For the last five years, I’ve been able to join my wife and dozens of other runners from around the country to run the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) on Team Nuru International. Together we have raised over $100,000 to support Nuru’s efforts. Each year, it has been amazing to run together in our nation’s capital with …
On October 22, 2017, thousands of runners from around the globe will converge in Washington, DC to run the 42nd Marine Corps Marathon (MCM). And for the fifth straight year, Nuru International will have a team of runners coming from around the country to run the race and raise funds. Would you like to join us? Over the last …
PHILADELPHIA, PA—The Global Oval Summit at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) is bringing together U.S. leaders, celebrities, digital influencers and convention-goers to participate in a series of conversations on the next president’s global development agenda. Key topics will include national security, economic growth, investing in girls and women, global health, energy access and ending extreme …
CLEVELAND, OH—The 2016 Republican National Convention events are beginning to unfold in Northeast Ohio. While most media headlines will surely center on the Republican presidential candidate, many important conversations will be taking place off-camera across the 1,200 ancillary events surrounding the convention. One nonpartisan thought leader who will be hard at work is Jake Harriman, Founder …
WASHINGTON, DC—500 state leaders from across the country are gathering for the 2016 USGLC State Leaders Summit hosted by the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition on June 13-14, 2016. The purpose of this two-day event is to highlight the importance of American global development and diplomacy overseas and garner support for a strong international affairs program budget. Attendees will …
PHILADELPHIA—On December 10, 2015, the Travis Manion Foundation hosted its 4th Annual “If Not Me, Then Who…” Gala at the historic Union League of Philadelphia. This black tie event, which is a national recognition of character and leadership, had attendees from across the country who were being honored for their dedication to selfless service within …
While Nuru International isn’t a military or veterans organization, it was founded by a former Special Operations Marine. All of us at Nuru deeply value the unique skills and talents our #NuruVeterans bring to the team. In honor of Veteran’s Day, Nuru is highlighting its decorated veterans who left the battlefield for a new frontline—joining …
While Nuru International isn’t a military or veterans organization, it was founded by a former Special Operations Marine. All of us at Nuru deeply value the unique skills and talents our #NuruVeterans bring to the team. In honor of Veteran’s Day, Nuru is highlighting its decorated veterans who left the battlefield for a new frontline—joining …
While Nuru International isn’t a military or veterans organization, it was founded by a former Special Operations Marine. All of us at Nuru deeply value the unique skills and talents our #NuruVeterans bring to the team. In honor of Veteran’s Day, Nuru is highlighting its decorated veterans who left the battlefield for a new frontline—joining …
While Nuru International isn’t a military or veterans organization, it was founded by a former Special Operations Marine. All of us at Nuru deeply value the unique skills and talents our #NuruVeterans bring to the team. In honor of Veteran’s Day, Nuru is highlighting its decorated veterans who left the battlefield for a new frontline—joining …
Can growing corn in Kenya fight terrorism? One veteran says it can. By Robert L. Strauss BY HIS OWN RECKONING, Jake Harriman has told the same story more than 500 times. It is early morning in April 2003. The fog is lifting along Highway 7 in southern Iraq. A small car blazes up the road. …
By Robert L. Strauss IF JAKE HARRIMAN’S EPIPHANY about war and peace came in 2003 along Highway 7 in southern Iraq, then Alex Martin’s arrived aboard the Magellan Star, a German-owned cargo ship pirated off the coast of Somalia in 2010. Martin, a major in the Marine Corps reserve who co-directed Nuru’s operations in Kenya …
Feature photo (left to right): Team Leader Alex Martin, Nuru Kenya Country Director Pauline Wambeti and Nuru International CEO Jake Harriman at Nuru Day on June 5, 2015, celebrating the milestone of expat exit. “I’d rather drink a warm beer while being self-deprecating than a cold beer while being self-serious.” – Alexander Martin Last night, I …
Recently, Nuru’s CEO Jake Harriman was nominated to participate in the White House Champions of Change program. Through this program, The White House recognizes everyday Americans who are doing extraordinary things to empower and inspire members of their communities. This particular Champions of Change event will honor veterans who exemplify entrepreneurship. It will also provide others looking to start …
Last October, my wife Jamie and I joined 22 runners from around the country who ran the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) on Team Nuru International. Together we raised over $25,000 to support Nuru’s efforts. It was amazing to run together in our nation’s capital with over 30,000 runners from around the world. As we ran, …