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Learn more and support the mission: KelpForestAlliance.com   Kelp forests are some of the planet’s most vital and overlooked ecosystems, and they’re disappearing fast! I n this episode, we speak with Dr. Aaron Eger from the Kelp Forest Alliance talks about why these underwater forests matter, how they fight climate change, and what we can do to protect and restore them. ~ GoodViral Membership ~ Be...

Learn more and support the mission: HelpingRhinos.com Rhinos are facing a crisis. From brutal poaching to vanishing habitats, their survival hangs in the balance. In this moving and insightful episode of GoodViral , we sit down with Simon Jones, CEO of Helping Rhinos , to explore what it takes to save these iconic animals. Simon takes us behind the scenes of rhino conservation, from the heartbreak...

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In this episode of GoodViral , we sit down with Corlevin Kalalo , Projects Director at Seven Clean Seas , to delve into the pressing issue of plastic pollution in Indonesia and the innovative solutions being implemented to combat it. Corlevin shares insights into the organization's multifaceted approach, which includes community engagement, education, and scalable models that can be replicated glo...

The Secret to Cleaner, Cooler Cities is Here!  Visit Respyre here: https://www.gorespyre.com/ Our cities are getting hotter. Air pollution is making it harder to breathe. But what if the solution to both problems has been right under our noses all along?  In this episode of GoodViral, we sit down with Auke Bleij, co-founder of Respyre, a company in the Netherlands revolutionizing urban spaces by u...

Get involved now: https://www.underthesamesun.com/get-involved/ Listener and Viewer Discretion Advised People with Albinism (“Albinos”) are being hunted.  Right now, in parts of the world, people with albinism are targeted for their body parts—fueled by superstition and a lucrative black market trade. In some places, election years bring a surge in these brutal attacks, as people believe their bod...

Support Sea-Watch now: https://sea-watch.org/en/donate/   In this eye-opening episode, we speak with Giulia Messmer from Sea-Watch , a search and rescue organization dedicated to saving lives in the central Mediterranean - one of the most dangerous migration routes in the world. The Mediterranean has become a graveyard for thousands of refugees fleeing war, violence, and persecution, primarily fro...

Support Melembe Rise: https://www.malemberise.org/donate In this episode, Sarah Castor-Johnson from Malembe Rise joins us. She helps us explore the transformative work of Malembe Rise, a nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing the next generation of leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). We dive into the organization’s flagship initiative, the Club of Leaders , a dynamic leadersh...

Give a “watt” and support GivePower: https://donate.givepower.org/donate-now   The story of GivePower and solar-powered solutions to developing regions that need them most. Focusing on providing clean energy solutions to communities in need, particularly with clean and fresh water. Solar power can be used to bring electricity and clean water to schools, medical clinics, and other essential facilit...

Support whales here: https://www.pacificwhale.org/how-you-can-help/ We dive deep into the vital work of the Pacific Whale Foundation with their Senior Research Analyst, Jens Currie . Jens shares the organization's mission to research, educate, and conserve whales and dolphins across the Pacific, shedding light on the major threats these marine mammals face every day. From vessel collisions to acou...

In this episode of the GoodViral podcast, we discuss the importance of finding optimism amidst environmental challenges and the role of communities in addressing global issues. The conversation emphasizes the need to shift focus from villains to heroes, highlighting the inspiring stories of individuals and organizations making a positive impact. We encourage listeners to take personal responsibili...

Take action and support the Great Barrier Reef Foundation here: ⁠https://www.barrierreef.org/you-can-help⁠   In this conversation, Teresa discusses the importance of coral reefs and their threats from climate change. She explains the Great Barrier Reef Foundation’s work to unite scientists and engineers in creating reef restoration solutions. Teresa highlights successes like restoring the largest...

Take action with Transparent Hands here: https://www.transparenthands.org/patients-list/   Join us for a powerful conversation with Transparent Hands, the largest technology platform for crowdfunding healthcare in Pakistan. This organization is saving lives by connecting donors with patients needing free surgeries, amputations, and life-changing prosthetics. In this episode you'll discover: How Tr...

https://amazonwatch.org/take-action Leila Salazar-Lopez, the Executive Director of Amazon Watch, shares her insights on the critical role of indigenous communities in safeguarding the Amazon, the challenges they face, and Amazon Watch's efforts to empower them and preserve this vital ecosystem. -- In this episode, you will: -- - Learn about the unique challenges faced by indigenous communities in...

In this episode of GoodViral, we sit down with Stan Bullis, Founder and CEO of Unbridled Group, to delve into their unique business philosophy centered on the 20/20/60 rule. This groundbreaking approach allocates 20% of the company's profits to charity, 20% to reinvestment into the people and business (which gave them survival resources during the 2020 pandemic), and 60% to shareholders. Join us a...

Do you feel trapped with doom scrolling or bombarded by bad news from around the world?  Sign up for the free Future Crunch newsletter here: https://futurecrunch.com/goodnews/   Contrary to what you see in mass media, some amazing successes and progress are happening every day, but we don’t hear about them from mass media. So, where can you go to find all the good news from around the world?  Futu...

Support Free the Slaves here: https://freetheslaves.net/donate/ -- About Our Guest -- Bukeni has helped put a Congolese warlord behind bars at the International Criminal Court (ICC) releasing more than 360 children from the militia in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.  Today Bukeni is the Executive Director of Free the Slaves; and for more than 20 years Bukeni has been helping free slaves...

Laurel Sutherlin from the Rainforest Action Network (RAN), an organization that leads campaigns against many of the world's most powerful corporations and financial institutions- such as, banks and insurance companies. RAN holds these banks and insurance companies accountable for their role in driving deforestation, human rights abuses, and the climate crisis.  Laurel has been with RAN for over 10...

Support Gorilla Doctors: https://www.gorilladoctors.org/donations/ With only 1,063 mountain gorillas in existence and with an ever-decreasing number of Grauer’s gorillas left in the world today, the health and well-being of every individual gorilla are vital to the species’ survival.  Join the GoodViral Podcast in our interview with Amy Bond from Gorilla Doctors. They’ve been providing hands-on ve...

*Trigger Warning: Child Trafficking, Modern Slavery, Child Marriage, and other Humanitarian sensitive topics* What does modern slavery look like? Are women involved in child trafficking? Is child marriage a form of slavery? And, what are some current causes of starvation in a world with so much food? We are going to answer these questions in this Host2Host episode. There are many movies and terrif...

BizGees stands for the autonomy for every human being. Zufi Deo, one of the founders of BizGees and Arts4Refugees, gives us hope about the changing world and how businesses are already transforming from money-making machines to world changers. He has previously supported 2,000 entrepreneurs in London using the sharing economy approach over 10 years. He currently leads with a team at BizGees and Ar...

Welcome to the GoodViral Podcast! When Good Goes Viral, The World Gets Better. --- Listen to the Podcast --- Spotify: https://bit.ly/GoodViralPodcast Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/GoodViralPodcasts Anchor. FM: https://anchor.fm/goodviral -- About Our Guest -- Michael French is the Director of Operations for Green Forests Work. Prior to becoming Director of GFW, he served in a joint Forester positi...

Welcome to the GoodViral Podcast!  When Good Goes Viral, The World Gets Better.   --- Listen to the Podcast ---   Anchor. FM: https://anchor.fm/goodviral Spotify: https://bit.ly/GoodViralPodcast   Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/GoodViralPodcasts    -- About Our Guest --   Jason Christensen was seeing the increasing number of people experiencing homelessness and de...

Welcome to the GoodViral Podcast!  When Good Goes Viral, The World Gets Better. --- Listen to the Podcast ---  Anchor. FM: https://anchor.fm/goodviral  Spotify: https://bit.ly/GoodViralPodcast  Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/GoodViralPodcasts --- About GoodViral ---  We believe that people can, and want to, do more to help others.  So we invite you to join the conversa...

-- About Our Guest --  Laurie has logged more than 10,000 hours as a nonprofit financial analyst, including advising a wide range of media outlets on investigative pieces involving nonprofits, conducting research and financial analysis, and providing interviews for television and radio, as well as print/online publications.  Laurie has been quoted in publications like The Wall Street Jou...