COP17 Durban: The Breakdown
COP17 convenes November 28th through December 9th this year. We’ve broken down what it is and what it means.
Bananas and Beekeeping Improve a Community in Uganda
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.
Ask the Expert: Battling Mining on a Local Level
Communities in Ghana are uniting against the harmful impacts of mining operations. Our advisor explains what a difference their action is making.
The Abuse of Ogoniland
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.
Mining Study: Small Grants and Strong Networks
A recent look into our grantmaking in Peru and Ghana proved that small grants are key in strengthening social and environmental movements and protecting natural resources.