The Adventure Project

Audible gasp from all the girls when we found out what...

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:17:59 -0400

Audible gasp from all the girls when we found out what @toryburch foundation donated to our silent auction. #happiness #tapgala (at The Adventure Project HQ)

Getting Geeky for our Gala! Geek Eyewear® is donating 50 pairs...

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:34:00 -0400

Getting Geeky for our Gala!

Geek Eyewear® is donating 50 pairs of their new, limited-edition sunglasses to our event. We love them!

They retail for $129, we’ll be selling them for $60. 100% of the sales will support The Adventure Project.

Get tickets now: www.tapgala.splashthat.com

Where are they now?

Tue, 07 May 2013 14:33:21 -0400

The Adventure Project would not have been able to grow and thrive without the help of our super-star volunteers and interns, past and present. We are so grateful to all of those who have come along with us on our adventure! So we decided to interview some of those wonderful people and see what they are up to now.

Current City: Mumbai, India

Do you have a blog or website? Yes!

What did you do while at The Adventure Project?
I was at The Adventure Project in it’s very early days, when it was just being incorporated as a non-profit. That meant that all of us wore multiple hats, so I got to help out with everything from communications to accounting, partner development to impact analysis. It was an amazing experience to learn just how much goes into running a successful company, and to be around the abundantly creative energies of Becky and Jody.

Why did you decide to get involved with The Adventure Project?
The Adventure Project takes on global development in an extremely unique way. It’s about wealth creation, rather than just poverty alleviation. It’s about building capacity, rather than giving charity. After spending a few years in the social sector, I knew that this approach was what is necessarily to really create sustainable solutions, to help others in the most dignified and powerful way. And I wanted to stand behind that vision.

What are you up to nowadays?
I head marketing at a social enterprise in India called Uniphore. We develop mobile applications in local languages to help deliver healthcare, banking and other important services to rural and remote parts of the country. I also organize an event called The Goa Project in India, which is a platform dedicated bringing diverse minds and personalities together to collaborate on big issues. Every other spare moment is filled with salsa dancing, studying Buddhism, traveling, and reading. Life is good, to say the least :)

What are your goals for the future?
I want to help my business scale to reach 10 million people in the next 3 years by getting a deeper grasp of how to most effectively deliver services to the poor, and building that out. I want to master Hindi, see South Asia, and continue evolving in my personal life as well as my professional life.

Want to give your mom a unique gift for Mother’s Day next...

Mon, 06 May 2013 10:26:00 -0400

Want to give your mom a unique gift for Mother’s Day next Sunday? In addition to that necklace made out of macaroni, consider giving your mom a gift that will give back!

Make a donation (of any amount) and we’ll send your mom a personalized e-card this Mother’s Day.

Click here to get started!

"Every dollar spent at a locally owned business generates two-to-four times the economic development..."

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:45:41 -0400

“Every dollar spent at a locally owned business generates two-to-four times the economic development impacts as a dollar spent on an equivalent non-local business.”

- Forbes piece on the amazing power of spending locally. (via poptech)

Happy April 25th. Break out those light jackets!

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:23:17 -0400

Happy April 25th. Break out those light jackets!

Join us! tapgala.splashthat.com

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:06:03 -0400

Join us! tapgala.splashthat.com

If you haven’t had a chance to read about this lovely...

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 07:00:31 -0400

If you haven’t had a chance to read about this lovely lady, Esther Havens wrote an inspiring piece about Rani on Valentine’s Day. She is Well Mechanic #30, and just one of the 140+ well mechanics you sponsored in India last year. Thanks to your help and support, people like Rani have been not only giving their community access to clean water, but inspiring their peers, friends and family.

Now that you’ve met just 30 of the many well mechanics who now have a steady source of income for their families, a sense of pride and dignity, and are bringing clean water to their communities, consider helping us out by bringing this program to Africa. You can learn more and get involved by visiting our campaign page, here: http://www.stayclassy.org/events/help-bring-water-well-mechanics-to-africa-waterworks/e23733

Meet: Rani!
Where she works: Bapuji
Family Status: 2 daughters
Job before becoming a Well Mechanic: She also works part time as a health worker, and helps out in local schools.
Why she decided to become a Well Mechanic: “Rani decided to become a well mechanic because she had seen so many children die from malaria and diarrhea, and the two wells in her village were constantly breaking. As a leader in the village, she thought she could do something to help.”

We want you to meet 30 of of the amazing water-well mechanics...

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 06:00:38 -0400

We want you to meet 30 of of the amazing water-well mechanics you helped to sponsor last year on World Water Day. Here’s Well Mechanic #29!

If you’d like to help us bring water-well mechanics to Africa, check out our campaign page and get involved, here: http://www.stayclassy.org/events/help-bring-water-well-mechanics-to-africa-waterworks/e23733

Meet: Tapan!
Where he works: Burul
Number of wells he maintains: 60
Family Status: Married with 1 daughter
Job before becoming a Well Mechanic: Farmer
Why he decided to become a Well Mechanic: To support his family, and to make sure everyone has clean water.

We want you to meet 30 of of the amazing water-well mechanics...

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 06:00:42 -0400

We want you to meet 30 of of the amazing water-well mechanics you helped to sponsor last year on World Water Day. Here’s Well Mechanic #28!

Meet: Brajendra!
Where he works: Satgachia
Number of wells he maintains: 36
Family Status: Not married
Job before becoming a Well Mechanic: Plumber
Why he decided to become a Well Mechanic: Everyone needs water to survive, and everyone should have access to clean water to thrive.

We want you to meet 30 of of the amazing water-well mechanics...

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:33:00 -0400

We want you to meet 30 of of the amazing water-well mechanics you helped to sponsor last year on World Water Day. Here’s Well Mechanic #27!

Meet: Subhasis!
Where he works: Sri Sri Ramakrishna
Number of wells he maintains: 42
Family Status: Not married
Job before becoming a Well Mechanic: Tutor to students
Why he decided to become a Well Mechanic: He wants to have a steady job with a reliable source of income, and to learn how to build and install new, efficient handpumps to even more communities!

We are taking over the Gansevoort Park Avenue and bringing 300...

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:20:23 -0400

We are taking over the Gansevoort Park Avenue and bringing 300 guests on an adventure through Kenya, Uganda, India and Haiti. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we team up with NYC Tech & Social enterprises to create jobs in developing countries & celebrate nearly one million people who will benefit from our efforts. Help us reach one million more by partying with us in style! The night will be filled with:

Specialty cocktails
Wine & Food Tasting. A culinary adventure with some of today’s hottest chefs.
Silent Auction. Bid on a chance to win one-of-a-kind luxe experiences.
Dancing. Lots of dancing.

To learn more: http://theadventureproject.org/

Click here to purchase tickets!

RSVP and share the event on Facebook!

We want you to meet 30 of of the amazing water-well mechanics...

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:02:00 -0400

We want you to meet 30 of of the amazing water-well mechanics you helped to sponsor last year on World Water Day. Here’s Well Mechanic #26!

Meet: Arup!
Where he works: Surjanagar
Number of wells he maintains: 46
Family Status: Not married
Job before becoming a Well Mechanic: Student
Why he decided to become a Well Mechanic: To start his own business, and to open up his own repair shop.

We want you to meet 30 of of the amazing water-well mechanics...

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:02:00 -0400

We want you to meet 30 of of the amazing water-well mechanics you helped to sponsor last year on World Water Day. Here’s Well Mechanic #25!

Meet: Parimal!
Where he works: Rishi Bankim Chandra
Number of wells he maintains: 47
Family Status: Not married
Job before becoming a Well Mechanic: Some part-time agriculture work.
Why he decided to become a Well Mechanic: For a a steady job and a bigger source of income.

We want you to meet 30 of of the amazing water-well mechanics...

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0400

We want you to meet 30 of of the amazing water-well mechanics you helped to sponsor last year on World Water Day. Here’s Well Mechanic #24!

Meet: Manotosh!
Where he works: Swami Vivekananda
Number of wells he maintains: 52
Family Status: Unmarried
Job before becoming a Well Mechanic: Part-time work doing some farming
Why he decided to become a Well Mechanic: A better job!

We want you to meet 30 of of the amazing water-well mechanics...

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 16:11:00 -0400

We want you to meet 30 of of the amazing water-well mechanics you helped to sponsor last year on World Water Day. Here’s Well Mechanic #23!

Meet: Sujan!
Where he works: Swami Vivekananda
Number of wells he maintains: 43
Family Status: Married with a 1-year-old daughter
Job before becoming a Well Mechanic: Day laborer
Why he decided to become a Well Mechanic: To find a better, secure source of income to support his family.

Happy Saturday!

We want you to meet 30 of of the amazing water-well mechanics...

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:50:00 -0400

We want you to meet 30 of of the amazing water-well mechanics you helped to sponsor last year on World Water Day. Here’s Well Mechanic #22!

Meet: Manirul!
Where he works: Rabindra
Number of wells he maintains: 54
Job before becoming a Well Mechanic: He had some experience with repairing broken wells, but needed more training.
Why he decided to become a Well Mechanic: He wanted a secure source of income, and his government (Panchayat) guarantees that. His goal is to become a big water contractor!

We want you to meet 30 of of the amazing water-well mechanics...

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:10:00 -0400

We want you to meet 30 of of the amazing water-well mechanics you helped to sponsor last year on World Water Day. Here’s Well Mechanic #21!

Meet: Subhadip!
Where he works: Sri Sri Ramakrishna
Number of wells he maintains: 36
Family status: Unmarried
Job before becoming a Well Mechanic: Unemployed
Why he decided to become a Well Mechanic: He wanted to help his community and start his own business!

We want you to meet 30 of of the amazing water-well mechanics...

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:14:00 -0400

We want you to meet 30 of of the amazing water-well mechanics you helped to sponsor last year on World Water Day. Here’s Well Mechanic #20!

Meet: Kumal!
Where he works: Pratapaditya
Number of wells he maintains: 75
Family status: Married with 1 boy
Job before becoming a Well Mechanic: Farmer and tutor
Why he decided to become a Well Mechanic: Becoming a Jalabandhu means you have to learn a lot of technical skills, he loves to learn! He is eager to earn more income and to serve even more people in his community!

Each week we highlight a different member of our Tribe and...

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:00:00 -0400

Each week we highlight a different member of our Tribe and community who inspires us. This week we’re showcasing: Mandy Houle! She is currently in the lead in fundraising for our World Water Day Campaign, check it out!

Current City (or where you’re from): Colorado Springs, CO

Tell us about you in 140 characters: Jesus saves me every day. He is making me new with each breath. I’m Dave’s wife and I’m Avery, Ashton and Ian’s mom.

Your blog or website: http://houlehouse.blogspot.com

Why did you decide to join The Tribe?
There is a constant battle in my mind and heart. I have these four walls, these small kids, and this beautiful man and then there’s also the world around me and I find myself torn between the two. I so desire for everyone to experience Jesus and His love. I hope and believe that providing jobs and dignity are a beautiful way to love the way He loves. Being a part of the Tribe is a way for me to advocate for and serve the world around me in a season when I’m teaching kids to read, reffing sister-wars and changing poopy diapers. I’m always honored and humbled when i join the latest adventure.

What’s a favorite book you couldn’t put down: Seven and Interrupted by Jen Hatmaker

What’s your theme song? It’s a toss up between “Break Every Chain” by Jesus Culture or “Your Great Name” by Natalie Grant

What’s your favorite piece of advice someone gave you: From my Grandma Elaine Elsberry: “When you don’t know what to do, the dishes are always a good place to start.”

What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done: Deciding to have my babies at home and teach them myself. Yikes!

What are you most passionate about: Heaven happening here, now.

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would it be? Right now? Either Ghana where my sister-in-law and family is, or Jarkarta, where my brother is.