User:JCaluya99/David Good(Founder of Good Project)

David Good, also known as "Ayopowe" in his Yanomami language was born November 2nd 1986. David Good is the son of famed Anthropologist; Kenneth Good. David is most known for the book he published "The Way Around: Finding My Mother and Myself Amongst the Yanomami" and also starring in the 1992 National Geographic film called "The Yanomami Homecoming". David Good is also known for founding the "Good Project Organization".

 Early Childhood 

David is a Yanomami-American that was born in Bryn Mawr Hospital, Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania. David Good is the son of Yarima and Kenneth Good and brother to Vanessa Good. David also has a daughter, Naomi which he dedicated his first book to. David is known to have two 'wives' from his Yanomami tribe. David and his parents first stayed with his father (Kenneth Good) parents in America, shortly after he was born. They had lived in a Caretakers house in an estate. Shortly after David and his family moved into North Scranton,Florida. David's sister Vanessa, was born in February 1988 two months ahead of her expected due date. After going back and forth from America and to his mothers village, they settled down in an apartment in Rutherford New Jersey.

 Education 

David studied in East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, here he received his Undergraduate and Masters Degree in Biology. David is now a visiting Scholar at Rutgers University and also teaches at Northampton Community College in Pennsylvania.

 Film Appearance 

David Good has appeared in the National Geographic Film titled "The Yanomami Homecoming" in 1992.

 The Way Around: Finding My Mother and Myself Amongst the Yanomami 

David's book was released in 2015 chronicles his journey through the Amazon Rainforest to reunite with his estranged mother and heritage.

 Good Project 

The Good Project is a Nonprofit Organization founded in (insert here). The organization works to help various Indigenous Tribes. This is achieved through raising money, awareness and platform for their troubles. The organization collaborates with Indigenous Communities to build projects that help preserve their land and knowledge, also helping promote their self-determination and also helping advance scientific research.