Tag: Local Livelihoods

A Reprieve For The Mekong

Government representatives from Laos, Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia met to discuss the Xayaburi Dam, the single greatest threat to the Mekong River and its people. In a temporary but important victory, they deferred and elevated their decision to the Ministerial level.

Water Warriors: Exposing the Threats of Dams in Africa

Celebrate Earth Month! Throughout the month of April we’ll be featuring a different (and incredible) Water Warrior each week—grassroots groups that are protecting and improving access to clean water with the support of Aveda and Global Greengrants Fund.

Disaster Relief: The Need for Grassroots Response to Crisis

Although the water has receded from the tsunami in Japan, the humanitarian crisis continues.  A New York Times report yesterday estimated that nearly half a million people are in shelters; that number is climbing as fears of radiation are forcing even more from their homes. Aid workers and government officials are struggling to provide food, […]

Relief, Recovery and Rebuilding Japan

Global Greengrants Fund is deeply saddened by the tragic aftermath of the earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck Japan on March 11, 2011. Thousands have lost their lives, many more have gone missing, and the possibility of nuclear catastrophe threatens long-term devastation. As the New York Times reports, “Need Overwhelms Japan.” Our thoughts go out […]

China Grantee Featured in Oscar-Nominated Film

We interview the director of Green Anhui about his organization’s role in the Oscar-nominated Warriors of Qiugang.

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