News & Resources from Africa
Uganda: Women Tackle Climate Change, Energy, Food, and More
Mar 27, 2012
A single project has had an enormous impact on communities in rural Uganda. Environmental, social, and economic realities have improved, along with dozens of lives. Read more
Climate Change in Cameroon: Thoughts from COP 17
Jan 25, 2012
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
Jan 25, 2012
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
Jan 20, 2012
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
Representing Grassroots Voices at COP17 Durban
Nov 30, 2011
Here's how Global Greengrants Fund is participating in this year's climate discussions at COP17. Read more
COP17 Durban: The Breakdown
Nov 29, 2011
COP17 convenes November 28th through December 9th this year. We've broken down what it is and what it means. Read more
Bananas and Beekeeping Improve a Community in Uganda
Nov 23, 2011
A grantee in Uganda is working to meet at least one Millennium Development Goal: Eradicating Extreme Poverty and Hunger. Using sustainable farming methods, they're making strides in one community. Read more
Ask the Expert: Battling Mining on a Local Level
Oct 27, 2011
Communities in Ghana are uniting against the harmful impacts of mining operations. Our advisor explains what a difference their action is making. Read more
The Abuse of Ogoniland
Oct 24, 2011
The Ogoni People of the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria have suffered massive environmental injustice from oil activities for decades. Recent reports show the extent of those injustices go further than anyone could have imagined. Read more
Mining Operations Bring Heavy Burdens for Local Communities
Oct 6, 2011
Mining operations are causing environmental degradation and health problems all over the world. Local groups are challenging poor regulation and holding mining companies accountable for the heavy costs to community health, environment, and society. Read more