Stories from the Grassroots: The Greengrants Blog
ANATOLY LEBEDEV: United Nations Forest Hero
An environmental journalist and five-time grantee, Anatoly has dedicated his life to protecting Russia’s forests. Read more
Update: From Protecting Marine Turtles to Creating Healthier Communities
This local organization's work extends beyond the benefits of environmental protection; they are empowering indigenous populations to create healthier communities. Read more
Climate Change in Cameroon: Thoughts from COP 17
Our activist-advisor was in Durban for last year's climate talks to raise the concerns of indigenous communities in the Congo Basin. Read more
2011 Climate Talks: Reflections from Grassroots Experts
Our advisors were at the United Nations climate talks in Durban last month to call for the inclusion of local voices. Hear what they had to say about the outcomes of the discussions. Read more
East Africa Drought: Local Action When the World Stalled
Last year East Africa suffered the worst drought in six decades. Millions were without food and lost their livelihoods. Christina Saiti Louwa and The El Molo Forum took action in their community to help. Read more
Plastic Art: Make a flower from recycled bottles
Learn how to make a flower from a recycled plastic bottle in 5 easy steps! Read more
Giving Plastic a New Life
A married, retired couple of engineers noticed pollution was becoming a problem in their small village. They came up with an ingenious way of turning plastic waste into decorative items. Read more
Help a Fisherfolk Group Win $20,000 for Protecting Our Oceans
Help reward an amazing grassroots organization for its innovative work to combat overfishing. Show your support, and they could win a $20,000 grant! Read more
Alliance Magazine: Offense Wins Games, Defense Wins Championships
Paul Hendricks, Global Greengrants Fund Donor Advised Fund Manager, wrote a creative piece for Alliance Magazine, linking sports and environmental action. Read more
The Turnout: A Phenomenal Film Festival
The inside scoop from Advisor and activist, Enrique Bostelmann, on the South American Film Festival on extractive industries. The festival was a success all across the continent. Read more