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
Alabaster International Launches South Sudan’s First-Ever Youth-Led Tree Planting Initiative in Leer County
In partnership with UNIDOR, the Leer County Education Department, and the local community, the project plants over 100 fruit trees, fostering peace, environmental restoration, and food security amidst conflict. Leer County, South Sudan — [Monday, ... Read More
Alabaster’s work with Enset featured on the Future Fork Podcast with Paul Newnham
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/future-fork-with-paul-newnham/id1741482357?i=1000682131466 How a false banana can combat food insecurity in AfricaFuture Fork with Paul Newnham Shannon Fernando-Rubera is the Founder and CEO of Alabaster International. Alabaster International is an aid organisation that ... Read More
Plant Cell Technology Partners with Alabaster International to Advance Enset Cultivation in Ethiopia Through Tissue Culture Technology
In a groundbreaking initiative poised to transform agricultural practices in Ethiopia, Plant Cell Technology (PCT), a leader in plant tissue culture innovation, is thrilled to announce a partnership with Alabaster International. This collaboration aims to ... Read More
Alabaster International Joins VACS Champion Program Spearheaded by the U.S. State Department’s Office of Global Food Security, CIMMYT, and FAO
Alabaster International recognized for its commitment to climate-resilient agriculture and food security in East Africa LOS ANGELES (Monday, November 18, 2024) – Alabaster International, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the health and wellness of ... Read More