Tag: Local Livelihoods

Recovering from the Gulf Oil Spill: An Opportunity to Learn from Global Movements

As I watch the oil gush from the underwater well, I am struck by the breadth and the depth of its toll on Gulf Coast communities and ecosystems, and by the impotence of those with the responsibility and resources to do something about it. Even more frustrating is that it’s a story I’ve heard many times before.

Maria’s Undreaded Challenge

Maria Hadjimichael was deeply affected by the recent earthquake and subsequent tsunamis that devastated communities in central Chile. She had visited some of the communities during her dissertation research for her Master’s and, after the disaster struck, she decided to take action to help the shattered towns she had come to love. As a fundraiser […]

Make a Difference for Clean Water

Throughout April, Aveda and their salons are raising money for clean water projects in regions where the company sources their ingredients and supporting Greengrants grantees in their efforts to protect and improve access to one of the world’s most precious resources.

April is Earth Month! Celebrate Our Planet with Greengrants and Aveda

It’s so easy to make a difference. Get involved this year and support improved access to clean water for communities across the globe!

Support Grassroots Recovery Efforts in Chile – Donate to the Chilean Disaster Recovery Fund!

Coastal communities in central Chile have been devastated by tsunamis caused by the February 27 earthquake. Our South American advisors have asked Greengrants to raise money for these remote communities to support their recovery from this tragic disaster.

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