Filipino changemakers have made it to National Geographic’s list of Young Explorers for fall 2020.
Josefa Tauli, 25, and Louise Mabulo, 22, were recognized for their initiatives that respond to some of the world’s most pressing issues.
National Geographic Education describes Young Explorers as “driven optimists who strive to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world,” as per a statement from Jan. 26. The fall 2020 cohort comprises 24 people aged between 17 and 25 years.
Mabulo is the founder of The Cacao Project, an initiative that gives farmers cacao seedlings and short-term crops to grow while also giving them a fair wage, resources and training, as per her website. A che…
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