Sarah: It’s great to be here, Spiffy! Did you know that all children (including your audience!) have basic rights? It’s the job of the government to make sure that children are safe, have access to clean water and healthy food, and can go to school, learn, rest, and play. But in many places around the world, these rights are not fulfilled. As humans continue to damage the environment, it is becoming even harder for children’s basic needs to be met. My work focuses on making sure that children can go to school and learn, they are safe even when disasters occur, and we all work together to address the climate and environmental crisis so that all children, now and in the future, can learn.
Will: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! Many people feel like climate change is an urgent problem but they feel powerless to make a difference. There's a huge problem where people want to use their money to make a difference but don't know how because of greenwashing. At the same time, there's a shortage of funding for solar projects below USD 5 million, since banks focus on utility-scale projects (over USD 100 million) and solar power for our homes (below USD 50,000). Now with Climatize, anyone can invest in fighting climate change by funding solar projects in their community with as little as USD 10!
Eric: It’s great to be here, Spiffy! We're on a mission to support young leaders and entrepreneurs worldwide. Through Watson Institute's fellowships, we're tackling the challenge of giving young minds the essential tools, mentorship, and skills they need to lead impactful lives. Our free programs will help more than 2,400 young leaders this year, teaching them about starting businesses, leading, and being good global citizens. Our alumni have raised over USD 185 million, created 1,900 jobs, and helped ten million people worldwide.
