Alabaster International Founder and CEO Shannon Fernando-Rubera brings the organization’s community-led approach to hunger and food security to the TEDxBeverlyGrove stage in her talk, “The Permission Principle.” The talk highlights Alabaster’s work with Enset in ... Read More
Alabaster International Launches New Clinton Global Initiative Commitment to Action to Transform Elder Care in Sri Lanka
Three-time Commitment-Maker Alabaster International partners with Live Love and Give Sri Lanka to bring healthcare, nutrition, and caregiver support directly to vulnerable older adults. NEW YORK — September 22, 2026 — Alabaster International announced its ... Read More
Alabaster Founder’s TEDx Talk Reframes the Global Hunger Crisis
Alabaster International Founder and CEO Shannon Fernando-Rubera is featured in a newly released preview of her TEDxBeverlyGrove talk, “The Permission Problem—Why Hunger Solutions Don’t Scale Even When They Work.” Drawing from Alabaster’s work in Turkana, ... Read More
Alabaster Collaboration Leads to Landmark Peer-Reviewed Enset Publication
First peer-reviewed study of cultivated and wild enset across contrasting environments published in an international journal. Alabaster International is proud to celebrate a significant milestone in the global advancement of enset science. Research funded by Alabaster and ... Read More
Alabaster International and Partners Celebrate Historic First Enset Harvest in Kenya
Alabaster International is celebrating a historic milestone as the first cultivated Enset crop has been successfully harvested in Kenya. This achievement represents years of collaboration with research institutions and local partners to introduce the drought-resilient, ... Read More
Shannon Fernando-Rubera Featured in Authority Magazine’s Female Disruptors Series
We're excited to share that Alabaster International Founder and CEO, Shannon Fernando-Rubera, was recently featured in Authority Magazine's Female Disruptors series. In the interview, Shannon discusses Alabaster's mission, the importance of community-led development, and lessons ... Read More
Groundbreakers: When Courage Meets Opportunity in South Sudan
South Sudan is the world’s youngest nation and one of the hardest places on earth to be a child. In Leer County, Unity State, school buildings double as bombing targets simply because they are the ... Read More
Positive Talk Radio Features Shannon Fernando-Rubera of Alabaster International
Shannon Fernando-Rubera recently joined Positive Talk Radio to share her journey as the founder of Alabaster International, speaking about compassion, leadership, and serving communities in need across the globe. Thankful for the opportunity to share ... Read More
Alabaster International’s OC Debut Featured by AP News
Alabaster International is expanding its local presence with its first Orange County event, Her Light & Legacy, taking place May 15 in Costa Mesa. Hosted at Deli Nerds, the event introduces the organization’s global work ... Read More