THE RAINFOREST ACADEMY

The Rainforest Academy, spearheaded by Diego Moreira, is an innovative eco-tourism venture nestled in the heart of the Costa Rican rainforest, dedicated to preserving its ecosystem and wild cat populations. Through immersive educational programs, interactive experiences, and hands-on conservation activities, the Academy aims to deepen visitors' understanding and appreciation of biodiversity while minimizing environmental impact.

With a website, the Rainforest Academy can showcase its offerings, educate about rainforest and wild cat preservation while promoting conservation efforts. Multimedia content will provide insights into the ecosystem and challenges faced by wild cats and locals. Additionally, the site will serve as a booking platform, enabling individuals to plan eco-adventures and contribute to the cause. It will foster community by facilitating communication and sharing experiences with the local villagers and their projects. It is not just about information; it's about inspiration.

Beyond tourism, the Academy is committed to involving and benefiting local communities. By promoting sustainable practices, it creates economic opportunities while preserving cultural heritage.

Diego Moreira's vision for the Rainforest Academy encompasses not just conservation and education but also community empowerment and sustainable development. A website will amplify this mission, engaging visitors and stakeholders in the journey towards a greener, more connected future. So, let's join forces and make this vision a reality. Together, we can ensure that the Rainforest Academy stands as a beacon of hope for generations to come.

LE SIXTYTROIS

Le SixtyTrois is on a mission to create a community art space in Lormes, France, fostering collaboration and communication across abilities through artistic expression. Founded as a family project, it aims to bridge communication pathways between ability, culture, and self, led by a cross-ability collaboration between the founder, her son Nico who has Down syndrome, and her other child Méliss. The vision is to invite others to join in this transformative experience of inclusive artistry.

Le63's mission is to provide a space where people of all abilities can engage and communicate through their chosen artistic mediums, promoting collaboration and self-expression. By valuing community engagement and involving individuals of diverse abilities, ways of thought, and life practices, Le SixtyTrois aims to cultivate an inclusive and supportive environment for artistic exploration and personal growth.

Having a website will be instrumental in supporting Le SixtyTrois's mission by sharing updates on the project's progress, fundraising efforts, and vision for the space. Additionally, it will provide a platform for sharing blogs about the journey of building the space and fostering an open exchange with people of various abilities. As the residency opens, the website will serve as a tool for outreach and artist recruitment, furthering the project's mission of inclusivity and collaboration.

THE LIVING LIBRARY

The Living Library in Costa Rica is an Ethnobotanical Preservation Garden focused on education, research, and responsible land stewardship. Our Sanctuary hosts a diverse collection of Sacred Medicinal Plants, countering overharvesting driven by the increasing demand for these Medicines.

Our mission is rooted in preservation, with a devotion to maintaining the delicate balance of nature and human existence. We emphasize giving without expectation, ensuring the sanctuary remains Sacred for generations. We are committed to offering an elevated space for Sacred Plants, guided by deep love and respect.

We honor Indigenous Wisdom, serving as a bridge between tradition and seekers of profound knowledge. Education empowers; we share these teachings through immersive workshops and experiences, connecting past, present, and future. Here you can come and learn about these Sacred Species, working and connecting directly with the living plants. We aim to raise awareness regarding ceremonial spaces and provide guidance in the quest for a safe environment that respects not only the Medicine but also your experience. We acknowledge that the journey of healing and spirituality can be lengthy and challenging to integrate at times.

Our community is a vibrant tapestry woven by diverse souls, evolving and thriving together. However, our current website lacks sufficient information and maintenance, limiting our reach to a very small audience. Enhancing our online presence will amplify our mission's impact, connecting us with a broader global audience and facilitating meaningful engagement. We are open to suggestions for website improvements, aiming to better communicate our vision and make it accessible to all. Thank you for your support and blessings.

THE XU-OS

More than 20 years ago a quest began, a sacred journey of discovery, searching for healthy Human Relatedness. This endeavor required the sacrifice of every attachment to the traditional way of thinking. The whole paradigm of “approval” as the validating factor making a person worthy of love, had to be divorced and discarded. There had to be some way of looking at life and association with others that validates and feeds a person from inside rather than making them subject to everyone else’s approval.

In the rejection-pain of leaving the traditional-paradigm; from that loss of every sense of security, from that total surrender to the yet unknown TRUTH that must be out there, came an unfolding of knowledge. Revealing that all Humans operate by our Social-Instinct forming Collectives, where every individual is held in a magnetic field like BELONGING, because of their Authenticity. A new paradigm of BeING part of a Healthy-Whole simply because of the inherent value within each of us. A Social-Architecture that nurtures our Humanity, and helps us discover our internal validity.

The XU (pronounced zoo) challenging the subjugation of the Corporate-Matrix and Debt-Economy paradigm, is a Socioeconomic Operating-System (OS) built on that healthy Social-Architecture. The XU-OS is the framing of a new-world where everyone is inherently valuable and worthy. We are now ready to gather those who hunger and yearn to live in the mental-emotional and physical-financial ABUNDANCE of Human-Collectivism, into the manifestation of that Nurturing.

We must cast a wide net encompassing the Globe, willing to receive all who are aligned deep in their souls, as a portal of transformation from darkness into light, and love of the Sacredness that lives inside us all. Our website is paramount to the gathering of like-minded souls, prepared to participate in this sacred endeavor.

MATHEW MCKINNEY: A MUSICAL STORYTELLER FOR HEALING IN TIMES OF GREAT CHANGE & UNCERTAINTY

Matthew McKinney, a Musical Storyteller, Counseling Therapist, and Nature Connection Mentor, embarks on a mission of cultural repair through the expressive arts. Rooted in ancestral lineage and timeless wisdom, his work lifts the hearts, minds, and spirits of audiences and aims to foster deeper connection and inspiration in these challenging times. Through original musical storytelling, nature connection mentoring, and counseling therapy, Matthew weaves a tapestry of healing and cultural restoration.

His website will serve as a digital home to showcase performances, music, writings, and recordings, providing a platform for people to discover and support his work. By grounding his musical storytelling online, Matthew aims to reach a wider audience, facilitate tour planning, and share his art with the world. Additionally, the website will bridge his counseling and mentoring services, offering clear pathways for visitors to explore his holistic approach to healing, personal growth, and community support.

Matthew seeks to unify his diverse skill set and articulate his unique offering to the world. His work transcends traditional boundaries, drawing inspiration from lineage, indigenous connections and wisdom, decolonization work, and nature connection practices. Through his musical storytelling performances and therapeutic work, Matthew invites individuals to journey deeply into their own personal landscape, to reconnect with their roots, and contribute to the tapestry of culture and nature to face these times with honor, beauty, and purposefulness.

PLAYFUL PATHWAYS

Playful Pathways Platform will be an online hub, where individuals can learn how to relate through the art of play, fostering more empathy, resonance, and compassion on a global scale.

Our intention is to share playful practices that offer new ways to communicate within various relationships such as parent-child, romantic, and teacher-student. Our mission is grounded in the belief that play is a profound tool for personal growth, an essential for societal harmony, and a must for human evolution.

At the core of our movement we are wishing for a vibrant website—where individuals can discover, learn, and connect. Where visitors can have access to playful practices, valuable resources, and the opportunity to participate in training programs to become certified play facilitators. Through this ecosystem, we can cultivate a community of play advocates who spread joy, empathy, and creativity, transcending boundaries and fostering positive change worldwide.

Shifting from prisons of the mind to prisms of the heart, one relationship at a time.

By voting for a scholarship to support the Playful Pathways website, you contribute to amplifying its impact and creating resonance and safety for individuals worldwide. Our website will serve as a catalyst for harmonizing relationships, which is the first essential step for creating thriving communities .

These practices that will be offered are inspired by Waldorf Education, Improvisational Theater, Theta Healing and the concept of "Lila” , which is Sanskrit for divine play.

In the heart of all beings, a spark of innocence glows, Yearning to be seen, so its beauty it shows. Through play and connection, hearts align, Transforming prisons of the mind into prisms divine.

13 THANK-YOU’S

13 Thank-you's, an artist collective partnered with Kibubu Ufinyanzi, a pottery artisan group from Tanzania. They craft ceramic raku-fired prayer pots on Salt Spring Island, aiming to share their skills and initiatives with those who would benefit most. Their mission is to consciously create through community projects, encouraging and empowering those with limited resources while enriching their own creative expression. They view their prayer pots as a symbol of unity and healing for humanity, transcending cultural differences. Additionally, they raise awareness about sustainable water solutions, such as ceramic water filters and storage eggs.

Having an online presence would enable 13 Thank-you's to reach a wider audience and share their message globally. A website would serve as a platform to inform and engage visitors about their mission, inviting others to join their initiative and contribute to positive change. Through their website, they hope to inspire others to explore the transformative potential of clay and participate in their creative endeavors.

CHIRRIPO MUSIC MINISTRY

Chirripo Music Ministry is a sacred music community dedicated to elevating consciousness through the collective study and practice of harmony and coherence. Through in-person workshops, music events, online learning platforms, songbooks & song study, retreats, and ongoing training programs, we generate environments that inspire connection and personal growth.

Our mission is to create inspiring music-centric spaces where people can come together to explore the unifying principles of harmony, love, and coherence. By providing opportunities for collective study and practice, we aim to deepen our understanding of music's transformative power and its ability to bring people together in harmony. The results are felt in the community bonds that form between the people and therefore the overall health & possibility of the community is expanded.

Having a website will support our mission by providing a centralized hub for our community to connect, access resources, and stay updated on upcoming events and opportunities. It will serve as a platform for sharing knowledge, fostering collaboration, and expanding our reach to those who are inspired to join us on this musical journey. Together, we can allow music to be our teacher and guide, enriching our lives and spirits along the way.

For more information about Grant Ifflander, one of the founders, you can check out his website:

MICHELLE MOONLIGHT ART

Michelle Moonlight Art seeks to empower women through intentional body adornment sessions, fostering a healthy connection to the physical body and challenging societal beauty standards. Through womb circles, healing body painting sessions, and empowerment-focused photo shoots, Michelle aims to co-create transformational experiences for women of all backgrounds. Her mission is to remind women of their innate artistry and nurture their connection to true inner and outer beauty, promoting accessibility and inclusivity in the process.

A website would be instrumental in supporting Michelle's mission by providing a platform for women to learn about her offerings, book sessions easily, and showcase her professionalism to a wider audience. It would serve as a hub for her empowering work, allowing her to reach more women and expand her impact. Additionally, Michelle envisions a donation feature on her website, allowing those with more resources to contribute towards providing free sessions to others, furthering her commitment to accessibility and community support.

WILD TROPICALS®

Founded in 2022, Wild Tropicals® has burgeoned from a small contract growing operation to become Costa Rica's leading Biotech scale-up company. Our specialization lies in sustainable plant breeding, supplying the horticulture industry with novel species of ornamental plants, thereby fostering connections among millions globally.

Our mission transcends mere business endeavors; we are staunch advocates for ethically sourced wild tropical plants, conscientiously managing Costa Rica's natural resources while harnessing our bioprospecting legacy to counteract the adverse effects of human development on ecosystems.

Having a website will be pivotal in advancing our mission. Currently, local growth has been challenging, and the detrimental environmental repercussions of plant poaching persist overseas. Therefore, expanding our online presence and driving web traffic are imperative steps to elevate our brand and sustain our growth trajectory.

Your support means the world to us. We believe in the principle of reciprocity, where acts of kindness multiply exponentially. Let's continue to cultivate this culture of benevolence, expanding the circle of love and goodwill. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the world.

COLIAZUL COMMUNITY PROJECT

Coliazul Community Project, nestled in a rural Costa Rican village, integrates Waldorf-inspired holistic education with a sustainable Cultural Center. Our mission is to nurture children's holistic development through education and foster community spirit and environmental stewardship. The Cultural Center, rooted in sustainable architecture and cooperative participation, serves as a hub for lifelong learning, cultural expression, and regenerative living. Having a website is crucial to our strategy, enabling us to communicate our purpose, activities, and gather support from both local and global communities. It serves as a platform to showcase our initiatives, engage with supporters, and share updates on our progress. With our website, we aim to inspire others to join us in creating a harmonious and inclusive relationship with nature while promoting community life in alignment with our values. Thank you for considering our project, and we look forward to sharing our journey with you.

KALI WHYTE HOLISTIC HEALING

Based on Salt Spring island, BC, Kali Whyte is dedicated to supporting individuals towards greater health and wholeness. She offers physical, emotional and nervous system support via biodynamic craniosacral therapy, Thai yoga massage and mindfulness practices; all trauma-informed and delivered with attention to the individual.

With its roots in compassion and loving kindness, Kali’s work aims to support the blooming of human potential. She bases her practice around the knowledge that health is inherent to every being, thus each person holds the right and ability to reclaim their unique power and interconnectedness to life’s larger web.

Better representing herself and her work online will expand awareness while also showcasing her abilities and experience. It will provide potential clients with a clearer understanding of services offered, and how they may stand to benefit. Ideally, the design of the website will capture the spirit of Kali’s work and the values it is grounded in. In addition, the self-reflection required in crafting it will surely deepen Kali’s relationship to herself, fostering her own personal growth and skill development. Most importantly, a beautiful website that reflects Kali’s offerings will help her serve more individuals in need.