In Brazil, ‘bioeconomy’ initiatives offer hope of a less destructive future
Conexsus provides financial, technical, and mentorship support to cooperatives and small producers in the Amazon rainforest with the goal of
Conexsus provides financial, technical, and mentorship support to cooperatives and small producers in the Amazon rainforest with the goal of
Poverty Stoplight provides self-evaluation surveys – based on community feedback – to empower households to lift themselves out of poverty.
Gawad Kalinga works with volunteers and partners on nation-building and alleviating poverty in the Philippines. Luis Oquiñena of Gawad Kalinga
Grameen Foundation works with local organizations to bring resources and information to people experiencing poverty, particularly women and girls. Zubaida
MapBiomas uses maps to tell the history of evolving land use and its impacts. Tasso Azevedo of MapBiomas spoke with
SELCO Foundation is increasing access to sustainable energy in underdeveloped countries and communities by developing solutions that fit local contexts.
Proximity Designs brings low-cost, high-impact products and services to farmers in Myanmar using human-centered design principles. Debbie Aung Din of Proximity
Rights and Resources Initiative is a coalition of Indigenous communities and Afro-descendant people’s rights organizations and their allies advocating for
The Population and Community Development Association helped normalize contraceptive use in Thailand, supporting family planning and reducing HIV transmission. The
Roots of Peace supports farmers in reclaiming their livelihoods after war. The organization works with international partners to remove land