Nature Connect Trust is a South African nonprofit conservation organization that connects children with nature, trains young people for green-economy careers and supports communities protecting urban biodiversity. Established in Cape Town in 2001, the organization works through environmental education, accredited conservation training, youth development, urban habitat management and small grants for community-based environmental projects. Introduction… [Read More]
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Social Investment Fund: Grants for Charities and Nonprofit Organizations (Guernsey)
The Social Investment Fund is a charitable grantmaking organization that uses public and privately donated funds to strengthen charities and nonprofit organizations across the Bailiwick of Guernsey. Incorporated in 2020, SIF has awarded more than £8 million through 278 grants supporting community services, vulnerable people, education, health, environmental protection, arts, culture, heritage and sport. Introduction… [Read More]
Africa Centre for Energy Policy: Energy Governance, Extractive Industries and Climate Policy
The Africa Centre for Energy Policy is an independent African policy organization promoting transparent, accountable and equitable governance of energy and extractive resources. Based in Ghana, ACEP conducts research, develops policy recommendations, strengthens civil-society participation and trains emerging African leaders working across oil and gas, mining, electricity, fiscal governance, climate change and the energy transition…. [Read More]
Leafgreen Africa: Climate Action, GIS Environmental Intelligence and Access to Justice
Leafgreen Africa is a Nigerian environmental organization that combines Geographic Information Systems, artificial intelligence and community fieldwork to address climate, conservation and environmental-monitoring challenges. Operating legally as Leafgreenafrica Institute LTD/GTE, the organization also promotes environmental leadership and provides public-interest legal assistance to vulnerable people in Nigeria. Introduction Leafgreen Africa works across environmental monitoring, climate education,… [Read More]
Victoria Foundation: Community Grants, Philanthropy and Charitable Giving (Canada)
The Victoria Foundation is a Canadian community foundation that manages charitable gifts and distributes grants to strengthen community well-being in Greater Victoria, British Columbia and communities across Canada. Established in 1936, it is Canada’s second-oldest community foundation and has invested more than $400 million in charitable organizations, people and community projects. Introduction The Victoria Foundation… [Read More]
South African Institute of International Affairs: Research, Policy and African Development
Introduction The South African Institute of International Affairs, commonly known as SAIIA, is an independent African public policy think tank that conducts research, encourages policy dialogue and develops practical recommendations concerning governance, diplomacy, economics, climate change and international relations. History and Background The South African Institute of International Affairs was founded in 1934, although its… [Read More]
Byron Shire Council: Governance, Community Grants and Local Services (Australia)
Introduction Byron Shire Council is the local government authority responsible for delivering public services, managing community infrastructure, protecting the environment and guiding sustainable development across Byron Shire in northern New South Wales, Australia. History and Background Byron Shire is located on the far north coast of New South Wales and covers approximately 556 square kilometres…. [Read More]
Clean Air Fund: Mission, Grants, Programmes, Funding and Global Impact
Introduction The Clean Air Fund (CAF) is a global philanthropic organisation working to tackle air pollution and accelerate action for clean air. The organisation works with governments, funders, businesses, researchers, campaigners and communities to improve air quality and promote policies that protect public health, address climate change and support sustainable development. Clean Air Fund supports… [Read More]
Pacific Salmon Foundation: Conservation, Research and Community Grants (Canada)
Introduction The Pacific Salmon Foundation is a Canadian nonprofit environmental organisation that advances the conservation, restoration and long-term resilience of wild Pacific salmon and their ecosystems across British Columbia and the Yukon. History and Background The Pacific Salmon Foundation was founded in 1987 in response to the growing challenges facing wild Pacific salmon. Its creation… [Read More]
Birds Canada: Advancing Bird Conservation, Science and Community Action Across Canada
Introduction Birds Canada is a national registered Canadian charity dedicated to protecting birds and their habitats through science, conservation, public participation, community engagement and long-term bird monitoring. The organization describes its mission as engaging people through science to protect the birds people love, with a vision in which all bird species in Canada thrive in… [Read More]
