Tag: Local Livelihoods

Food Security, Youth Movements, and Climate Resilience in Uganda

Meet Sarah Akiteng from Uganda, East Africa. Sarah is the mother of two and a climate champion in her village, Anyangabella, in the Katakwi District, one of the flood-prone areas of Uganda. Sarah and other young women living in the climate hotspots of Uganda are seeking to better understand the dynamics of food security in […]

Five Grassroots Environmental Victories of 2020

2020 is a year that will go down in history. From the COVID-19 pandemic to a global reckoning on racial justice, ongoing natural disasters to mass political mobilizations worldwide, there’s no question that it’s been a tough year for the world. Yet, despite it all, the ongoing efforts of grassroots groups on the frontlines of […]

Finding My Place Within the Climate Movement

My Journey as an Environmentalist of Colour By Jasleen Mahal, Global Greengrants Fund UK Philanthropic Partnerships Assistant To me, the physical environment is a formidable yet incredibly beautiful place, giving life and refuge to the animals and humans that depend on it. So when I first found out about climate change and the impending threat […]

Five Ways Environmental Defenders are Responding to COVID-19

Across the world, our grantees are acting today for a brighter tomorrow. At Global Greengrants Fund, we trust the instincts of local people. The current pandemic is no different, and we continue to give money to communities and individuals to be used in the ways they deem fit. In response to COVID-19, our grantees are […]

Tune In: What to Watch Now

Every year, Global Greengrants Fund’s staff curates a syllabus of our favorite books, movies, and podcasts related to environmental and human rights issues. This year, we’ve decided to focus this year’s list on environmental and social justice themed films, whether you want to learn something new, want to be inspired, or need something for a […]

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