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Tools to end destructive mining in the Philippines
The Working Group on Mining in the Philippines, based in the UK, is engaged with several Philippine partners to transform the way mining is practiced in the Philippines – ending its divisive and destructive impacts on human rights, community well-being…
Promoting indigenous peoples’ action at the grassroots (Philippines)
NATRIPAL is the Federation of United Tribes of Palawan and has been working to promote action at the grassroots, e.g. supporting indigenous peoples in developing their own analyses, agendas, plans, advocacy and action including against destructive mining and monocultures. The…
Revitalizing “sacred groves” in Tamil Nadu (India)
PAYIR, a group of Ghandian inspiration, has been working with the Thenur & Kannapady communities in Tamil Nadu, southern India. With the help of the PKF grant, PAYIR will now promote community cohesiveness and solidarity through revitalizing the local “sacred…
Organizing around the care of a watershed in Ecuador
CECCA (Centro de Educación y Capacitación Campesina) is assisting the communities of Guayán, Cachiyacu and Calvario Alto (Paute, Cuenca) through joint analyses, learning and planning. With the help of the PKF grant, the communities will be supported to strengthen their…
Preventing the death of the Birifor language in Burkina Faso
INECSO (Initiative pour l’Eco citoyenneté dans le Sud-Ouest) will engage governmental and local partners to promote the Birifor language as a key means of identity and solidarity among the Birifor people in Burkina Faso. With the help of the PKF…