Global Greengrants Fund UK is delighted to announce its first patrons. These three public figures are committed to strengthening environmental justice and working toward a more equitable world. Our patrons have a track record of engagement on environmental causes, and we are particularly proud that they each represent different approaches, constituencies and backgrounds. What unites them is the passionate belief in the power of grassroots movements. We look forward to working with our patrons and to announcing further ambassadors in the coming months.
Meet our patrons below, and learn why they are committed to Global Greengrants Fund’s important mission.
Akash Mehta
“Global Greengrants Fund is an amazing foundation that makes small grants to grassroots environmental causes around the world. This investment in local people who truly have the biggest impact on social and environmental change is (in my mind) crucial for the wellbeing of our planet.”
Kumi Naidoo
“Global Greengrants focuses on targeted donations to cutting-edge groups often working in remote and indigenous areas that are in extreme need of assistance. Philanthropy that supports people at the local level to take action is a key ingredient of our fight to protect the environment and the lives of people around the world.”
Fay Milton
“I love the work of the Global Greengrants Fund as it is so important to act on a local scale when it comes to fighting climate change. The way it functions is respectful to the communities it serves and the charity operates efficiently with minimal overhead costs, ensuring the maximum resources go into its projects. I really believe in this approach, which has quietly been changing the world since 1993.”
To learn more about these three ambassadors, click here.