Building A Wise World

At Project FUEL, we value and collect the life lessons of everyday people. We design these lessons and stories into impactful educational and artistic projects that inspire and connect people around the world.

FUEL stands for Forward the Understanding of Every Life Lesson

How we do it?

Education

Through our unique 'Wisdom-Based' methodology, we craft educational journeys that cultivate essential life skills catering to diverse learners.

Arts & Culture

Using local wisdom as a catalyst for social change we collaborate with communities, creative thinkers and art practitioners to birth awe-inspiring ideas.

Films

We explore the depths of human experience and societal issues through the lens of short films, documentaries and new-age storytelling.

Wisdom is not an abstract idea; it’s a real skill.

And it's needed now more than ever.

Our approach

What’s new

Pittsburgh Corridors

Three years and counting, children have documented the wisdom of their teachers and community, transforming school corridors across the city of Pittsburgh. Learn more!

Meet the Maasai

4 years in the making. 70+ rare exhibits. 750+ breathtaking pictures. 11 inspiring films. Unforgettable stories celebrating the cultural heritage and knowledge of the Maasai. Explore exhibition

A book of folktales

Our collaboration with the Karimu Foundation and Storyfave provided children from the Iraqw community with their very first illustrated storybook—not only as readers but as authors! Read more about how the FUEL Methodology instilled life skills and inspired creative expression in rural Tanzania. Check here!

Futurescape

In our latest project, we teamed up with social scientists from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Waterloo. Together, we’ve crafted powerful narratives based on their analysis of 4 key areas of human welfare. Check here!

FUEL Selects

For over a decade, we have been brewing the change we crave and bringing path-breaking ideas to life through an incredible set of projects. Explore the greatest experiences we have lived, witnessed, captured and passed on.

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12 life lessons from a man who saw 12000 deaths

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Lessons from 195 countries

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World's first painted 'Village of Life lessons'

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Care course for innovators (Free)

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Tomorrow is better // Lessons from refugees

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Homespun // Artisans of Uttarakhand

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A widow in the wild

Meet Eva

For over 15 years, we have worked across 5 continents, positively impacting 20 million people, globally.

From MIT classroom in Boston to middle school children in Afghanistan, from conveying the wisdom of the Maasai tribe to sharing insights from earthquake survivors in Nepal and Syrian refugees in Europe, from preserving cultural knowledge of migration affected Himalayan villages to the chambers of United Nations, Project FUEL has created deep connections and cross-pollination of learning across borders.

Building a constellation

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From reimagining school spaces to curating village art galleries, from developing wellbeing courses to building the capacity of global leaders, we have designed uber-cool and innovative projects across 5 continents.
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Have a new idea brewing in your mind? Want to use wisdom as a currency in leading teams and strengthening communities? Are you curating an experience that aligns with what we do?
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Whether you're a corporation, school, or community organization, partner with our team of wisdom historians, learning architects, and cultural investigators for expert consultation.
With 15+ years of practical wisdom expertise, we provide guidance, actionable suggestions, and easy-to-implement tools to support you at every turn.
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"Project FUEL’s approach is in a sense truly democratic, in that it values and celebrates the hidden powers of each and every individual willing to share and learn."

Dr. Jeroen Lauwers Project Manager, Municipal Education Antwerp
“They might seem simple at the face value but can have a life long transformative effects on the learner.“

Aditi Gupta Co-Founder, Menstrupedia
“We created a self care course for HundrED education innovators with the Project FUEL. The end result is captivating and has helped many to find a balance and thrive further.”

Lasse Leponiemi COO, HundrED
"The first time I saw FUEL, I saw it as something that could fill a void. FUEL should be a part of every child's learning process irrespective of age for a better life."

Yashraj Akashi Senior Ambassador, TEDx India
"There is equity in every action taken by the team. A new doorway to making communities take center stage."

Poornima Sukumar Founder, Aravani Art Project
"Project FUEL has demystified wisdom as a concept and what it means to be “wise” as a distinction earned solely on the merits of one’s accomplishments or age. They’ve traced its origins back to what it means to be human, a source of inspiration that abides in the stories and lives of all people."

S. Michele Nevarez Author, Beyond Emotional Intelligence