Greengrants 2006 Annual Report Now Available!
Check out highlights from 2006, find out more about our global network of advisors, and more. Available on our website as a pdf or contact tina@greengrants.org for a hard copy.
New Southern Cone Advisor–Marila Lazaro
Introducing Marila Lazaro of Uruguay, the newest member of our Southern Cone advisory board. This board recommends grants in Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, and Chile.
Nigeria Gas Flaring Update
Greengrants has been funding grassroots groups involved in a campaign to stop illegal gas flaring in the Niger Delta of Nigeria for years. Despite a precedent-setting court decision, Shell Oil continue with the practice.
Uganda: Protest to Protect the Mabira Forest Reserve
Greengrants grantees NAPE and Save Mabira Crusade organize a protest to protect the Mabira Forest Reserve from a sugarcane plantation. While the protest turned violent, the government is now slowly moving towards protection of this vulnerable and ecologically diverse forest that many people rely on for their livelihoods.
Earth Month Press Event: Greengrants, Aveda, and actor Josh Lucas
Actor Josh Lucas hosts an Earth Month event for Aveda–and Greengrants! Check out the coverage.