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
Direct Relief Highlights Alabaster International’s Medical Mission in South Sudan
Alabaster International’s recent medical mission in South Sudan was featured by Direct Relief, showcasing the impact of mobile field clinics in reaching underserved communities. Through this effort, Alabaster’s team partnered locally to deliver critical care, ... Read More
Badass Women in Business Podcast Features Alabaster International’s Shannon Fernando
Shannon Fernando, Founder and CEO of Alabaster International, was recently featured on the Badass Women in Business Podcast, sharing insights on how empowering women leads to stronger families and thriving communities. In the conversation, she ... Read More