Archives: Schools

Providing scholarships to students that otherwise would not be able to attend primary, secondary and now vocational or university.

Norman Bird Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary and environmental education center with more than 325 acres of diverse habitats and 7 miles of hiking trails. Established in 1949 at the bequest of Mabel Norman Cerio, the Norman Bird Sanctuary, under the charge of her will, was to maintain the land “for the propagation, preservation, and… Read more »

One of 26 kindergartens in the town of Osijek, this is the only one teaching eco-awareness.  It is a public kindergarten and part of an international eco project. The children are learning green energy sufficiency in addition to preserving their traditional heritage and customs.  They are planting their own small gardens (many times in recycled… Read more »

A healthy ocean that is free of marine debris with water that is safe for all ocean activities, and a shoreline that is accessible to the public. Clean Ocean Access’s Goals are to: CLEAN: Eliminate Marine Debris OCEAN: Improve Coastal Water Quality ACCESS: Protect and Preserve Shoreline Access

Assisting indigenous and traditional communities in the creation of sustainable development projects that help to generate income without jeopardizing their biological and cultural resources. We have partnered with One Planet NGO to support the Maijuna community to raise stingless bees in the Amazon. Amazonian stingless bees produce a type of honey that is highly valued for… Read more »

Assisting indigenous and traditional communities in the creation of sustainable development projects that help to generate income without jeopardizing their biological and cultural resources. We have partnered with One Planet NGO to support the Maijuna community to raise stingless bees in the Amazon. Amazonian stingless bees produce a type of honey that is highly valued for… Read more »

This small school in the rural countryside of Xian was once visited by then President Clinton. Unfortunately in the time since, not much has been done to update the school itself.  The new partnership with Grand Circle Foundation has already seen improvements by way of replacement of the rusted gate at the entrance of the… Read more »

Located in front of the UNESCO Heritage Site Church of Tenaum, the center is a central part of life in this small community. Grand Circle Foundation’s first donation to purchase tables and chairs will give the center a much needed boost to be able to host activities promoting handicrafts and local dishes.

For the 88 students attending Tenaun, the new partnership with Grand Circle Foundation means that they will soon have new classroom space. The foundation’s first project is to divide a very large single classroom into 3 rooms, allowing different subjects to be studied simultaneously and the introduction of a new Speech Therapy class.

Our sponsored students are so grateful for the gift of education, and sponsorship covers more than school fees. What began as a way to support students who excelled but did not have the means to attend Secondary School in 2013, has expanded to include support for students in Primary Schools, especially young girls. Sponsorship covers… Read more »