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National Coalition on Mining Takes a Strong Stand

National Coalition on Mining (NCOM) is a network of organizations, communities, and individuals concerned about mining and environmental preservation. On June 3, the NCOM held its monthly meeting in the conference room of Third World Network-Africa.

Protest Prompts Logging Company to Pullout of Ontario

An interesting development in the Grassy Narrows indigenous community in Canada that has been struggling to control its own territory. Greengrants has made nearly $20,000 to this group since 2001 through our Global Advisor, Rainforest Action Network. The

Two Ecuadoreans are Among Seven Awarded 2008 Goldman Prize

This year’s Goldman Prize was awarded to Ecuadoran activists Pablo Fajardo Mendoza and community organizer Luis Yanza for their efforts in fighting Chevron Corp.

Big, Bad Hydro

In this Forbes Magazine article on the problems of hydro power, Peter Hartmann of Comité Nacional Pro Defensa de La Fauna y Flora (CODEFF) a Greengrants grantee, is featured. CODEFF has received nearly $15,000 in grants since 2005 on the Patagonia dam issue.

An Interview with Basilwizi Trust, Zimbabwe

Since 2002, Greengrants has been made nearly $15,000 in small grants to the Basilwizi Trust in Zimbabwe. These grants have helped support the Tonga people who have been displaced by the Kariba Dam project. Read an interview with Boniface Mutale, director of Basilwizi Trust.

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