The Erol Foundation was founded on lessons learned from the past. While human activities create social progress, they generate important externalities and inequalities that need to be addressed, today more than ever. After decades of environmental and social negligence from business, governments and society at large, Erol is their attempt to correct the course while they still have time.

Their support for this work comes with a heavy dose of humility. They are not experts. They are not practitioners. They do not attempt to prescribe solutions. Instead, they rely on a network of trusted advisors and peers to help them source and fund projects that will make an impact…fast. Because what they are, is impatient! And they know that today’s challenges will pale in comparison with tomorrow’s.

To that end, they believe a holistic approach to social change is necessary. Treating the most visible symptoms of global consumption — deforestation, poaching, pollution, poverty — will only slow its devastating effects. They also need to understand the root causes and have the courage to address them head on.

Bottom line: it’s time to completely rethink how they live on this planet, and how they value its resources. And they invite you to join them.