The End (Jake's Story)
Nuru CEO Jake Harriman served over seven years as a platoon commander in both the Infantry and an elite unit of Marines called Force Recon. After completing two tours of duty in Iraq (receiving the Bronze Star for actions in combat) and fighting the war on terror all around the world, Jake came to the realization that the only chance we have of ending terrorism is to end extreme poverty. Jake left his career in the Marines to start an organization to end extreme poverty. He enrolled at Stanford's Graduate School of Business, and with the help of his classmates, professors, and some Silicon Valley venture capitalists, Jake formed Nuru International. This is his story. Original score donated by Tyler Bates, composer of over fifty films including 300, The Watchmen, Halloween and Dawn of the Dead.
I Am Nuru
They are Nuru - are you? Hear from some of Nuru's biggest fans about why they are Nuru, and then join the I Am Nuru campaign to empower 1,000 families out of extreme poverty forever. Oh yeah, check out the sweet chalk art by volunteer Maria Sierra. Featuring an original score donated by Kendall Combes of the Charlie Hall Band.
How Nuru Works
Have you ever realized how connected everything is? Nuru has. Learn about our innovative, holistic approach to ending extreme poverty. Featuring an original score donated by Tim Anderson.
Nuru Year In Review
Watch the highlights from Nuru's last year - all under 3 minutes! Music provided by the Go! Team.
EP6: Harvest
A recap of Nuru's first 12 months on the ground in Kuria, including our farmers' successful maize harvest and the drilling of 4 deep wells. Featuring music donated by Eric Hutchinson and Green River Ordinance.
BH2O+ Recap Video
Montage of images from BH2O+ 2009. Featuring music donated by Green River Ordinance.
BH2O+ Promo Video
BH2O+ (Be Hope to Her) is an event designed to turn students on campuses across the United States into advocates for those needing clean water access in the developing world. While guys sweep the campus to bring widespread awareness and education, ladies will walk in solidarity with the women and girls of Africa by actually carrying a bucket of water on their heads to a final rally point.
EP5: Growth
Get a recap of Nuru's first 8 months on the ground in Kuria, Kenya, and meet Foundation Team 2 as they transition in and Foundation Team 1 returns home. Featuring music by Green River Ordinance.
EP4: Portraits of Kuria
Meet the kind-hearted people of Kuria and hear the stories of six individuals who have chosen to partner with Nuru to end extreme poverty in their community.
EP3: Launch
Witness the launch of Nuru's Pilot Seed Project in Kuria, Kenya, and learn how we're listening to and empowering the people of Kuria to lift themselves out of extreme poverty. Featuring music provided the Go! Team.
EP2: Our First Day In Kuria
In this episode get a quick update from the ground in Kuria and then witness our remarkable first day in Kenya including our battle against black widow spiders, using a pit latrine, and other shocking experiences.
EP1: Training
Meet Nuru CEO Jake Harriman, the 30-something ex-US marine platoon commander who served 2 tours in Iraq, and hear his story of leaving the armed forces to fight the war on extreme poverty. Also meet Janine, Nicole and Doug at Foundation Team training at Stanford University.
Hunger
Are you outraged by the reality of extreme poverty? Watch this video and then ask yourself "Do I have the hunger?" Video courtesy of Willow Creek Community Church.
The Big Idea
The statistics are overwhelming: 1.1 billion people live in extreme poverty; 300,000,000 children go hungry every day; 1 out of every 6 people on the planet have no access to clean drinking water. New methods, new solutions, and new partners are needed in the fight against extreme poverty. Introducing Nuru International - a new humanitarian organization at the crossroads of innovation and extreme poverty. Discover our Big Idea.