Michael DeHart

East African Social Ventures (EASV) is a social entrepreneurship company dedicated to equitable, sustainable job creation for economically disenfranchised East African citizens. EASV creates and manages businesses that provide sound investor ROI with a constant eye on growth industries that meet our stringent corporate values charter. We work with local communities to understand their needs and reinvests a portion of profits back into partner communities, demonstrating our commitment to… Show more

East African Social Ventures (EASV) is a social entrepreneurship company dedicated to equitable, sustainable job creation for economically disenfranchised East African citizens. EASV creates and manages businesses that provide sound investor ROI with a constant eye on growth industries that meet our stringent corporate values charter. We work with local communities to understand their needs and reinvests a portion of profits back into partner communities, demonstrating our commitment to building economic justice across the East African region. East African Social Ventures is committed to the following Core Values: * Sound business and legal practices, ensuring stakeholder return and accountability * Fair wages and safe working conditions, as well as non-discriminatory employment practices * At least 30% of new hire farmers to come from on-site internship program * Reinvestment in partner communities based on need * Sustainable, scalable, & environmentally conscious farming practices EASV's pilot project is a large, modernized poultry farm in Kisumu, Kenya, with a capacity of 250,000 birds. This venture will help address the incredible supply shortage of poultry products while providing sound investor returns and creating 500-1,000 jobs by 2023, which will make it one of the largest employers in all of Western Kenya. Show less

Non-profit group focused on teaching, organizing, and leading outdoor/mountain sports activities and safety trainings associated with outdoor adventure sports. Focal activities include backpacking, leading guided hikes on and offtrail, rock climbing, mountaineering, white water rafting, skydiving, etc. in a safe and supportive environment for both novices and highly skilled outdoorspeople. We also offer courses, classes, and presentations on a wide variety of topics including multi-pitch… Show more

Non-profit group focused on teaching, organizing, and leading outdoor/mountain sports activities and safety trainings associated with outdoor adventure sports. Focal activities include backpacking, leading guided hikes on and offtrail, rock climbing, mountaineering, white water rafting, skydiving, etc. in a safe and supportive environment for both novices and highly skilled outdoorspeople. We also offer courses, classes, and presentations on a wide variety of topics including multi-pitch traditional rock climbing, ultralight backpacking, gear selection, WFA (Wilderness First Aid), self-rescue for rock climbers, rappelling skills, etc Group has grown to consist of over 3,000 members and 13 volunteer Event Organizers cooperatively hosting nearly 400 events in 4 years. Currently SF Bay Area's largest not for profit LGBT outdoor adventure sports organization. Show less