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May 2024 eNewsletter

Redefining Philanthropy’s Purpose and Role by Centering Social Movements

Over the course of May, we took a deep dive into the components of our and our partners’ work focused on healing and wellbeing, in their diverse forms and iterations. As part of that, we had the opportunity to share our thoughts on what Solidarity Philanthropy means to us at Grassroots International in a special issue of Kosmos Journal focused on “Healing Wealth.”  Check it out, and read more below about healing and wellbeing as central pillars in collective efforts toward liberation.

 

What Are Liberation Psychology and Healing Justice? (Video)

Co-founder of the Martín-Baró Initiative for Wellbeing and Human Rights, M. Brinton Lykes, shares what she’s learned from over thirty years of supporting communities and movements healing from structural violence.

 

Brazil’s Movements Mobilize in the Face of Historic Flooding

Amidst unprecedented flooding in southern Brazil leaving more than half a million displaced, our partners are demonstrating movement-led emergency relief grounded in solidarity and mutual aid.

 

In Landmark Decisions, Two International Courts Affirm Palestinian Rights

As Israel continues to carry out its fast-motion genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, with atrocities beyond comprehension, we recognize the tireless efforts of our Palestinian partners and allies in laying the groundwork for two recent landmark decisions coming out of the international justice system.

 

Learning Guide on Crisis in Haiti: Analysis and Solutions from the Ground

This learning guide aims to equip people with the knowledge and analytical tools necessary to engage critically with the situation in Haiti and contribute meaningfully to efforts aimed at addressing the root causes of the crisis.

 

Sovereignty and Wellbeing in Rural Puerto Rico (Video)

At the Centro de Apoyo Mutuo Jíbaros de Lares (CAMJi-Lares) in Puerto Rico, organizers are carrying out their vision for food, medicinal and territorial sovereignty through a project supported by the Martín-Báro Initiative.

 

Up Close with Indigenous Cultural Resistance in Honduras (Photo Essay)

In November 2023, we traveled to Honduras to visit our two partners, Consejo Cívico de Organizaciones Populares e Indígenas de Honduras (COPINH) and Organización Fraternal Negra Hondureña (OFRANEH).

As we walked, shared meals, and sat with our compañerxs in Honduras, we saw the intersections of territory, culture, and healing up close.

 

Happy Pride Month!

June 1st marked the beginning of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and we're happy to unveil our new Pride-themed logo! Follow along on our social media in the coming weeks for new and old resources from our partners and allies.

 

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