Sebastian Africano's guest appearances

Sebastian Africano

The Shin Fujiyama Podcast | Social Entrepreneurship | Nonprofit Organizations | International Development Aid | NGOs

Alliance for a Viable Future

NMCEWL 2021 Summit

Robert Lee

Kathleen Janus

James Tooley

Jalaja Bonheim

Michael Driscoll

Jon Lee

Jacob Lief

Thomas Edison

Adam Miller

William Smith

David Jaffe

Mark Kramer

Kathleen Allen

Rich Johnson

Sam Pressler

OwlTail

Resilience

“We had to ask ourselves, if people are cutting down trees to cook their meals, then how can we help them reduce the amount of wood needed every time they cook.”  These words from the co-founders point to their mission: to address the underlying causes of deforestation.  For over twenty years, Trees, Water &amp; People has been a leader in not only reforestation, but also in the design and distribution of clean cookstoves and other clean energy products which greatly reduce the use of natural resources for energy creation.  The team is guided by two core beliefs: that natural resources are best protected when local people play an active role in their care and management and that preserving local ecosystems is essential for the ongoing social, economic, and environmental health of communities everywhere.  After over a decade of service with Trees, Water &amp; People, Sebastian Africano is proud to have been selected to lead the organization as Executive Director. He has worked first-hand in almost every aspect of TWP's programs, and brings deep perspective and dedication to advancing the struggles and aspirations of the communities TWP serves. While Sebastian travels less these days than he did during his first ten years with the organization, he is excited to raise his two young kids among the extended TWP family, and to continue building bridges to connect our unique global community. Sebastian holds an MBA from Colorado State University.  Learn more at www.treeswaterpeople.org.

“We had to ask ourselves, if people are cutting down trees to cook their meals, then how can we help them reduce the amount of wood needed every time they cook.” These words from the co-founders point to their mission: to address the underlying causes of deforestation. For over twenty years, Trees, Water &amp; People has been a leader in not only reforestation, but also in the design and distribution of clean cookstoves and other clean energy products which greatly reduce the use of natural resources for energy creation. The team is guided by two core beliefs: that natural resources are best protected when local people play an active role in their care and management and that preserving local ecosystems is essential for the ongoing social, economic, and environmental health of communities everywhere. After over a decade of service with Trees, Water &amp; People, Sebastian Africano is proud to have been selected to lead the organization as Executive Director. He has worked first-hand in almost every aspect of TWP's programs, and brings deep perspective and dedication to advancing the struggles and aspirations of the communities TWP serves. While Sebastian travels less these days than he did during his first ten years with the organization, he is excited to raise his two young kids among the extended TWP family, and to continue building bridges to connect our unique global community. Sebastian holds an MBA from Colorado State University. Learn more at <a href="http://www.treeswaterpeople.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.treeswaterpeople.org</a>.

49. Trees, Water & People: Climate Resilience in Rural Communities - Sebastian Africano

Join co-host Arielle Quintana for a conversation with Sebastian Africano and Dr. Valerie Small about the work that the organization Trees, Water &amp; People is doing in New Mexico! 

Join co-host Arielle Quintana for a conversation with Sebastian Africano and Dr. Valerie Small about the work that the organization <a href="https://treeswaterpeople.org/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trees, Water &amp; People</a> is doing in New Mexico!

Ep. 6: New Mexico Collaborations: Dr. Valerie Small and Sebastian Africano and Trees, Water & People

Sebastian Africano is the founder of ENASA, a consulting firm for fuel-efficient cooking stoves. He now works for Trees, Water &amp; People in Colorado as their International Director. Sebastian manages TWP's clean cookstove,  solar energy and  reforestation programs in Central America and Haiti. In 2008, Sebastian worked with SHH to replace 30 traditional stoves with 30 fuel-efficient cookstoves in Honduras. If you're deciding whether to become a social entrepreneur or to work for a traditional non-profit organization, this is your episode. Sebastian talks about and compares his work as a social entrepreneur in Central America and in East Africa vs. his non-profit desk job at TWP. He discusses the lifestyle differences, and the different skills required for the two kinds of work. Show Notes &amp; Summary  Sebastian tested health indicators such as carbon monoxide and particulate matters (smoke and soot) in the kitchens before the fuel-efficient cooking stoves were installed The paper white smoke filters turned black with soot within 24 hours His tests showed an 80% reduction in particulate matter and carbon monoxide with fuel-efficient cooking stoves According to the World Health Organization, approximately 4 million people are dying from indoor pollution each year Babies are immediately exposed as soon as they're born. Chronic exposure to indoor air pollution causes vision and respiratory issues The Justa Stove was developed in Tegucigalpa around 1998 Appropriate technology is technology that adapts to the local realities It improves conditions without interrupting culture Scaling is difficult due to regional differences Mass production, one-size-fits-all models that aren't localized Composting latrines Pit latrines during floods can cause a cholera epidemic Sebastian started his journey by volunteering after college, getting to know different organizations in depth. He was paying off parking tickets by volunteering. That's how he got started. Aprovecho Research Center in Oregon After 3 years of volunteering and interning, Sebastian became a consultant in Central America and East Africa Sebastian discusses the skills it takes to land an internship position in a nonprofit organization in today's day and age How Sebastian hustled to get his job at Trees, Water &amp; People   Why Sebastian decided to take on a more traditional job with Trees, Water &amp; People after seven years of being on the road as a social entrepreneur and independent contractor Sebastian discusses the lifestyle differences between a social entrepreneur versus someone working for a pre-existing non-profit organization The difficult transition that Sebastian went through from being a field guy to an office guy Sebastian's relationship with his Executive Director Sebastian discusses the kind of communications skills that are required for those looking to work in the nonprofit world, both in the field and in the office--or as he calls it the Barrio and in the Board room. 

Sebastian Africano is the founder of ENASA, a consulting firm for fuel-efficient cooking stoves. He now works for <a href="http://www.treeswaterpeople.org/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trees, Water &amp; People</a> in Colorado as their International Director. Sebastian manages TWP's clean cookstove, <a href="http://www.treeswaterpeople.org/programs/solar_energy/solar_energy.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> solar energy</a> and <a href="http://www.treeswaterpeople.org/programs/reforestation/reforestation.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> reforestation</a> programs in Central America and <a href="http://www.treeswaterpeople.org/locations/haiti/haiti.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Haiti</a>. In 2008, Sebastian worked with <a href="http://www.shhkids.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SHH</a> to replace 30 traditional stoves with 30 fuel-efficient cookstoves in Honduras. If you're deciding whether to become a social entrepreneur or to work for a traditional non-profit organization, this is your episode. Sebastian talks about and compares his work as a social entrepreneur in Central America and in East Africa vs. his non-profit desk job at TWP. He discusses the lifestyle differences, and the different skills required for the two kinds of work. Show Notes &amp; Summary <ul> <li>Sebastian tested health indicators such as carbon monoxide and particulate matters (smoke and soot) in the kitchens before the fuel-efficient cooking stoves were installed</li> <li>The paper white smoke filters turned black with soot within 24 hours</li> <li>His tests showed an 80% reduction in particulate matter and carbon monoxide with fuel-efficient cooking stoves</li> <li>According to the World Health Organization, approximately 4 million people are dying from indoor pollution each year</li> <li>Babies are immediately exposed as soon as they're born.</li> <li>Chronic exposure to indoor air pollution causes vision and respiratory issues</li> <li>The Justa Stove was developed in Tegucigalpa around 1998</li> <li>Appropriate technology is technology that adapts to the local realities</li> <li>It improves conditions without interrupting culture</li> <li>Scaling is difficult due to regional differences</li> <li>Mass production, one-size-fits-all models that aren't localized</li> <li>Composting latrines</li> <li>Pit latrines during floods can cause a cholera epidemic</li> <li>Sebastian started his journey by volunteering after college, getting to know different organizations in depth.</li> <li>He was paying off parking tickets by volunteering. That's how he got started.</li> <li>Aprovecho Research Center in Oregon</li> <li>After 3 years of volunteering and interning, Sebastian became a consultant in Central America and East Africa</li> <li>Sebastian discusses the skills it takes to land an internship position in a nonprofit organization in today's day and age</li> <li>How Sebastian hustled to get his job at Trees, Water &amp; People</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Why Sebastian decided to take on a more traditional job with Trees, Water &amp; People after seven years of being on the road as a social entrepreneur and independent contractor</li> <li>Sebastian discusses the lifestyle differences between a social entrepreneur versus someone working for a pre-existing non-profit organization</li> <li>The difficult transition that Sebastian went through from being a field guy to an office guy</li> <li>Sebastian's relationship with his Executive Director</li> <li>Sebastian discusses the kind of communications skills that are required for those looking to work in the nonprofit world, both in the field and in the office--or as he calls it the Barrio and in the Board room.</li> </ul>

#14: Life as a social entrepreneur vs. life working for a non-profit organization—with Sebastian Africano