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?

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

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

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.

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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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

Let’s work together!

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We are on a mission to collect 1 million life lessons!

Share your life lesson with us and get featured on the World Wisdom Map.

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