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Insight / Climate Justice / Right to Food and Agriculture
Standing in the middle of Sawo Sonko’s rice field at midday, with drops of sweat rolling down my back, all I could think of was, “Climate change is real.” As Sawo shared how she was experiencing climate change, it became apparent that my encounter with this human-made crisis, however visceral it was in that moment, was shallow at best.…
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For years, rice farmers in The Gambia harvested enough to feed their families year round. However, across the country, rice fields are dying as saltwater from the ocean is seeping into the soil because of rising sea levels and low rainfall. Both are linked to climate change. Following severe drought…
Impact Story / Climate Justice / Disaster Response / Women's Rights
Monsoon season is a normal part of life for people living on the coast of Bangladesh. But in the face of a rapidly changing climate, they are needing to build their resilience against stronger and more frequently occurring storms, rising sea levels, and increased flooding. In May 2013 the Patuakhali…
Insight / Climate Justice / Right to Food and Agriculture / Women's Rights
This Thanksgiving we want to take a moment to thank our supporters for standing with people around the world who are fighting for their rights! People experiencing poverty and oppression are leading the way towards a more just and equitable world, and we are learning from them each and every…
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1. Costa Rica plans to be fossil-free by 2021 Going 100% green is not a distant dream. This is the message that Costa Rica is sending to the world. Earlier this month, newly inaugurated president Carlos Alvarado laid out his goal to get the country completely off fossil fuels by…
News / Land Rights / Right to Food and Agriculture
Corrupt officials in Guatemala find help from Rubio to weaken anti-corruption commission Cicig Florida senator Marco Rubio has become an unlikely ally to economic, political and military elites in Guatemala trying to brush off accusations of corruption. These elites are stepping up their war against the UN Commission Against Impunity…
Impact Story / Climate Justice / Right to Food and Agriculture
Across Senegal, young people and women in rural communities are packing up their bags to look for jobs in cities. Though the agricultural sector supports more than half of Senegal’s population, a combination of factors has kept poverty rates in rural areas high. With local grain production covering only half…
