GlobalGiving Climate Action Fund

Across the globe, the local leaders in our Climate Action Fund are working to protect the communities, families, and ecosystems most impacted by the climate crisis. From reducing pollution in the ocean to cultivating sustainable agriculture, take a look at what three of our members accomplished over the holiday season: 

Sadhana Forest | Kenya

This fall, Sadhana Forest had one truly huge update: a herd of elephants made their home in the Sadhana Forest cultivation area! Although the team is thrilled to welcome their new neighbors, which Project Development Officer Mary McCarthy describes as “respectably hulking, but lovable,” their migration was likely caused by devastating droughts in East Africa, a firsthand effect of the climate crisis. 

“These jeopardizing effects of climate change make our work far more challenging and prove how critical it is that we carry on towards the goal of long-term food security for Samburu,” McCarthy says. 

Reef Check Malaysia | Malaysia 

In 2021, Reef Check Malaysia’s community-run Mantanani Plastic Recycling Center took off. Over the course of the year, community members collected more than 6.5 tons of recyclable materials at the center—keeping these harmful plastics out of the breathtaking coral reefs. 

In addition to making it easier for families living in rural areas to recycle, the Mantanani Center gives local residents the opportunity to build their own conservation knowledge and actively participate in efforts to protect their home. 

Ecologic Development Fund | Mexico

This fall, Ecologic Development Fund helped 10 new families in Oaxaca, Mexico, build home gardens that will provide a vital, sustainable food source. The communities decided to establish their home gardens together in two common areas, making them not only a source of nutritious food like pumpkin, cucumber, herbs, and peppers, but also a space for cooperation and community building. 

Doña Elvira, one of the participants in the Home Gardens Program, shared: “The benefit we get from the home gardens is that we are able to keep whatever we plant. It is important to know when different plants are going to sprout, and what to do to make them work. We have to take care of the garden so that it produces what we sow.”

As local leaders like Mary and Doña continue to face the growing challenges of the climate crisis, your support is more vital than ever. Thank you for helping protect our home! 

Wishing you a happy New Year, 

Nic + the GlobalGiving Team