About Us

A Letter From Our Founders

We are a husband/wife creative team (photographer/writer) who through many years of traveling to different countries around the world, became inspired to serve others in a way that would be woven into the fabric of our lives. Travel opens your eyes to both the beauty and injustice that pervades the planet and we wanted to do our part in contributing to the beauty. The work we do through Humanity Unified, helps us stay focused on the things that truly matter in life: connection, compassion, service and to be the ultimate caretakers of the planet and of each other.

Our hope is that through the educational programs Humanity Unified facilitates, more people will learn their basic human rights and start to think about, question and improve their situation through sustainable development initiatives. Strength, resilience and greatness come from within and it usually starts with possessing the knowledge to know that we as individuals have the power to change our circumstances.

Our goal is to develop programs that allow people to see the opportunity – no matter how bleak the circumstances may be – in every situation and to use the programs we facilitate as a means to lift themselves out of poverty and create a better world for all life on this planet.

Peace + Love,

Maria & Anthony Russo

OUR MODEL

Education

We believe education is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness. It is a force for change, a barrier against conflict and a ladder to rise above poverty. We support education programs that provide trainings in human rights, health, regenerative agriculture and business education. We believe in investing in women because they are 10x more likely than men to invest in their families and communities. We also look at how we can take the necessary steps to educate men about the importance of equality, and empower children through impactful education programs and sponsorships.

Food Security

Your donations provide vital support for regenerative agriculture food security programs aimed at growing high-market value organic fruits and vegetables. Organic gardens provide families living in extreme poverty with a source of income (from selling what is grown) and also a source of healing foods to consume. When basic human needs are met, only then can people begin to think beyond day-to-day survival.

Economic Opportunities

We ensure that once all trainings and educational programs are complete, people are given economic opportunities that also support the health of the planet. When parents have financial security they can provide three meals a day and purchase health insurance for their families. They can also afford the fees to send their children to school, which is the most sure and powerful way to break the cycle of poverty.

HOW WE EMPOWER

We start by investing in women

Powerful partners.

Our partnerships are formed over years. We make sure to understand the values of our on the ground cohorts and ensure that they align with our long term vision.