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.
Meet our Team
Joshua Laplante
Founder, President
Luke Laplante
Founder,
Assistant Program Manager
Lovoi Lukumay
Director of Program Management
Herison Phanuel
Director of Community Engagement and Partnerships
Maeve Laplante
Assistant Project Manager
