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
Direct Relief Features Alabaster International for their Work in Sri Lanka
In response to the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka, Alabaster and its partners mobilized quickly to reach communities that had been completely cut off from aid. By bringing medical care directly into ... Read More
Alabaster International Named a F5 Tech for Good Winner
Alabaster International was selected as one of F5’s 2025 Tech for Good grant recipients, receiving support to expand our EnsetAI impact initiative. Read F5’s full announcement here: https://www.f5.com/company/blog/f5s-2025-tech-for-good-grants
Alabaster International and Deep Impact AI Announce EnsetAI Carbon Agroforestry Initiative as a Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Commitment to Action
NEW YORK, NY (September 24, 2025) – Alabaster International, an international NGO dedicated to locally led solutions in East Africa’s conflict and famine-affected communities, and Deep Impact AI, a leader in artificial intelligence for climate ... Read More
Alabaster International and Deep Impact AI Selected as Commitment Makers for Clinton Global Initiative 2025 Annual Meeting
LOS ANGELES & NEW YORK (September 18, 2025) – Alabaster International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to locally led transformation in East Africa, and Deep Impact AI, an innovator in artificial intelligence for climate resilience and ... Read More
Alabaster International and BETin Launch Enset Expansion in Northern Ethiopia to Tackle Hunger and Build Climate Resilience
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — [ September 5, 2025] Alabaster International and Ethiopia’s Bio and Emerging Technology Institute (BETin) today announced the launch of a large-scale introduction of Enset in Northern Ethiopia. Known as the “Tree Against Hunger,” ... Read More

