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Pure Earth and CEOSS Launch Phase 2 of Project to Mitigate Lead Exposure in Egypt

By: Rania Rashad May 16 , 2025

Pure Earth Named Most Cost-Effective Charity for Improving Wellbeing in the World Happiness Report 2025

By: Sarah Berg Mar 19 , 2025

An article in Vox titled How to buy a year of happiness, explained in one chart reports that Pure Earth is one of Vox’s “best buys” for charitable giving to improve wellbeing, based on the Happier Lives Institute report. Read more...

Celebrating Pure Earth’s “Force of Nature” Awardees for International Women’s Day 2025

By: Pure Earth Mar 03 , 2025

Pure Earth is proud to honor three trailblazing women with the 2025 "Force of Nature" Award at its International Women’s Day celebration. This annual event sheds light on the global impact of pollution on women, maternal, and child health while...

Pure Earth Philippines Country Director Larah Ortega-Ibañez Joins UNICEF Webinar on Lead Exposure Risk Assessment

By: Sarah Berg Feb 24 , 2025

In January, Pure Earth Philippines Country Director Larah Ortega-Ibañez participated in a webinar hosted by the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future, providing practical guidance on how to conduct an environmental lead exposure risk assessment.  The session explored strategies for risk...

Announcing a Leadership Transition at Pure Earth: Drew McCartor Named President and CEO

By: Angela Bernhardt Oct 02 , 2024

Pure Earth is embarking on a new chapter as we announce the leadership transition of our founder, Rich Fuller, who will step down as President and CEO after 25 years of service, effective November 4, 2024. Under Rich’s entrepreneurial spirit...

Pure Earth Mexico, the Ministry of Culture of Puebla, and Australian Aid Co-Organize the Pottery Knowledge Communities Meet-Up

By: Elissa Marie Jul 20 , 2024

More than 50 Pueblan artisans received training in modern and sustainable lead-free pottery techniques during the Pottery Knowledge Communities Meet-Up. San Bartolo Cohuecan will host a transformative event aimed at strengthening artisanal production and eliminating the use of lead in...

Pure Earth Philippines Country Director Discusses Solving Lead Exposure at the 77th World Health Assembly

By: Larah Ortega Ibañez, Sarah Berg May 31 , 2024

Pure Earth was invited to present on our work addressing lead exposure at the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva this week. The World Health Assembly (WHA) brings together delegates from all 194 member states of the World Health Organization...

Lead-Free Pottery Gathering in Tlayacapan, Morelos: Promoting Safe Practices and Preserving Cultural Tradition

By: Elissa Marie Mar 18 , 2024

The 4th Potters' Gathering highlighted the importance of adopting safe and lead-free practices in pottery production, thereby contributing to the health and well-being of the community. It is important to preserve the rich cultural tradition of pottery in Mexico, recognizing...

Honoring Pollution Fighters: Pure Earth’s 2024 Force of Nature Honorees

By: Sarah Berg Feb 18 , 2024

Honoring Pollution Fighters: Pure Earth’s 2024 Force of Nature Honorees Pure Earth marks International Women’s Day each year to raise awareness about pollution’s under-recognized impact on maternal and child health and emphasize the crucial role women play in combating pollution's...

Bangladesh: Photo Exhibition Highlights Lead Pollution Solutions during ILPPW 2023

By: Mitali Das Nov 03 , 2023

During this year's ILPPW campaign, Pure Earth Bangladesh focused on enhancing the visibility of Pure Earth Bangladesh’s grassroots initiatives and underscoring evidence-based solutions through an online campaign and a photography exhibition.  On October 25, 2023, in collaboration with the Department...
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