Indigenous peoples from around the world traveled to Paris in December 2015 for the COP 21 Climate Summit to advocate for their rights and to ensure that their states uphold them when developing and implementing climate change policy. … [Read more...] about Why Not Including Indigenous Peoples’ Rights in the Paris Agreement Was Wrong: Ethically and Practically
3+ Reasons to “leave uncontacted tribes alone”
A recent arcticle in the Washington Post, “Do the world’s ‘uncontacted’ tribes deserve to be left alone?,” caught my attention. … [Read more...] about 3+ Reasons to “leave uncontacted tribes alone”
Did FPIC get it wrong?
FPIC, or Free, Prior and Informed Consent, is one of the most important principles in international law relating to indigenous peoples. … [Read more...] about Did FPIC get it wrong?
INDIGENOUS PROFILE: THE TERENA TRIBE, BRAZIL
June, 2013 | Securing land titles is a challenging and lengthy process for indigenous people. The Terena tribe in Brazil, whose lands were wrongly granted to foreigners and destroyed for economic gain, have been fighting an uphill battle for decades. … [Read more...] about INDIGENOUS PROFILE: THE TERENA TRIBE, BRAZIL
WATER, a Human Right
CLICK HERE! Rainforest Fund Water Project - 2014 - YouTube to watch our new video showing a glimpse into our Water Project in the Ecuadorian Amazon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UA8WgG4jbrs Partner Organizations ClearWater and Frente de Defensa de la Amazonia work with the indigenous and mestizo populations throughout the region to ensure that all local peoples have access to clean, safe, potable water by building rainwater purification systems. Years of unregulated oil production, … [Read more...] about WATER, a Human Right
The World Cup: Not All Fun and Games
Do you love the World Cup? Would you still love it if you knew that people were suffering because of it? … [Read more...] about The World Cup: Not All Fun and Games
Ecuador and Morocco endure similar effects from Extractive Industries
The similarities between indigenous people and villagers in the mountains of Morocco signal deep-rooted problems within the operations of extractive industries. … [Read more...] about Ecuador and Morocco endure similar effects from Extractive Industries
Seeds of Empowerment
In 2014, RFUND is once again partnering with longtime friend COMMUNIDAD VIVA of Bolivia in support of women artisans who sustain themselves and their communities by weaving bags, tablecloths and other goods from the native Bromelia hieronymi (garabata). … [Read more...] about Seeds of Empowerment
A Less Talked About Reality
The exploitation of young girls in the Solomon Islands is a harsh reality of the extractive industries that not only threaten lands but also human dignity. … [Read more...] about A Less Talked About Reality
The Gift of Giving
When we give, we create a reflection of values that are important to us. … [Read more...] about The Gift of Giving
