By Alex Grossman One of the strengths of our grantmaking model is our ability to not only seed movements, but to continue to fuel them over time. Effective advocacy requires long term, sustained community organizing and leadership. And achieving crucial victories often requires prolonged investment and perseverance. In the case of the Mekong River, a […]
By Julia Woods, Communications Specialist We’re bringing back an old favorite, grant stories of the month! Here at Global Greengrants Fund, we are committed to supporting grassroots movements in their efforts to protect our shared planet and work toward a more equitable world. With over 1,000 grants awarded each year, there’s never a shortage of […]
An article recently published in The New York Times discussed a report that found that burning plastic for fuel is poisoning residents in East Java, Indonesia and contaminating eggs and tofu produced by local businesses. Two Global Greengrants Fund grantees, Arnika and the International Pollutants Elimination Network, helped to produce the study, which found high […]
On November 10, 2019, Cyclone Bulbul hit the coasts of Bangladesh and India, displacing more than 2 million people and killing 20. Our hearts are with everyone affected by this tragedy, including those in our global network of environmental defenders. This huge cyclone devastated homes and communities across India and Bangladesh, forcing many to relocate. […]
Youth are innovative and creative. But far more important than this is our willingness to change our way of doing things, our readiness to challenge the conventional, and our understanding that we are in this for the long haul. – Next Generation Climate Board advisor Winnie Asiti Today, youth leaders worldwide – Greta Thunberg, Xiuhtezcatl […]
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