Interconnected Systems Change

Organizes and maintains an archive of Peace on Earth Day events and activities to document and promote ongoing nonviolence initiatives.

Leads an educational program that commissions artists to create urban print art discouraging violence and encouraging peacemaking.

Conducts a grantmaking program to strengthen nonprofit organizations working in peacemaking, including efforts to end violence against humanity, animals, and the environment.

Implements the Nurturing Inclusive Community Program (NICE) in Rockland County school districts to reduce school violence and support academic success, serving over 5,000 students.

Organizes Peace on Earth Day on the 25th of each month, promoting nonviolence toward the environment through observance practices such as abstention from animal cruelty, interfaith celebration, and peaceful family gatherings.

Creates and produces the Earth Requiem project, a multidisciplinary initiative featuring public installations, outdoor concerts, and immersive performances that address climate change, pollution, resource depletion, and nuclear proliferation while promoting environmental restoration and interfaith unity.

Shares plant-based recipes through its website as part of programming to promote nonviolence toward animals and support sustainable living.

Recognizes individuals and organizations making significant contributions to ending violence toward other species and the environment.

Supports Iranians in their struggle for freedom and democracy, with a focus on advancing human rights, animal rights, and environmental rights through advocacy efforts.

Creates and distributes educational content and workshops for consumers and the general public to promote understanding of the benefits of respectful and kind treatment of animals, people, and the environment.

Offers workshops, webinars, and digital learning courses for professionals including teachers, veterinarians, physicians, and fashion designers to promote compassion for animals, people, and the environment. Supports implementation of ethical practices through training and educational resources.

Represents the organization at global environmental events such as World Oceans Day 2025 in Nice, France, and promotes public dialogue on sustainability through blog content contributed by advocates, conservationists, and sustainability leaders.

Conducts dynamic grantmaking every three years focused on interconnected issues of animal welfare, environmental protection, and climate crisis response, directing 100% of donations to partner programs and implementation. The organization selects one critical area per cycle to raise funding and awareness, supporting urgent initiatives in conservation, community resilience, and wildlife protection.

Organized the Seventh Annual Full Circle Benefit Gala on October 25, 2024, which raised $600,000 for mangrove conservation efforts. The event serves as a primary fundraising mechanism for targeted environmental campaigns.

Conducts on-the-ground mangrove conservation and restoration efforts in the Dominican Republic, British Virgin Islands, Vieques (Puerto Rico), and Samaná Bay, including supporting nurseries, planting initiatives, and partnerships with local grassroots organizations and fishermen. These efforts are part of broader ocean health and environmental sustainability campaigns.

Provides direct support to Bolivian communities affected by Amazon deforestation and wildfires, including funding for freshwater wells, and promotes public support for wildfire response organizations during the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. These efforts are carried out through targeted campaigns and partnerships.

Advocates for the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health through public engagement and promotion of the One Health philosophy.

Published a report on pufferfish toxicity and emergency treatment in the Caribbean Journal of Science, contributing to scientific understanding of animal-related health risks.