It is hard to believe that only a year ago, I joined THE WAY OF THE RAIN as its Board Chair. Today, I am grateful for the opportunity to witness firsthand the daily awe of discovery that The Way Of The Rain unleashes in adults and children. As we strive to make these moments of discovery accessible to all, your support is vital.
As you read this, millions of individuals all over the globe are choosing to make a difference in the lives of nonprofit charities whose missions are meaningful to them—nonprofits like?The Way Of The Rain.?Founded in 2015 by Sibylle Szaggars Redford?and joined by her husband,?Robert Redford, The Way Of The Rain connects individuals to the earth's beauty and plight, while at the same time, raises awareness as to what is environmentally at stake for all of humanity.
"As artists and through art, we have the power to open minds and bring awareness to our planet's beauty and fragility. As collaborators we unite to strengthen our voices and like raindrops, together, we nourish the river of life.”
~ Sibylle Szaggars Redford
2023 has been a devastating year for our environment. The National Centers for Environmental Information reports that this year, the U.S. alone has experienced some 25 significant weather/climate-related catastrophic events. Droughts and heatwaves like those experienced in the southern and midwestern U.S., wildfires like the firestorm which decimated much of Hawaii, the floods of the northeastern U.S.?and others are taking their toll with loss of human life and paths of destruction exceeding on average, $1 billion per event. The Way Of The Rain reminds us that we are both physically and spiritually one with our planet and it is in our hands, and only our hands, to protect her for our survival now and for future generations.
The Way Of The Rain has?accomplished much in 2023 including it’s larger-than-life artistic performances like "Hope for Earth," as well as educational film screenings and discussions, The Way Of The Rain has engaged tens of thousands of adults including more than 3,400 school children on three continents in crucial conversations about the environment. It has offered actionable steps we can take to alter the current destructive course we have charted related to our planet and its survival.?The Way Of The Rain?beautifully and poignantly illustrates the crucial environmental dilemmas we face and the challenges we must meet.
Our actions are like raindrops. One drop can make a world of difference. We invite you to be that drop of rain, act now and make a difference by donating to The Way of the Rain at?www.thewayoftherain.org. We thank you in advance as you join us in fostering innovation and creating moments of discovery through the arts. Together, let's build a better tomorrow for people and our planet.
“I believe that art plays a critical role in so many issues we are facing today; art nurtures the soul, provokes thought and inspires critical thinking.”
~ Robert Redford
