Small Ugandan NGO Has Far-Reaching Goals
AFIEGO takes on Uganda’s energy crisis from the grassroots up.
Protest Prompts Logging Company to Pullout of Ontario
An interesting development in the Grassy Narrows indigenous community in Canada that has been struggling to control its own territory. Greengrants has made nearly $20,000 to this group since 2001 through our Global Advisor, Rainforest Action Network. The
China’s Emerging Environmental Movement
Article featuring Green Camel Bell, Greengrants Grantee in China who has been receiving grants since 2004.
To Go Green is Glorious
China is not a country where ordinary people have much chance to influence government, and being an activist can be risky. But when it comes to environmental lobbying, there are signs the system may be changing, reports Mukul Devichand in this BBC article.
Two Ecuadoreans are Among Seven Awarded 2008 Goldman Prize
This year’s Goldman Prize was awarded to Ecuadoran activists Pablo Fajardo Mendoza and community organizer Luis Yanza for their efforts in fighting Chevron Corp.