Thousand Currents

📣 Calling all resource-mobilizers, philanthropists, and funders Applications are OPEN for the 2025 Thousand Currents Academy: Building Solidarity with Global Movements in Atlanta, Georgia (USA), from May 19 - 22. The goal: To move more unrestricted, long-term, flexible funding to movements working towards systems change 💪 The Academy is an immersive, in-person experience that aims to connect movement builders with resource mobilizers to deepen their understanding of funding in the global landscape. Both individuals and team cohorts are welcome and encouraged to join us on this journey. ➡️ Applications are due by March 31 - learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gyRmMFA3

What role can philanthropy play in tackling the climate crisis? ClimateWorks Foundation “Funding Trends 2024” points to the answer: Moving more money to climate action 💰 While climate giving increased in 2023, it still represents less than 2% of philanthropic giving worldwide.. It's time for philanthropy to step up and move more money to grassroots movements on the front-lines of climate justice work. Check out the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eE6qQppE And read more about how we are moving money to grassroots movements here: https://lnkd.in/gag2VWEK

Two years after the devastating earthquake in Hatay, Türkiye, hope is rising from the rubble. Women-led organizations like Hatay Dayanisma Cooperative and Samandağ Women's Cooperative are at the forefront of rebuilding, proving that recovery is rooted in community and collective action. These cooperatives are blending Indigenous farming practices, agroecology, and feminist principles to revive traditional recipes, create economic opportunities, and envision a thriving future. 📸 Meet the women of Hatay who are leading the way in our latest photo essay: https://lnkd.in/ekrShYnh

“One of the things that I saw from the work my grandmother did is that she was always caring beyond just herself. What she understood was that her actions not only impacted her family, but also impacted her community, and the wider society she was part of. ” Zanele Sibanda, our Vice President of Global Programs, sat down with Alliance for Feminist Movements to share why funding feminist movements is essential and how her work has been inspired by the women in her family ✨  Many of Thousand Currents' movement partners are women-led, and we know that climate justice, food sovereignty, and economic justice are all deeply intertwined with gender justice ✊ Watch Zanele's full interview to hear her reflections on funding grassroots movements and supporting long-lasting, systemic change ⬇️

Building community is essential - especially in challenging times. Every day, we’re inspired by our grassroots movement partners around the world who are building a world full of joy, compassion, and justice. Nous Sommes la Solution, our movement partner in Senegal, is growing a network of women farmers who use sustainable agroecology practices, among other strategies — and they’re centering community and joy in all they do ☺️ 🌱 Want to be part of this change? Join us: https://lnkd.in/gmjNC4MR

💪 Collective power, collective change 💪 Today we’re celebrating a win led by grassroots activists in the UK, who led a campaign to stop the development of a massive new oil field. Last week, a court in Edinburgh declared the project ‘unlawful,’ because it had not taken into account the full climate impact of its oil production. This sets a promising precedent, with the potential for more legislation that will hold polluting industries accountable.  For nearly 40 years, Thousand Currents has partnered with powerful grassroots movements in the Global South who are achieving wins for climate justice, including the Amadiba Crisis Committee, who in 2022 stopped destructive seismic testing for oil and gas in South Africa; the Center for Justice Governance and Environmental Action (CJGEA) who after years of legal battles received reparations for injuries caused by a battery recycling factory; and AFIEGO, who has been a leading voice in the #StopEACOP campaign by making sure the voices of those affected by the oil pipeline are heard. Climate change knows no borders. The wins in one country are a win for the entire planet. Together, we can build a future where #ClimateJustice is a reality. https://lnkd.in/eewE3tJV

📣 We’re hiring! Thousand Currents is looking for two talented people to join our growing People & Culture team and help us build a thriving workplace for our global staff. -Director of People & Culture: We’re looking for a creative leader who can guide our People & Culture strategy to its next phase of growth. The Director will play a key role in imagining and building organization systems for continuous learning, joy and growth. -Manager, People & Culture: This position will be in charge of the day-to-day management of all aspects of human resources from recruiting and on-boarding to performance management and compliance. Join us to become part of a team that is supporting grassroots-led movements advancing climate justice, food sovereignty, and economic justice. Find more details and apply here: https://lnkd.in/e8j2n7p

Today we mark the two-year anniversary of the devastating earthquake that hit southern Türkiye and northern Syria in 2023, killing over 50,000 people and collapsing more than 100,000 buildings. In times of crisis, local communities are always the first to act, providing immediate aid, essential needs, and emotional and social support. From last month’s horrific fires in Los Angeles, to hurricane response in North Carolina, to flood response last year in Kenya, Brazil, and beyond, we have seen how local communities and grassroots organizations step up–not just as first responders but also for long-term recovery, and we will keep seeing it as climate disasters intensify. In Türkiye, our movement partner World March of Women Association of Asia (WMW) and allied organizations stepped up immediately following the earthquake, and have been leading rebuilding and recovery in the two years since. From collective gardens to laundry cooperatives and mental health centers, WMW has shown the world that true recovery isn’t about returning to the past—it’s about building something better, and building it together. Check out our latest photo essay to see their story: https://lnkd.in/eN5GXksB

The Thousand Currents Academy is a transformative journey where resource-mobilizers, philanthropists and funders will: 🌍 Experience first-hand the learnings of Global South movements 💭 Reflect on the current funding landscape 🤝 Connect with movement builders All with the goal of moving more unrestricted, long-term, flexible funding to movements in the Global South that are working towards systems change, with mutual trust and accountability. Thousand Currents created the Academy in 2014 as a response to our grassroots partners’ request to influence other funders towards culturally competent, human rights-focused, and social justice-based philanthropic partnerships. Since our first Academy in 2014, we have hosted 15 Academies in the US and Europe with 259 graduates, have collectively influenced over $10 billion in resources, and have built a thriving community of like-minded funders and philanthropists. Join us! This year’s Academy will be May 19 - 22 in Atlanta, Georgia. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/gyRmMFA3

Across the world, native forests are being destroyed without realizing their powerful potential of absorbing vast amounts of carbon dioxide and regulating Earth’s climate. In Thailand, after witnessing the loss of large swaths of forests, the Southern Peasants’ Federation of Thailand (SPFT), stood up against monoculture palm oil plantations. They reclaimed barren land and transformed it into thriving, self-managed ecosystems which now support the livelihoods of entire communities. This story is a reminder of what collective action can achieve, especially when confronting powerful systems. By working together, we can forge a path towards a just future 🌏. Find more transformative stories of action in our 2024 Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/e4PjAYaR