Welcome to the Humans of Project Earth Community! 🎉

Humans of Project Earth (HOPE), is a collective of people helping each other make a difference in our world.

We can make a bigger difference when we work together, so HOPE is a curation of resources in the aid sector and a place where we can be inspired by others, seek help, and build a better tomorrow.

We ignite the humanitarian spirit, believing everyone has the potential to make positive change. We see world challenges as opportunities for empathy and action, not obstacles. By simplifying the giving process and making it accessible to all through education, community, and hands-on action, we empower individuals from all backgrounds to take charge.

Redefining “Humanitarian’’

Hi! I’m Angela Ng. I’m an engineer and public health advocate with a passion for making a difference. My work has taken me to Bangladesh, Rwanda, and beyond, where I've worked on water, sanitation, health, and disaster resiliency. I’ve always wanted to be a "humanitarian," but felt it was only for those on the front lines of crises. Then it hit me: every act of kindness makes one a humanitarian. We’re all just humans, trying to find our way on this earth, making a difference one action at a time.

My love of our world drove me towards Climate work, and I found so many amazing online communities for climate action that had networking, community-building, and resource-sharing galore (such as Work on Climate, Women and Climate, ClimateAction.Tech, and My Climate Journey). I scoured the internet for humanitarian-focused groups and found none. There were communities for remote workers, freelancers, and entrepreneurs, and paid memberships for big NGOs, but I was looking for something open, free, manageable, something like the mutual aid groups during COVID.

So, inspired by how people shared stories, raised awareness, and helped each other out during the pandemic on the ground level, I thought, "Could we put our heads together and do something more? Could we educate, network, or start a program or a project that isn’t organization to organization, but people to people?" With that spark, I’m starting HOPE: Humans of Project Earth.

We’re a collective of good humans who inspire each other daily, sharing resources and ideas. It's time we bring our efforts together to help one another, and help others.

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Let’s Get Started!

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First up is learning how to use HOPE’s Slack.

Click here to read all about what channels we have and how to network with others.

How To Guide

Next, check out our resource guide.

You can look at different topics and how to get started in those areas such as Water and Sanitation, or look at general guidelines for how to get a job or fundraise!

Resource guide

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How can you help?

Use these resources to help others: that’s what they are here for!
Offer your knowledge or expertise in a channel - whether it’s posting jobs in #04_jobs, or lending a hand to any project in #03_help, posting articles of what’s happening in a specific topic or region, or just stating you have time to network or chat if anyone has questions!
Volunteer as a channel lead - geo-based or topic-based, help us host events, contribute and clean up resources, and lend a hand!
Contribute to the resources - there is no way one can be definitive and have all the answers, so we know we are missing something, the resource may not be a useful resource, or might not be updated!

Send us comments and things to add that we can vet and incorporate - we’re better when we work together. To volunteer or give feedback, message @Angela Ng on Slack.

<aside> ⚠️ At HOPE: Humans of Project Earth, we recognize that good intentions need thoughtful execution. We're passionate about making a difference, but we're also aware that eagerness must be paired with understanding and respect. That's why HOPE was created.

We strive to be effective and mindful in our efforts, avoiding biases and misguided actions. By listening, learning, and collaborating with local experts, we honor the wisdom and experiences of those we aim to assist. Our focus is on building a network of compassionate individuals committed to meaningful change, the right way.

Join us at HOPE, where passion meets purpose, and together we can create a brighter, more connected world.

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<aside> 💥 Don’t forget to join our Slack Community Here – You'll be invited to fill out a form to get an invite!

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Please read our Community Guidelines to help keep our values and missions at the forefront of our community:

HOPE Community Guidelines