4. Jean Colarusso Jean Colarusso is known to her fans as “Mama Africa.” In 1982, Jean Colarusso, Anita Figueredo, M.D. and Mary Rupp founded Friends of the Poor - Africa. Friends of the Poor bring relief to those living in poverty by erecting schools, AIDS/HIV clinics and churches. Project Aama Africa, or Friends of the Poor - Africa III, is proud to work with such a giving and compassionate organization.
5. The Moringa Tree Project Goal: To plant 140 of these amazing trees in harsh Nigerian soil, relieving hunger and malnutrition.