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.
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, Initiated a school Lunch Program for 930 students, Began Chicken Coop Project for nutrition and sustainable income.
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2026: Traveled with our first community service GlobalRISE ambassador cohort, constructed a new classroom, provided 35 uniforms (Grades k-3), planted 25 trees, expanded the school Lunch Program, sponsored 5 Secondary students
Meet our Team
Joshua Laplante
Founder, President
Luke Laplante
Founder,
Assistant Program Manager
Maeve Laplante
Founding Partner,
Assistant Project Manager
Herison Phanuel
Founding Partner,
Director of Community Engagement and Partnerships
Lovoi Lukumay
Founding Partners,
Director of Program Management
