The Dragonfly Project Competitors

Air, water, food, shelter, income: nature sustains every aspect of our lives. That's why protecting and conserving nature isn't just a matter of common sense. It's the smartest investment we can make. Since our founding in 1951, The Nature Conservancy has harnessed the power of nature to help solve our planet’s most challenging problems. And while the stakes are high, so is our resolve: to create a world where everyone thrives alongside nature for generations to come. We do this by working hand in hand with communities around the world. By committing to a science-based, non-partisan approach that’s stood the test of time. And by bringing people together, from all walks of life, to find common ground in nature.

Established in 1996, Pollinator Partnership (P2) is the largest 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to the health, protection, and conservation of all pollinators. Pollinators include bees, bats, birds, and other animals that are necessary for about 1 of every 3 bites of food and are critical to healthy ecosystems.

SEED Project Overview: Founded in 2002 by Amadou Gallo Fall, the SEED Project (Sports for Education and Economic Development) is an International NGO based Senegal that uses basketball as a hook to engage more than 2,000 youth from Senegal and The Gambia in education and leadership development programs. Our goal is to develop socially conscious leaders that have the tools to lead their country. Why SEED: With 60% of the population in Senegal under the age of 24, and only 5% enrolled in college, we have the opportunity to educate and empower a generation of young people. Since 2002, we have placed or found employment for 95% of our students who are now studying or working in 16 countries around the world. Our Programs: 1) SEED Academy: Boarding school environment for up to 40 middle school and high school boys and girls a year in Senegal. Students receive school tuition, academic tutoring, basketball training, English language classes and college placement support. More than 110 alumni have graduated from SEED Academy. 2) SEED Rise: After-school program for 1,500 boys and girls, grades K-12 in Senegal and Gambia. Students receive after-school basketball classes, academic tutoring and leadership development classes. 3) SEED Scholars: Career services and job training support for SEED alumni around the world. Programming includes: internship and job placement, career mentoring, resume and cover letter support, interview prep. Partners: Nike, USAID, UNICEF, NBA, Peace Corps, Babac'ards Foundation, CNEPS