Tag: Asia

China’s water problem: the grassroots road to accountability

By Julie Dugdale Rampant water pollution isn’t breaking news in China. It’s a way of life. The images are no longer shocking: children swimming in garbage-choked lakes; waterways congested by bloated, poisoned fish rotting at the surface; industrial pipes openly spewing torrents of chemical waste into rivers and reservoirs. China’s Pollution Status Quo The numbers […]

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 […]

Saving the Leuser Ecosystem for orangutans, elephants, and people

Rudi Putra is standing up to palm oil interests illegally poaching one of the most incredible forests on Earth.

Voices from Nepal: Promoting Women’s Climate Leadership

When nature is out of balance, everything Nepali women need to survive is at risk. Sadhana Shrestha, executive director of Tewa in Nepal, tells how this women’s fund is addressing this issue and supporting women in the face of climate change.

Mama Aleta: one woman’s struggle to save Indonesia’s forests from mining

The riches hidden within Timor Island’s lush rainforests are extraordinary and problematic. Timor’s indigenous people consider the soil, water, stone, and trees their own bodies. But these fertile mountains are also rich in oil, gas, gold, and marble. This is the story of one woman leading a fight to save her people’s sacred lands.

Privacy notice: our site uses cookies for analytics, tracking, and site improvement purposes. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our use of cookies. For more information, see our privacy policy.

The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible. If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this.

Close