Freedom of speech wins out over pesticide makers in India!
Pesticide manufacturer vs. local activists: Who is more likely to come out on top?
Indigenous Rights Activist, Grantee, Faces Unfair Deportation from Peru
Paul McAuley, a British missionary who has worked tirelessly on behalf of Amazonian communities facing invasive oil and gas development, has been accused of ‘inciting unrest’ by the Peruvian government – an offense that has threatened expulsion from his home of more than 20 years.
A New Ally to Push for Justice in ‘Africa’s Most Toxic Place’
Peter Sinkamba is a passionate and accomplished advocate for social and environmental justice in mining-affected communities. He joined the Southern Africa Advisory Board in May 2010.
Grantee Brings Changes, Hope to Southern India
“We all have important values and ideas, things we care about and want to share. Sometimes we feel our ideas can even change the world, and we want to let other people know how they can join in and make all our lives better.” Such is the belief of Thanal, an environmental group based in […]
Uganda in Photos
It is a country with great natural beauty and human potential, but the need for grassroots activism to protect its precious resources is even greater. Greengrants has been funding small environmental groups in Uganda for almost ten years, and we are inspired to see that the momentum is building.