Communities rise against toxic polluters in South Africa’s Vaal Triangle
Black communities affected by environmental toxins fight back against the corporations damaging their children’s health.
Lessons from LGBTQ marriage equality
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage in the United States. Those first moments after I heard the news felt golden, giddy, like everything was coming together. It was an oasis; a mini-vacation from worrying about the state of Things.
VOA profiles Winnie Asiti
Winnie Asiti, our Next Generation Climate Board advisor in Kenya, is profiled in VOA (Voice of America): “A young Kenyan activist is part of a fast-moving low cost-movement that is tackling the impact of global warming at the local level. Winnie Asiti is a board member comprised of young climate leaders that distribute small-scale grants to […]
First Solar partners with Global Greengrants for clean water and energy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Announcing a unique clean energy and water partnership Global Greengrants and First Solar give grants to community-led environmental projects (BOULDER, Colo) – April 22, 2015 – In honor of Earth Day, Global Greengrants Fund announces its partnership with First Solar Corporate Charitable Fund of the Toledo Community Foundation […]
7 groups in Nepal to support with earthquake relief donations
It is with profound sadness that the Global Greengrants Fund family has watched the destruction in Nepal following the most powerful earthquake to hit the country in 80 years. Our hearts go out to our grantees, friends, colleagues, and allies who have lost their homes and loved ones. Thankfully, our Nepalese accountant in Colorado was […]