Dr. Robyn S. Joppy
Founder and Visionary
Dr. Robyn, also known as “the fixer” and “idea woman,” is a social entrepreneur. Moreover, she is passionate about finding and implementing solutions to economic, social, cultural, and environmental concern. Through her identification with corporate social responsibility, she strives to ensure ISOB’s (International Shades of Beauty) goals of philanthropy, activism, and charitable giving by engaging in, and or encouraging others, to support volunteering and “ethically-oriented practices.” We want to cultivate the gifts and talents of our girls by giving them the gift of EXPOSURE TO OPPORTUNITIES, so they learn the importance of not just surviving but also thriving. Find out more about ISOB at www.internationalshadesofbeauty.com
Our Mission
is to elevate the International Shades of Beauty's (ISOB) three foundational pillars which are: Education, Integrity, and Economic Development for Empowerment for girls.
Our History
The Project-Cultivate, Inc. was founded in 2020 in response to International Shades of Beauty’s (ISOB) community service project called Project Cultivate. The community service project was live during ISOB Virtual 2020 Hair, Beauty, and Wellness Trade Show.
During the project, we were able to sponsor over forty-five girls in both Nairobi, Kenya, and the United States of America to attend the ISOB event. Additionally, we provided food to approximately six hundred children at an orphanage in Nairobi, Kenya, and distributed journals, Project Cultivate T-shirts, and hygiene gift bags.
Organized as a call to action, Project-Cultivate is growing, expanding, and reaching hundreds, and one day thousands, of girls globally in an effort to assist their path to impact and serve their communities as mentors and examples of success in every area of their lives.
Project Cultivate is the vision of ISOB (International Shades of Beauty) founder Dr. Robyn S. Joppy. The purpose of the project is to elevate ISOB’s three pillars which are: Education, Integrity, and Economic Development for Empowerment for girls whom we call ISOB Ambassadors.
SADDLE UP HARRISBURG SUMMER HORSE RIDING CAMP
Saddle Up Harrisburg (SUH) made history as the first one-of-a-kind horse-riding camp in Central Pennsylvania. The first inaugural summer horse riding day camp for disadvantaged and disenfranchised children emanating from the inner city Harrisburg launched July 2022. Project Cultivate created this wonderful camp concept and is proud to be collaborating with Prairie Fire Farms Foundation this year, 2023. Additionally, Prairie Fire Farms is a 501 (c)(3) Nonprofit Horse Rescue specializing in Off the Track Thoroughbreds (OTTB), Rescuing, Rehabilitating, Re-Homing, and Re-Careering any equine breeds in need. Both organizations’ mission, vision, and values align which makes them a perfect fit for hosting this amazing camp.
The purpose of the camp is to give underprivileged children, and those considered disenfranchised, an “experience” of a lifetime which include learning about horses as well as riding. During this crucial point in our culture, representation matters. Additionally, campers can both learn and be trained by phenomenal professionals/experts in the horse industry. The campers get to meet a farrier, veterinarian, horse trainers, a horse whisper, horse masseuse, and much more.
For more information about Saddle Up Harrisburg, Prairie Fire Farms, and or sponsorship opportunities, visit saddleupharrisburg.com or email saddeleupharrisburg@yahoo.comor Project Cultivate at info@project-cultivate.com. Be sure to follow Saddle Up Harrisburg on Facebook: Saddle Up Harrisburg and Instagram @saddleupharrisburg. Hit the donation button to sponsor a child(ren) and or other necessary items.
About Saddle Up Harrisburg
The camp was started to broaden the knowledge and scope of Equine Education and activity for underprivileged and disenfranchised youth. Moreover, the focus is to engage Equine Sports, and ownership, along with Equestrian Instruction as viable careers, scholarship opportunities and/or a therapeutic resource.
Project-Cultivate fundraiser Campaign!
PROJECT-CULTIVATE / ST. ANNE'S REHABILITATION cENTRE
2020
ISOB Sponsors A Project Cultivate Community Service Initiative for St. Anne's Rehabilitation Centre in Nairobi, Kenya.
The Girls are Wearing "Project Cultivate" tees.
An ISOB Sponsorship Initiative to supply the girls at St. Anne's Rehabilitation Centre in Nairobi, Kenya with "Project Cultivate" tees.
The Girls Receive Journals to Record their Dreams and Visions
An ISOB Sponsorship Initiative to provide journals for girls at the St. Anne's Rehabilitation Centre in Nairobi, Kenya.
A Journey to Victory is Within Reach for Every Girl!
The girls hold a copy of "Rising from the Dust" by Fauza Beltz. This is a true story about a young woman born in Kenya letting these girls and the world know that one can overcome hardships to living their destiny for success.
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