Sunstone Stories

At Sunstone Institute, our mission is to “show the world how it really is, and inspire action everywhere”. We achieve this by:

  • Curating and analyzing: We gather and organize factual data on critical challenges facing humanity and the planet.
  • Storytelling with impact: We craft compelling narratives—”Sunstone Stories”—based on this data, making complex issues accessible and engaging for a wide audience.
  • Focusing on key areas: Our work spans critical areas like environment and climate change, education, conflict, health, and democracy.

We believe that by shedding light on the truth, we can empower individuals, communities, and decision-makers to create positive change.

Education Data Milestone: We Counted 5.9 Million Schools Worldwide

Sunstone Institute is taking the initiative to explore global education data by first delving into school mapping with the aim to uncover potentially, crucial data-driven insights.

Trust Here: Cities’ Future needs Social Trust

Eric Young, in partnership with the Sunstone Institute, is developing the Trust Here barometer—a cutting-edge data tool designed to help cities measure and enhance social trust locally while fostering meaningful, community-driven action.

Stay tuned!

Follow our journey by joining our Sunstone Community as we unveil impactful insights and inspire action in the months and years to come.