Lena Quénard, founder of Association Moey and Lucky Kali, the 60-year old working elephant she rescued through her nonprofit. © Image: Lena Quénard
Disclaimer: In accordance with strict conservation guidelines, the general public is not allowed to touch, ride, or physically interact with Lucky Kali. As a safety precaution, only Lena or the mahouts can come close but guests can walk with her and see her enjoy her new life in freedom from a respectful distance.
You’ll love this month’s interview! This is a story of courage, determination and inner strength. This is Lena’s story and the birth of her organization, Association Moey, a grassroots nonprofit making significant changes in the way tourists interact with elephants. Her humane approach is gaining momentum!
Now in Nepal, Lena Quénard tells us how her passion is creating a safe space for a very special elephant who is lucky to live free from chains and work.
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Pictured here, author and environmental activist Chelsea Juneidi. Image © Chelsea Juneidi
This is the story of the author and creator behind the popular blog My Amman Life. Chelsea Juneidi is a vegan environmental activist who is inspiring people in Jordan to find the most sustainable and humane alternatives for eating, traveling, shopping and volunteering locally.
Leaving her home in the U.S. at the age of 21 brought life-changing opportunities for this month’s entrepreneur. After spending a decade in Spain and then moving to the Middle East, Chelsea’s environmental concerns and activism only grew throughout the years. Now in India, she shares the journey that led her here. Read her story on this week’s blog.
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