Author: Mike
“WHAT IS MY MESSAGE? TRUTH, PEACE AND LOVE.”
~ Bob Marley
RISE UP™
Rise Up is a philanthropic initiative created by Marley Natural with the intention of expanding on Bob Marley’s ethos, ideals, and core values. His vision for an inclusive and compassionate global community in which we take care of each other and our environment is at the root of our quest. Beginning first and foremost with giving back to Jamaica, we will extend our support globally as we continue to grow.
We believe in the power of the human spirit. By aligning with causes that reflect Bob Marley’s message of natural well-being, Rise Up empowers entrepreneurial people around the world to make meaningful strides towards a brighter future.
The projects we fund are committed to environmental sustainability, positive social change, and helping communities that have been harmed by the social injustices of cannabis prohibition. As agents for change, we honor Bob Marley’s legacy by adding his beliefs and our voice to the conversation about cannabis.
GlobalGiving™
Marley Natural has partnered with GlobalGiving, a non-profit organization that provides a worldwide crowdfunding platform for locally based charitable projects to support a collaborative vision of upliftment and transformation.
GlobalGiving makes it possible for non-profits from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe (and hundreds of countries in between) to access the tools, training, and support they need to be more effective in their missions and make our world a better place.
Through our partnership with GlobalGiving, Marley Natural seeks to support socially minded and environmentally conscious projects whose aim is to positively impact communities. For each project we help fund, you’re invited to join us in investing in a culture of inspiring causes that enact lasting change.
ORACABESSA BAY FISH SANCTUARY
The fish sanctuary is a project initiated by the Oracabessa Fishermen’s Group whose primary focus is to protect and restore the community’s extremely valuable marine ecosystem.
Established in 1995, the Foundation was created to advocate for sustainable community development and clean, green environmental renewal. The fish sanctuary supports and improves the sustainable livelihoods of local fishermen through initiatives such as a designated “no fishing zone” designed to help replenish endangered fish stocks within the bay. In the past four years alone, there have been sizable increases in fish biomass and coral coverage, while algae has been significantly reduced, progress that reflects the substantial environmental benefits that are already being achieved through this important cause. A supporting snorkeling project seeks to raise income for the fish sanctuary to assist various programs, including reef protection, coral planting, and sea turtle monitoring.
