Get to Know Us.
Lend a Hand is about people!
Passionate and generous people who say with our founder, Lawrence Petrie, “I am a human being. Part of my job, part of being alive, is making sure that other people are too.”
Our mission
Lend a Hand is a catalyst for people to feel, see, and claim their power.
Our essence
At our core, Lend a Hand operates on Imagination, Individuality, Inclusivity, & Impact.
Our promise
We deliver optimistic and diverse storytelling, experiences, and points of view to our audience of smart, curious, passionate people.
Our vibe
At Lend a Hand, we make magic. We dream it, and then do it—together—every day reinventing what’s possible.
We Have a Great Team
Our Board of Directors come from a variety of professional backgrounds from across the world.
We establish strategic partnerships with the world’s most experienced and committed conservationists.
Lawrence Petrie
CEO & Founder
A keen yachtsman and editor of a cruising guide, Lawrence is constantly reminded of the effects of pollution in.
Ruth Aquilani
She is an avid beach-goer and commits to doing what she can to keep world beautiful, clean and healthy.
Jane Ansems
The appreciation and love that she has for wildlife and animals makes her especially concerned about environment
GOT A QUESTION?
She packed her seven versalia, put her initial into the belt and made herself on the way. When she reached the first hills of the Italic Mountains, she had a last view back on the skyline of her hometown.