We are so excited to share the news that Joan Carling, Trustee of The Christensen Fund, is one of the 2024 Right Livelihood Laureates. "Indigenous Peoples face constant struggle: we’re evicted from our lands for both extractive projects and the green transition, yet our social development is ignored in the context of so-called sustainable development. All of us need to think about how we use our natural resources sustainably for the benefit of everyone and not the few." - Joan Carling, 2024 Laureate We are thrilled that Joan's profound work has been recognized by Right Livelihood. This honor serves to acknowledge the importance of the work she does in service of the self-determination, inherent rights, and dignity of Indigenous Peoples. Read more about Joan, her work, and her fellow laureates in the link below. https://lnkd.in/gnn5swYB The Indigenous Peoples Rights International Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact The International Land and Forest Tenure Facility #JoanCarling #IndigenousRights #IndigenousPeoples #RightLivelihoodlaureate
About us
The Christensen Fund works to support Indigenous Peoples in advancing their inherent rights, dignity, and self determination.
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http://www.christensenfund.org
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 11-50 employees
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- San Francisco, California
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- Nonprofit
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- Indigenous Rights and Self Determination
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Updates
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Check out our partner ProDESC's Practical Guide to Community Security for Women Defenders. This guide focuses on strengthening the security of women working at the community level, recognizing their diverse identities and the multiple forms of violence they face. This document is the result of years of collaborative work and is dedicated to all women defenders who, despite the challenges, continue to fight for justice and equity. #WomenDefenders #IndigenousPeoples #IndigenousMexico #IndigenousWomen #IndigenousRights https://lnkd.in/g7sAK3Xw
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We are proud to announce that Oweesta Corporation has been awarded a Financial Assistance (FA) grant through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s CDFI Fund! This funding will allow us to continue expanding opportunities for Native communities, fostering economic growth, and supporting financial sovereignty. A huge congratulations to all 357 awardees, including the 25 Native CDFIs who received NACA Program awards! We’re inspired by the collective work of these organizations in supporting low-income and underserved communities nationwide. Together, we are creating real, lasting impact. Read more at the article below. https://lnkd.in/g5rddvwz
CDFI Fund Announces FY 2024 CDFI Program and NACA Program Financial Assistance Awards
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🌍 As we wrap up New York Climate Week, Tukuma Pataxó shares how decision-makers, civil society, and climate leaders came together to discuss real solutions. This year, the Shandia Forum put the spotlight on territorial solutions and the need for funding to tackle the everyday crises communities face. We’ve been at the heart of these talks, advocating for Indigenous Peoples and local communities to have a seat at the table because, without the people, there’s no solution to the climate crisis. 🌱 #NYCW24 #ClimateAction
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The Christensen Fund is proud to share that Joan Carling has been invited to speak at the Global Citizen Festival in front of 60,000+ people and over 100 million online around the world. Joan will appear sometime today between 4:45 - 5:30 EST/NYC. Other Indigenous leaders, including Sonja Guajajara have been invited to speak as well. https://lnkd.in/eX4YZR74 #TheChristensenFundtrustee #IndigenousLeaders #GlobalCitizenFestival
The 2024 Global Citizen Festival: New York
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Indigenous leadership holds the key to addressing global crises. In this video, our partners share how their ways of life offer lessons for humanity. Solidarity and cooperation are essential to realizing this vision for a better tomorrow—together, we can build a just and sustainable future. Global Alliance of Territorial Communities, The Indigenous Peoples Rights International, Ogiek Peoples' Development Program (OPDP) #IndigenousLeadership #GlobalSolidarity #ClimateJustice #ClimateWeekNYC #TheChristensenFund Video by Hanna Wallis
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Indigenous communities are on the frontlines of defending the Earth. From climate change to aggressive development, they face grave threats daily. This video exposes the struggles these communities face in protecting their territories—and why their fight is critical to the future of the planet. The Indigenous Peoples Rights International, Snowchange International, Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact, Global Alliance of Territorial Communities, #IndigenousRights #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalDefenders #GlobalSolidarity #ClimateWeekNYC #TheChristensenFund Video by Hanna Wallis
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HEADS UP! 🚨 FAO Indigenous Peoples Unit (PSUI) is calling for submissions for an Indigenous Peoples' art contest aimed at Indigenizing its future publications and advocacy materials 📚 If you are Indigenous and you have some artwork of yours you want to highlight on the global scene, don't miss this opportunity ☀ Learn more about the rules and the prizes 👉shorturl.at/qrIXb
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Our partners are leading the way and we are so inspired. #climateweeknyc #IndigenousRights #ClimateFinance #Indigenoussolutions #selfdetermination
A powerful call for climate finance to become a true instrument of transformation that supports Indigenous Peoples and local communities in protecting their rights. This is about concrete actions and policies that ensure Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities have land tenure recognition and resources to safeguard territories effectively. Through concrete and cohesive efforts, we must push governments to uphold long lasting commitments and prevent industries from causing further harm. This urgent message was delivered by Rukka Sombolinggi and Kleber Karipuna during the Forest and Climate Leaders Partnership event at New York Climate Week. #ClimateFinance #ShandiaForum
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Get ready for Day 2 of the Shandia Forum! We’re excited to welcome you and can’t wait to get started. For those attending, please join us at: 📍NYC Event Spaces, 4 West 43rd Street We’ll be open all day from 8:30AM - 5:00PM EST! Please bring a valid form of ID for entry. #ClimateWeekNYC