're honored for this recognition and extremely grateful for your support as we continue to bring hope to the world's most marginalized communities. #Agribusiness #Agriculture #SmallHolderFarmers #LocalLeadership #PlantingHope

?? This #PeaceCorpsWeek, we’re sharing Nuru staff’s inspiring stories about serving communities as volunteers. “RPCV Honduras 2008-2010. I had the distinct privilege of working with talented professionals, inspirational community leaders, and brilliant nonprofit experts over the course of several tumultuous years in Honduras. What I came to appreciate — only much later in life [...] is that a service mindset implies understanding and working with people on a singular human level. Serving at an appointed place and set duration of time affords the pause to deeply engage with people and communities. Peace Corps gives the gift of perspective. I strive daily to honor this trust with understanding and meaningful engagement.” — Matt Lineal, Nuru Chief Implementation Officer #PeaceCorps #RPCVWeek

?? This #PeaceCorpsWeek, we’re sharing Nuru staff’s inspiring stories about serving communities as volunteers. "My service in Peace Corps Madagascar taught me the joy and wealth of cross-cultural collaboration. I am eternally grateful to the community of Ampondralava (fertile land) for embracing me as an educator and imparting invaluable knowledge about the Antakarana culture and dialect. A warm thank you to my Malagasy mother, Mama Deny, for her kindness and love throughout my service and beyond. The relationships I formed in my Peace Corps Madagascar service are what I continue to cherish most." — Bethany Ibrahim, Nuru Senior Impact and Markets Associate #PeaceCorps #RPCVWeek

?? This #PeaceCorpsWeek, we’re sharing Nuru staff’s inspiring stories about serving communities as volunteers. “The rural community that welcomed me to Luapula Province, Zambia, taught me the value of patience and the necessity of action. Day after day, they demonstrated that no matter one's circumstances, true resilience lies in the willingness to keep moving forward and working together. It was this place, these people, and this time in my life that rekindled my love for rural life and agriculture. Panono Panono fye.” — Casey Harrison, Nuru Chief Sustainability Officer #PeaceCorps #RPCVWeek

"At Nuru, we invest in people, not just solutions. By partnering with local leaders, we're driving lasting, community-led change from the ground up. We also know that sustainable change requires sustainable funding — every partnership and donation strengthens our financial resilience and brings us closer to communities thriving on their own terms." - Beth Atherton, Nuru COO ?? Photo: Beth with Nuru Kenya Managing Director Pauline Wambeti and Nuru Kenya COO Tom Kibet #LocalLeadership #Partnerships #Development

?? "By focusing on lasting meaningful choices and locally-led development, Nuru helps communities regain their agency, advocate for appropriate policies, and adapt to the aggravating effects of climate change. Nuru has been a leader in locally-led development since 2008, and Nuru will remain a leader in locally-led climate adaptation into the future for these foundational reasons." — Casey Harrison, Nuru Chief Sustainability Officer Nuru is lifting communities out of extreme poverty and supporting the socio-economic conditions necessary for lasting meaningful choices. We make this possible by: 1?? Promoting regenerative agriculture and improving crop yields 2?? Increasing incomes and financial inclusion 3?? Building food and nutrition security 4?? Enhancing agribusiness professionalism 5?? Galvanizing community-based dialogues Read on to learn about Nuru's climate resilience strategy: https://loom.ly/ELbC8WY #Agriculture #Agribusiness #ClimateAdaptation #ClimateResilience #PlantingHope

?? This #PeaceCorpsWeek, we’re sharing Nuru staff’s inspiring stories about serving communities as volunteers. “I served in Benin from 2017 to 2019 as an Education volunteer teaching secondary school English. My time as a Peace Corps Volunteer taught me many things. It taught me gratitude for the things I have in life, and for the opportunities I have had. It taught me patience, knowing that life does not always move at the pace you want it to, and that's okay. And it taught me that no matter where in the world you are from, and no matter where you go, you will find kind people, willing to help you find your way.” — Conner Swan, Nuru Development Manager #PeaceCorps #RPCVWeek

"Nuru meets pastoralists by helping their animals, farmers by helping them better tend their crops, and rural entrepreneurs by assisting to professionalize and grow their fledgling businesses. A grassroots approach means supporting livelihoods and businesses to help people help themselves.” - Nuru CEO Aerie Changala Last November, the Nuru Collective launched Nuru Niger, a locally-owned and locally-led organization that serves marginalized communities in the Dosso Region. Nuru Niger aims to strengthen livelihoods through member-owned agribusinesses that support access to veterinary services, markets for selling produce and livestock, and supporting financial and business training. ?? Find out more about Nuru Niger: https://loom.ly/KNKE7NM #Development #Agriculture #Agribusiness #PlantingHope

After facing setbacks during a period of unrest, the leaders of Esipe Dicha believed that the farmers' union was worth salvaging. Nuru Ethiopia has been working with Esipe Dicha since 2021 to rebuild the union and provide value to agribusinesses. Read on to learn how Esipe Dicha supports long-term sustainability ?? https://loom.ly/fdBT-6g #Agriculture #Agribusiness #FarmersUnion #Ethiopia #PlantingHope

Courage is resolve amidst adversity. Nuru has faced droughts, floods, locusts, fall armyworm, COVID-19, political unrest, and instability. Yet, with each new adversity, local leaders have chosen courage. ?? Learn about the values that drive our work: https://loom.ly/mv9L2ps #LocalLeadership #Values