Nurturers of the Earth – Vision, Mission and Goals
Vision
A world that nurtures its future generations, guided by a profound respect for life, health, and the environment.
Mission
To build a movement of advocates who practice and promote an earth-friendly lifestyle and parenting approach grounded in compassion, sustainability, and respect for all living beings.
Goals
About Nurturers of the EarthNurturers of the Earth is a support and advocacy group for vegans, vegetarians, and those transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle—alongside individuals embracing earth-friendly parenting and sustainable living. The group organizes events, fellowships, and cooking classes that support vegan living and empower families to care for their children and the planet through natural, holistic practices.
Membership is open to:
Founded in October 2003 by Nona D. Andaya-Castillo, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (2004–2024) and committed vegan since May 1991, the group began as a response to mothers seeking alternatives to conventional medical advice discouraging breastfeeding. Many of her patients were told to stop breastfeeding due to illness—either theirs or their babies’. Determined to continue breastfeeding, these mothers embraced lifestyle changes, using food and massage as medicine to heal and strengthen their families.
Over time, the group grew beyond its original circle. Individuals from various sectors joined, inspired by its holistic approach to health, community, and environmental stewardship. Today, Nurturers of the Earth continues to be a beacon for those seeking compassionate, plant-based, and sustainable ways to nurture themselves, their children, and the planet.
A world that nurtures its future generations, guided by a profound respect for life, health, and the environment.
Mission
To build a movement of advocates who practice and promote an earth-friendly lifestyle and parenting approach grounded in compassion, sustainability, and respect for all living beings.
Goals
- To cultivate appreciation for God’s love, wisdom, and generosity as reflected in the design of nature and the human body.
- To empower the nurturers of the next Filipino generation to become self-reliant and resourceful by reviving indigenous, sustainable, and earth-friendly healthcare practices in raising children.
- To educate parents on the human body’s innate ability to nurture, heal, and regenerate.
- To raise awareness of the direct connection between personal health and the health of our planet.
- To revive and normalize breastfeeding by protecting, supporting, and promoting it as a natural, vital practice.
- To initiate earth-friendly activities, training sessions, and fellowships that build community and resilience.
- To spearhead advocacy campaigns that inspire policy changes supporting sustainable, healthful living.
About Nurturers of the EarthNurturers of the Earth is a support and advocacy group for vegans, vegetarians, and those transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle—alongside individuals embracing earth-friendly parenting and sustainable living. The group organizes events, fellowships, and cooking classes that support vegan living and empower families to care for their children and the planet through natural, holistic practices.
Membership is open to:
- Vegans
- Vegans-in-Progress (VIPs)
Founded in October 2003 by Nona D. Andaya-Castillo, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (2004–2024) and committed vegan since May 1991, the group began as a response to mothers seeking alternatives to conventional medical advice discouraging breastfeeding. Many of her patients were told to stop breastfeeding due to illness—either theirs or their babies’. Determined to continue breastfeeding, these mothers embraced lifestyle changes, using food and massage as medicine to heal and strengthen their families.
Over time, the group grew beyond its original circle. Individuals from various sectors joined, inspired by its holistic approach to health, community, and environmental stewardship. Today, Nurturers of the Earth continues to be a beacon for those seeking compassionate, plant-based, and sustainable ways to nurture themselves, their children, and the planet.
