Mel: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! Our company and team believe in the power of friendships to change the world! Some of the biggest challenges across the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals can’t be solved by one person or organization, much like sometimes you need to work in groups on projects assigned by your teacher. Landmark Ventures touches on all of the SDGs, but our main focus is on building relationships between leaders, funders, innovators, and experts to form partnerships that solve challenges together.
Thanks for having me, Spiffy! I started Share the Dignity in 2015 after reading an article about homeless women having difficulty managing their period. Instead of thinking “why is no one doing anything about this,” I thought “what is stopping me from doing something,” and decided to take action. The first year I collected 450 period products and distributed them to local charities in my area. Over 6,000 volunteers have now joined me to ensure menstrual equity for all, and thanks to their selflessness and generosity we have been able to collect over four million period products and over 800,000 bags filled with essential items for the people we support.
Thanks for having me, Spiffy! Good quality fresh food is expensive, and if you live in a city, it can be very hard to find. A lot of our climate and human health problems come down to one thing: we separated how we live from nature. FULL is putting nature back into our lives. We put gardens into and onto our rooftops, walls, and lawns, and we keep them running with technology that basically makes Animal Crossing real. We're aiming to give everyone the opportunity to be FULL with fresh, quality food, a place to make friends, and a future on this planet. What's extra awesome? Our approach also makes it easier and cheaper to heat and cool your homes and schools, which means we've got the boring checkmark adults need to say yes to something that's good for everybody.
