Being a part of charity:water in the early years was an incredible experience. She was able to do some extremely impactful work, bringing safe and clean drinking water to remote regions of the developing world, and be part of an exciting high-growth startup. She was able to see firsthand, the power effective storytelling can have on an organization’s ability to reach donors and raise money. These experiences, combined with her understanding of the difference gainful employment can make in the lives of impoverished families, prepared her well when it came time to launch her own organization, The Adventure Project.

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People in developing countries want the same thing as you and me, they want that purpose. And they want that passion of having employment and a job can help change your life and you can change your family's life to provide stability. - Becky Straw, Co-Founder and Chief Adventurist of The Adventure Project

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By just about any measure, The Adventure Project has been an incredible success. The Adventure Project exists primarily through the support of thousands of grassroots donors committed to fostering social entrepreneurship in the developing world. Although they’re laser-focused on supporting the entrepreneurs they work with, The Adventure Project has had important ripple effects, helping transform the communities they’re in. 

Increased income helps families be more food-secure. They’re able to send children to school for the first time. The products they create have helped improve the environment and overall health of their communities as well.

In this episode, Becky shares her insights and lessons-learned from her work as a social entrepreneur and founder. She’s a great storyteller and incredibly candid - sharing both the triumphs and setbacks of life spent in the field. We hope you enjoy it!

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