🏝️ Project Lawud, Philippines 🌱 Seed Prize Winner 2025 In Sarangani Bay, #dugongs are endangered, and with them, entire coastal ecosystems. Project Lawud is led by young marine scientists who are training local communities to map dugong habitats, monitor threats, and raise awareness to support long-term #conservation of seagrass meadows and marine biodiversity. Thank you to Department of Environment and Natural Resources 12 and Protected Area Management Office of the Sarangani Bay Protected Se

What started as a classroom project is now one of Columbia’s sweetest success stories! 🍿 Mya's Gourmet Popcorn, founded by SEED Grant Awardee Mya McClain, has grown from an idea on paper to two thriving locations—one in the Columbia Mall and another inside Walmart. Her journey shows exactly why we offer free workshops, mentoring, and SEED Grants, because every entrepreneur deserves a helping hand on their path to success. We’re proud to be part of Mya’s story, and we want to see more local M/WB