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ENVIRONMENT

 

The world is at a tipping point in the climate crisis, and while the consequences of this crisis have profound effects on all people, the burdens of climate change are not distributed equally. Instead, underserved populations, often low-income and people of color, face the brunt of climate disasters and can be more susceptible to risks posed by climate impacts.

SWAHA Foundation supports groups and movements that mobilize and advocate on behalf of the communities facing the inequitable outcomes of climate change. Approaches to tackling climate justice issues include issue area education, raising awareness, providing resources needed for climate adaptation, and leveraging policy as a tool to protect and support these communities.

 
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Iroquois Valley

Supports local, sustainable, and organic agriculture through leasing and mortgage funding. <More

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Greenbacker Renewable Energy

Invests in renewable energy infrastructure and finances expansion of clean energy production. <More

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NDN Collective

An Indigenous-led organization dedicated to building Indigenous power and sustainable solutions. <More

 
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Truss Fund

Provides emergency loans to social enterprises especially hard-hit by COVID-19 virus. <More

 

Amazon Watch

Protecting the rainforest and advancing the rights of Indigenous peoples in the Amazon Basin. <MORE

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Protect Our Winters (POW)

Helps passionate outdoor people protect the places and lifestyles they love from climate change. <More

 

Indigenous Climate Action (ICA)

Guided by a diverse group of Indigenous knowledge keepers, water protectors and land defenders across Canada. <MORE

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Conservation Colorado Education Fund

Protects Colorado's climate, air, land, water, and communities through organizing, advocacy, and education. <More

 
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Fund for Frontline Power

Providing grants to frontline organizations working to address climate issues in the communities that need it most. <MORE

 

“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”

— Rev. Howard Thurman, PhD