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

Hope is in community ?? Last week, our Thousand Current community gathered in the Bay Area to connect, reflect, and envision our connected futures together. We were honored to be in conversation with Nonhle Mbuthuma, founder of the Amadiba Crisis Committee (ACC) and Goldman Environmental Prize winner who has been at the forefront of protecting South Africa’s Wild Coast from destructive oil drilling –just one example of how our movement partners are healing ecosystems, protecting biodiversity, and improving livelihoods. Nonhle reminded us that “Hope is in community. When we felt like losing hope, it was the community members who gave us hope. Community commitment has always given us strength.” We’re so grateful to our community– Nonhle, our movement partners, our supporters, and all the grassroots movements around the world who are creating the futures we need. As Nonhle said: “If we win, it means that the planet has won.” What gives you hope? Let us know in the comments ??

If you are a ??? Funder committed to building meaningful global partnerships ??Donor/donor advisor wanting to learn deeply from global movements ?? Grantmaker eager to strategize and support global movements for the long run Then the Thousand Currents Academy is for you! Created to direct flexible, long-term funding to grassroots movements in the Global South committed to systems change, this year’s Academy will take place in Atlanta, Georgia, from May 19-22, 2025. There’s still a few spots left. Applications close on Monday, March 31, 2025: https://lnkd.in/gyRmMFA3 Do you know someone who would be perfect for the Academy? Share this opportunity with them ??

On February 6, 2023, a devastating earthquake hit southern Türkiye and northern Syria, 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 wildfires to flood responses, 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 reacted immediately after 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/ekrShYnh

Rebuild. Rally. Repeat. ??? Have you read our latest newsletter? - See how grassroots movements in Türkiye are creatively rebuilding their communities, two years after a devastating earthquake -Celebrate major wins for climate justice in Kenya and Bangladesh -Apply for the 2025 Academy in Atlanta And more! Sign up for our newsletter for news and updates on philanthropy, #ClimateJustice, #FoodSovereignty and #EconomicJustice: https://lnkd.in/eXnuDFED

For generations, Indigenous women across Latin America have been leading the fight for climate justice. As Zenaida Yasacama shared with us, the main axis of solidarity for Indigenous people is the “Minga comunitaria”, which means supporting each other in community tasks, in family work and in every aspect of life. On International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating three of our powerful women-led movement partners. Meet Zenaida, the vice-president of CONAIE, the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador. Since her youth, Zenaida has seen the essential role women leaders have played in the struggle for climate, economic and social justice. As she says, all struggles are connected and the only way to create lasting change is by acting together. Want to be part of this change? Support Zenaida’s work by giving today: https://lnkd.in/gmjNC4MR #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction

“No woman comes from a single issue struggle; all struggles are connected.” -Noelene Nabulivou, Executive Director of DIVA for Equality, Fiji As we approach International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating three of our powerful women-led movement partners. Today, we travel to Fiji to meet DIVA For Equality, an organization founded in 2011, after observing that LGBTQ+ women who played sports were often mistreated because of their sexual orientation. Now, DIVA’s expansive reach includes a 600-member network, initiatives to position women’s voices in decision making spaces across the Pacific, and a wide range of programs on economic inclusion and climate justice. Want to be part of this transformation? Join us: https://lnkd.in/gmjNC4MR #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction

As we approach International Women’s Day on March 8, we’re celebrating the power and leadership of grassroots, women-led movements. Today, Thousand Currents President & CEO Solome Lemma introduces us to our movement partner Nous Sommes la Solution (NSS) in Senegal. Solome recently visited NSS and learned more about their powerful work to unite more than 500 women’s associations representing 300,000+ members across Africa: https://lnkd.in/gUEdr5Jk “For these women, agroecology isn't just about growing food–it's about growing health and community. At Thousand Currents, we believe the future lies in the hands of women who are reclaiming leadership over their bodies, health, and communities.” Want to be part of this movement? Support NSS by giving today: https://lnkd.in/gmjNC4MR #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction

The current moment reinforces why we need to support global movements that are working to build the futures we all yearn for - and money movers working in philanthropy have the opportunity to ensure frontline communities are equipped to advance systems change on a global scale. The Thousand Currents Academy was created to direct flexible, long-term funding to grassroots movements in the Global South working for systemic change. Registrations for the 2025 Academy: Building Solidarity with Global Movements are now open. ?? If you are a decision-maker with the capacity to influence your organization’s grant-making strategies, this is the perfect space for you. Share this with someone who would love to attend ?? Join us in Atlanta, Georgia from May 19-22. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gyRmMFA3

Read stories of victory, resilience, and unwavering commitment in our latest newsletter. This month, we: ?? Travel to Türkiye where local communities continue to rebuild, two years after a devastating earthquake ?? Celebrate with our partners in Kenya and Bangladesh, who witnessed a happy ending to long legal battles ?? Share articles and podcasts on next-gen philanthropy and transforming food systems Sign up for our newsletter for news and updates?on philanthropy, #ClimateJustice, #FoodSovereignty and #EconomicJustice: https://lnkd.in/eXnuDFED