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Solidarity and Support for the People of Japan

By Sara Mersha | March 17, 2011

Grassroots International joins with those around the world in expressing our sadness and concern for the people of Japan in the wake of the earthquake and subsequent tsunami. Thousands have died, and many more are missing or being evacuated due to ongoing health and safety threats.

While Grassroots...

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Charity Ratings: What Does It Mean to See a Falling Star?

By Carol Schachet | March 14, 2011

Like many other non-profit organizations, last year Charity Navigator lowered our rating from four stars (excellent) to two stars (needs improvement). Since many donors rely on third-party rating services such as Charity Navigator to inform their giving, we would like to offer an explanation.

Since 2007, Grassroots International...

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International Social Movements Statement of Solidarity with Women’s Struggles

By Sara Mersha | March 8, 2011

In advance of International Women’s Day, several organizations representing various social movements around the world – many of them Grassroots International partners, grantees, and allies – co-wrote a “Letter of Solidarity with the Struggle of Women in the World.” We are reposting the text below:

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Celebrating Women’s Struggles and Victories

By Alisa Pimentel | March 8, 2011

Every year on March 8th – International Women’s Day – thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate their achievements. As I review Grassroots International’s past year in grant making, I am inspired by the many projects we made in support of women-led initiatives. From projects centered on securing...

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We Are the Solution: Celebrating African Family Agriculture!

By Nikhil Aziz | March 2, 2011

According to Grassroots International ally Fahamu, “Agriculture… remains the main source of income of a rural population generally estimated at 70% of the total population… [W]omen remain an essential link in agricultural production, accounting for 70% of food production, managing nearly 100...

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"Pourquoi la campagne": Via Campesina Africa launches Campaign to End Violence against Women at 2011 World Social Forum in Dakar

By Nikhil Aziz | February 23, 2011

In 2008, I was privileged to attend the 5th international conference of Grassroots International partner the Via Campesina, in Matola, Mozambique. The Via, a global movement representing over 150 million peasants and other small producers on 5 continents, has been the leading voice for the rights of small farmers and...

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Anti-violence campaign spreads through Central America

By Jonathan Leaning | February 18, 2011

In Central America, a new campaign to stop violence against women is gaining momentum. Launched by the Via Campesina International (the Via), the campaign is aimed at changing not only the attitudes of men towards women, but systemic and institutional violence against women.

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Final Declaration from the World Assembly of Social Movements, Dakar

By Saulo Araujo | February 16, 2011

From to Tunisia to Egypt to Senegal, African social movements are reclaiming their political space. As people demonstrated – and celebrated – in the streets of Cairo, thousands of participants gathered for the World Social Forum in Dakar, Senegal. The...

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New Scramble for Africa

By Nikhil Aziz | February 16, 2011

It is the tradition at World Social Forums (WSF) to focus a considerable amount of time, energy, resources and attention on issues faced by people in the host region and country. The 2011 World Social Forum in Dakar, Senegal that I had the privilege of attending was no different. Africa and African issues suffused the WSF throughout the...

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Peasants from La Via Campesina join the World Social Forum opening march

By Anonymous | February 8, 2011

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