A budding artist from a young age, Baby Panda is 9 years old and she loves animals (ESPECIALLY Pandas) and loves to draw. Some of you will be lucky enough to score traits that were drawn by her!
Kristiane has been a life long pandadvocate. In her youth, at the ripe age of 7, she was able to raise $1500 to save the pandas by hand-making and selling bracelets. She's ready to again use her art, her heart, and her creativity to give back.
Tunapanda is a Swahili word meaning ‘we are growing’. They are a non-profit social enterprise that runs intensive 3-month technology, design, and business training courses in extreme low-income environments of East Africa such as Kibera (Nairobi informal settlement). Their mission is to create environments and experiences that train lifelong learners, earners, and problem-solvers. Their graduates and beneficiaries go on to become successful professionals, freelancers, and entrepreneurs — while engaging in creative self-expression that gives them and their communities a greater voice.
Code to Inspire empowers young women in developing countries to drive economic and social progress by teaching them how to code, find programming jobs, and launch technology ventures. Code to Inspire (CTI) was established in 2015 starting in Afghanistan as the first coding school for young women by Computer Science Professor and former refugee Fereshteh Forough. Supported by organizations and individuals committed to the advancement of women in technology, the nonprofit training program has taught 150 young women how to code, build mobile apps and games. Over 70% of graduates have found work, earning above-average wages in their country.
1,000 Dreams Fund exists to provide greater access to educational opportunities so that all young women, especially those in most need, may fully realize their potential. Their mission is to support dreams of talented young women in need by providing access to critical funding, resources and meaningful mentor relationships. They invest in the future of high school, college and graduate women in need to help them achieve their academic and career goals. They support young women from all backgrounds, races, and religions and believe in equity and opportunity for all. Finally, they believe in “paying it forward” to help young women achieve their goals and dreams.