Human Performance Outliers Podcast

Episode 403: Justin Wren - Fight For The Forgotten

Jul 23, 2024

Justin Wren, advocate for Pygmy Tribe, discusses building hospital in Congo, challenges providing clean water, sharing inspirational stories, and empowering positive impact through matching donations.

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Justin Wren

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Quick takeaways

Justin Wren's journey showcases resilience in overcoming challenges for humanitarian work.

Justin emphasizes empowering communities through sustainability, education, and independence.

Project focuses on environmental sustainability, sharing knowledge, and expanding to empower more communities.

Deep dives

Building Sustainable Communities

The project focuses on building sustainable communities by addressing key needs like land, clean water, food, healthcare, education, and sustainable livelihoods. Initiatives include providing land for sustainable farming, constructing wells with long-term solutions, and developing vocational training programs for adults and children.

Intro

4min

Exploring Delta G Ketones, In-Person Podcast Dynamics, and a Remarkable Life Journey

2min

Finding Purpose in Fighting for a Cause

16min

Ultramarathon Race Challenges and Daily Struggles for Clean Water

4min

Transforming Communities through Clean Water Initiatives

25min

Community Building and Sustainable Development Initiatives

11min

Building a Hospital in Remote Africa

2min

Empowering Positive Impact Through Matching Donations and Inspirational Tales

18min

Training and Product Recommendations for Endurance Athletes

11min

Thirteen years ago, Justin went to the Congo in hopes of providing clean water for the Pygmy Tribe. The journey began with six failed wells, led to multiple bouts with malaria, and life threatening hikes in search of water. Justin’s life story is full of examples of overcoming what many would consider insurmountable hurdles, which is why he has gotten to where he is today. Justin and his team at Fight For the Forgotten (FFTF) will soon break ground on a new hospital to go along with the wells, farms, trees, sanitation and training they have provided. Justin believes strongly in providing opportunities along with teaching independence, which is a huge reason FFTF has been so successful.

Justin is a humanitarian and the founder of Fight For The Forgotten, he is a former professional MMA fighter for the UFC. He competed in season 10 of The Ultimate Fighter, is a two time All-American and National Champion Greco Roman Wrestler. Justin is about to break ground on a new hospital, which has been a new initiated along with many others that all began by drilling a well in the Congo.

Previous appearance - Episode 231: Justin Wren - Mixed Martial Artist & Fight For The Forgotten

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