Justice for the Tarahumara People
4,000 acres of indigenous land were illegally sold to developers in northern Mexico. With the help of a savvy grassroots group and a small grant, the indigenous community is seeking justice.
Papua New Guinea’s Indigenous Groups Fight Deforestation
Deforestation has been quietly going on for years in PNG, but with the help of a Global Greengrants grantee, indigenous groups are protecting their forests from logging. The battle is ongoing, and your support is still needed!
Remembering a Remarkable Environmentalist
Te Tika Mataiapo Dorice Reid, Global Greengrants Fund advisor, was a prominent environmental leader in the Cook Islands, where she was widely respected, admired and loved. Although she passed away last month, her legacy and memory will live on.
Global Greengrants Fund Earns 4-Star Rating
Global Greengrants Fund just received a 4-star rating for the fourth year in a row for sound fiscal management and efficiency from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. From the award letter: “Only 8% of the charities we rate have received at least 4 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that Global Greengrants Fund consistently executes […]
Nayarit, Mexico: Anti-Dam Leader Recieved Death Threats
A Global Greengrants advisor and prominent activist is challenging a potentially destructive dam project in western Mexico. His work is dangerous, but he continues to fight.