Mars’ Post

To celebrate #InternationalVolunteerDay, we’re excited to share a few assignments our Associates spent their time volunteering at this year. We believe that, together, we can make a tangible difference in the world. That’s why 15 years ago, we created a volunteer program, the Mars Ambassador Program (MAP) to harness the power of our global Mars community to drive positive change. A few highlights from 2024: 🌊 Mars Ambassadors visited Maine to address the marine debris crisis in the Gulf of Maine. Working alongside the Rozalia Project aboard their research sailing vessel, American Promise, Ambassadors engaged in large-scale debris recovery efforts across remote islands along Maine's rugged coast. Through hands-on cleanup and data collection, Ambassadors helped with the removal of derelict fishing gear and other marine litter while also analyzing trends to inform prevention strategies. 🍚 Mars Ambassadors focused on empowering young female farmers. As part of our commitment to sustainable development, the Ambassadors conducted comprehensive research, exploring Mars programs worldwide to identify strategies to bolster the role of young female farmers. This assignment helped to amplify the voices and contributions of young female farmers in Thailand's rice regions, addressing critical areas such as access to finance, land rights, and work-life balance. Learn more about the 15th Anniversary of the Mars Ambassador Program: https://lnkd.in/eGdxVFrE #TomorrowStartsToday #ProudlyMars #VolunteerDay