Jack Johnson in Japan

Jack Johnson is more than just a folk/ rock superstar.  He’s more than an internationally acclaimed singer-song writer.  He’s an environmentalist whose making real strides to change the way people think and go about their daily life.  The National Geographic Society recently took notice and honored him with the “Arts Ambassador for the Environment” award at their “Evening of Exploration” gala event.

Jack was born on Oahu on the North Shore and later graduated from Kahuku High School.  His big break came a couple of years later, in 1999, when he sang on G. Love’s Philadelphonic album.  Five albums and many radio hits later and he’s become a household name.  With a voice known the world over he’s started speaking to stadiums about issues close to his heart and setting up charity organizations.

Jack Johnson in Concert

In 2003 Johnson founded the Kokua Hawaii Foundation and Kokua Festival a program that educates Hawaii’s schools and communities in environmental issues. The Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation was set up in 2005 to support environmental, art, and music education of children worldwide. While on tour Johnson encourages concert-goers to reuse their water bottles and fill them up at free water stations throughout the venue.  He also works with over 220 community groups that focus on such issues as sustainable local food systems, tree planting, plastic-free initiatives, and many many more.

Since 2001, Johnson’s tours and charitable activities have resulted in raising over $25 million that has been donated to charity.