Press & Media
Seacology Wins $250,000 Lipman Family Prize
Seacology has been named the winner of the 2024 Barry & Marie Lipman Family Prize. Chosen from approximately 130 applicants around the globe, Seacology protects threatened island ecosystems all over the world by working directly with communities to help improve their quality of life while saving precious island habitats. Founded in 1991, Seacology’s unique approach funds community needs like schools, clean water, and sustainable energy, in exchange for the protection of forests, wetlands, coral reefs, and other fragile habitats.
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Leadership In Action Interviews with host Dr. Anne Greenhalgh & 2024 Lipman Family Prize Winners: Wawira Njiru, Food for Education, Toby Norman, Simprints, & Duane Silverstein, Seacology
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News & Stories
How Determination, Critical Thinking Helped This Wharton Undergrad Cycle the World’s Highest Volcano
Back in December 2022, Wharton Stories covered the upcoming expedition of Wharton sophomore and endurance athlete Ryan Torres, W’25, who planned to cycle the world’s tallest volcano to raise funds for World Bicycle Relief [2019 Lipman Grand Prize Winner]…
A Decade of Doing Good: The Lipman Family Prize Celebrates 10 Years
The Lipman Family Prize rewards both nonprofits and Wharton students committed to making the world a better place.Read More
Why I Became a Lipman Fellow & What I’ve Learned
Erik Lampmann, L‘20, reflects on his experience exploring the opposite side of the social sector as a Lipman Fellow.Read More
Why This Lipman Fellow Alumnus Returned to the Program as a Graduate Assistant
Nduka Nwankwo, WG’19, plans to use the skills he cultivated as a Lipman fellow to drive new projects for the Prize, which awards organizations for outstanding achievements in the social sector every year.Read More
myAgro: Providing Access to Seed From Cell Phones
myAgro, a 2018 Lipman Family Prize Honoree, helps small-scale farmers to increase their income by using their mobile phones to pay on layaway for high-quality inputs (seeds, fertilizer) and agricultural training. Read More