Rethinking, reimagining and redefining our global power paradigm to create a more egalitarian society. … [Read more...] about Change Road
The Yanomami Way
Sharing, listening, and communicating are all part of Yanomami culture and are ingredients to building consensus - a crucial element of Yanomami governance. … [Read more...] about The Yanomami Way
Successes (and further challenges) in Brazil
Here at RFUND, recent months have been full of progress, especially for our Surui partners in the Amazon. … [Read more...] about Successes (and further challenges) in Brazil
LESS IS MORE
A campaign by RFUND, Less is More, seeks to foster behavior that puts less stress on our resources. By being conscious of how much it takes and what goes into producing the things that we buy and do, we might begin to demand less, think more, and effectually protect the indigenous peoples of the rainforests. … [Read more...] about LESS IS MORE
Landscape Approach: A Participatory Decision-Making Structure
Re-imagine democratic decision-making with a "landscape approach" that includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and occupations to generate the best policies for a community - participants need not be an elected member of government to voice their interests and be heard! … [Read more...] about Landscape Approach: A Participatory Decision-Making Structure
Building a Bridge
Miuller, a student RFUND supports to study at university in Iquitos, has traveled back to his community during the summer to spread his knowledge and computer skills with the rest of the community. Here, Miuller shows students how to use the program "Technical Drawing" on the computer. … [Read more...] about Building a Bridge
Keeping Tibetan Language Alive
Language preservation is vital to protecting cultures, and in Tibet, much like any other community around the world, some people wish to adapt to changing norms while others wish to remain steadfast in tradition. … [Read more...] about Keeping Tibetan Language Alive
Debate: When to Introduce Climate Change Education in Schools
At what age is it best to teach children about climate change and sustainability? England has introduced a new geography curriculum that dilutes, if not excludes, "climate change" and "sustainability" education for children through age 18. … [Read more...] about Debate: When to Introduce Climate Change Education in Schools
A Call to Action, Climate Change – A Worldwide Crisis
Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere have surpassed 400ppm and indigenous peoples have already begun to feel the effects. Warning of displacement and conflict is a serious threat that can, in part, be thwarted when we begin to value "less" rather than "more." … [Read more...] about A Call to Action, Climate Change – A Worldwide Crisis
Amazon Olympics: a tool for cultural preservation
Swimming with piranhas and crocodiles is not as scary as the threat of losing tradition and culture for many indigenous communities. … [Read more...] about Amazon Olympics: a tool for cultural preservation