ABOUT US
Mission
Global RISE - RI exists to provide citizens, organizations, and private and public institutions the opportunity to support equitable access to education, participate in social-cultural immersive experiences, and promote environmental conservation.
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Our mission is to uplift communities by breaking barriers to education in rural and indigenous communities
History
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2017: Student Service Learning with The Greene School, RI Completed Classroom Renovations
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2018: Returned to Oldonyowas Primary School. Community Ambassadors
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2019-20: Sponsored reforestation efforts in Oldonyowas Schools
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2022: Supplied 98 uniforms to children living in harsh conditions.
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2023: Partnership discussions with Loosingeran Primary School.
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2024: Water tank donation, classroom teaching, and community strategic planning.
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2025: Supplied 33 desks, 66 uniforms, 75 children books, building renovations, purchased 120 trees
Meet our Team
Joshua Laplante
Founder, President
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Luke Laplante
Founder,
Assistant Program Manager
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Lovoi Lukumay
Director of Program Management
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Herison Phanuel
Director of Community Engagement and Partnerships
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Maeve Laplante
Assistant Project Manager
