L.E.A.D. Fellowship
Learn, Engage, and Do!
In rural Lubao, legacy infrastructure is the bottleneck to progress. L.E.A.D. Fellows are tackling the ‘mammoth’ task of regional development through four critical deployments:
Education: Rehabilitating elementary campuses for over 500 students.
Public Services: Redesigning Santo Tomas Civic Center, serving 8329 residents
Healtchare: Research and fund frontline preventative health and mental health programs.
Economy: Launching seed-funding program for 11 business owners serving the community.
Taking the First Bite
In partnership with the city council of Sto. Tomas, ETE has pinpointed key areas in need of community development. We’ve teamed up with Cal Poly Pomona’s College of Environmental Design and renowned Landscape Architecture firm, Design Workshop, to lead the first design phase of Lubao’s infrastructure improvement.
Next Bite: Action on the Ground
Professor Ray Senes (Cal Poly Pomona), Robb Berg (CEO, Design Workshop), Kenneth Woodall (CEO, Eat The Elephant), Ryan Vatan (L.E.A.D. Program Coordinator), and Alison Marie (LMFT, UCLA) took 21 students from Cal Poly Pomona, Irvine, and Arcadia to to Lubao, Philippines. Their mission: conduct in-depth community research to produce conceptual design for infrastructure development.
The ultimate goal: redevelop two elementary school campuses and the Santo Tomas Civic Center Plaza, and build a new multi-acre public park that serves a 8,000 population Barangay (municipality).
Our Commitment
- "100% of donations go directly to community action."
- "No admin fees — volunteers power every dollar.”
Our Mission: Making a Difference, One Step at a Time
EatTheElephant.org was founded on the belief that significant global challenges can be overcome through focused, pragmatic action. We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to identifying critical needs within communities and implementing effective solutions in areas such as infrastructure development, economic empowerment through seed-funding, and essential community support.
Pragmatic Action, Real-World Impact
Early action and tangible results. We understand the urgency of community needs and strive to implement solutions efficiently, cutting through excessive red tape. Our approach focuses on making practical contributions that have a direct and immediate impact on the lives of individuals.
How We Work
Investigate
Investigating community issues on the ground.
Develop
Developing pragmatic, actionable plans.
Build
Building sustainable infrastructure and support.