As we wrote about in our last blog post, last year we spend some time thinking about the future of Molecule Store and our science & molecule jewelry and t-shirts.
The first resulting step was changing how we make and sell things. The second step is trying to define our mission which we getting to now. You can find a short version of this post here.
Our mission consists of two parts:
- Education for Children
- Education through thoughtful science & chemistry products
Education for children
We believe every child should have the possibility to reach her maximum potential impact in this world. We believe that by giving everybody access to education we will get to a much better world. That is why we give away 1 USD for each product we sell at the Molecule Store.
In the past, we tried different projects, but we have now settled on one which does pretty much exactly what we had envisioned. The project is called CO-OPERAID and they make education possible for children and youth in low developed regions in Asia and Africa. CO-OPERAID is committed to ensuring these children’s right to education.
So anytime you order a science joke t-shirt or a molecule ring from Molecule Store you are helping a youngster to get a small piece of education. Last year we have been able to collect 2’561 USD, which for the second time went to CO-OPERAID.
A big point of emphasis for CO-OPERIAD is the sustainability of their projects. We are helping them to continue and establish projects for schools in Uganda, Kenya, Bangladesh, Cambodia, and more. They also award scholarships to talented youth to enter and complete their higher education. A year ago we first introduced you to them and were able to donate 2’248 USD. Now we have joined forces.
CO-OPERAID stands for this: All children should have the opportunity to learn, play and develop their talents. Education is a basic requirement for the development of individuals and society as a whole, as it enables children to live independent and self-determined lives.
CO-OPERAID …
- is committed to children’s right to education.
- realizes cooperative aid projects.
- sponsors holistic aid projects.
- is a non-profit organization with many years of experience.
Education through science & chemistry products
The second thing we are trying to achieve is to get as many people as possible interested in the beauty of chemistry and science. That is why we are creating science and chemistry-inspired jewelry, t-shirt, and accessories. This way you can take a little science anywhere you go and help yourself and others to stay or get curious about this universe and its secrets we are trying to figure out with the help of science.
C’mon, everybody needs a periodic table towel in their life!
Happy Chemistry!
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