WHO WE ARE
We are two international students from Germany and Korea with a shared vision: to help build small, sustainable economies in underserved communities around the world. Through thevillageproject, we’re turning ideas into action!
Leander Hartenburg
Born in Germany and shaped by global experiences, I am a Government and Sustainability student at Reichman University with a strong commitment to addressing global challenges.
Here, I focus on empowering local economies in areas struck by poverty or disasters, advocating for community-driven growth and resilience. I am dedicated to creating scalable, sustainable solutions that promote long-term prosperity and foster global interconnectedness.
Daniel Nam
My international upbringing across the United States, Korea, and Uzbekistan has endowed me with a profound understanding of community dynamics and the importance of empathy and resilience. Currently studying in Israel, I apply this global perspective to foster sustainable, community-driven growth through thevillageproject, which I co-founded to amplify marginalized voices.
My passion for social innovation and cross-cultural collaboration drives me to create lasting opportunities at the grassroots level. I am dedicated to devising solutions that address immediate challenges while building the foundation for communities to thrive in a connected world.
WHAT WE DO
We offer a clean and long term model for a sustainable development of local
communities around the world. This imopact is measurable and will be based on a framework
that is replicable and transparent towards local stakeholders
Our value proposition is simple: Transform vulnerable communities into resilient and selfsustaining
local economies; built for the long term, by the people themselves.