Seeing Social Impact
“Even if you fail in doing something ambitious, you usually succeed in doing something important.” - Peter Diamandis
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Healthy Lifestyle Coaching (HLC) in Indonesia recently celebrated a profound milestone in its mission to empower people to lead healthier lives. Their client, J., a man who is blind, initially faced significant lifestyle challenges, including excessive weight, poor dietary habits, a lack of exercise, poor sleep, and high stress levels. Over three months, J. transformed his life by working closely with HLC’s health coaches and his supportive wife, using a holistic approach based on four essential pillars: Nutrition, Exercise, Sleep, and Stress Management.
The local cocoa industry in Indonesia, once vibrant and flourishing, had been struggling. Farmers faced numerous challenges, from declining yields to fluctuating prices, which made cocoa farming less attractive. Recognizing this, Sulamina Chocolate aimed to support local farmers and create a market for high-quality cocoa, thereby helping to rejuvenate the industry. Thus, in 2017, Sulamina Chocolate was born with a mission to produce world-class chocolate while fostering sustainable economic growth in its community.
The impact of HEC’s programs was vividly demonstrated earlier this quarter when seven students from various programs participated in a mother tongue music creative workshop. This three-day residential training was a transformative experience for these young individuals, who learned to compose and write melodies for songs in their native languages. Initially, the students were nervous and shy, but as the workshop progressed, they discovered a hidden talent for cultural song writing.
At Latitudes, they believe in the power of small businesses to create big change, especially in resource-deprived communities. After several partnership projects with Khushbu, some of the staff from Latitudes decided to visit the artisan shop in India and see the impact firsthand. Their recent visit to the Khushbu workshop in Delhi reaffirmed this belief as they witnessed firsthand the impact of their partnership on the lives of artisans and their families. This heartwarming story highlights the transformative power of artisan-based businesses like Khushbu in empowering individuals and communities.
As the collaboration of Integrated Farm with Sergei, Natalya, and the local organization flourished, tangible evidence of their impact began to emerge in the form of success stories from farmers like Isxar and Javdet. Isxar, an ethnic Dungan farmer, became an unwitting pioneer in the quest for sustainable agriculture when he witnessed the staggering performance of biofertilizer on his sorghum fields.
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