Building Solidarity Through Genuine Relationships
On May 25, we formally launched our 2023 Solidarity Encounter series — virtual, live gatherings where our community of donors and allies comes together for learning and community-building.
Blog
Original content and posts from Grassroots International.
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For #Nakba75 in Palestine: Learn and Act
May 15, we recognize the 75th anniversary of the Nakba in Palestine, when 800,000 Palestinians were expelled from their homes through violence. To commemorate the day, we’re sharing resources from our partners and allies.
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Israel’s Cruel Administrative Detention Against Palestinians
Israel’s administrative detention of Palestinians just led to the latest death of a prisoner. But what is this widespread policy known as administrative detention, and how does it deny fundamental legal rights?
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10 Things You Should Know About Brazil’s MST
A new piece in the US press feeds into right-wing efforts to criminalize the Movimento dos Trabalhadores Rurais Sem Terra/Landless Workers Movement’s critical work. As long-term supporters of the MST, we share the truth based on 20 years of partnership with them.
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Love is the Question and the Answer: A Tribute to Mel King
Grassroots International would like to pay tribute to Mel King, a great civil rights leader, organizer, and human rights defender in Boston, where the office of Grassroots International is based. Mel passed away at 94 years old recently.
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Advancing Just Transformation in Puerto Rico: Strategies from the Frontlines after Fiona
The hurricane was not an isolated tragedy in Puerto Rico. It was layered on other crises. But movements are pushing for just recovery and deep transformation grounded in sovereignty and self-determination.
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On April 17, Peasant Struggles Continue
April 17, International Day of Peasant Struggle, is an important day for global justice — reminding us of the powerful acts of resistance around the world that have gotten us this far.
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Celebrating, and Expanding, Grassroots Feminist Education
On March 10th, just two days after International Women’s Day, grassroots feminist organizers from around the globe gathered virtually to celebrate the launch of the Decolonial Feminist Popular Education facilitator’s guidebook.
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Celebrating International Women’s Day
We celebrate the organizing work by women and gender non-conforming people of color across the globe, as they confront the multiple forms of violence.
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The Discipline of Hope: Reflections on Walking with Social Movements in Puerto Rico
Our Senior Solidarity Program Officer Jovanna Garcia Soto reflects on her work accompanying social movements in Puerto Rico, a "flame that stokes my discipline of hope."
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Be More Than a Donor: Help Us Build a Larger Community for Social Transformation
Jeremy and Caitlin show how strong our donor community is. Just as we support social movements for the long term, donors are making long-term commitments — inspired by each other.
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VIDEO: Organización Boricuá Explains Agroecology
Jesús Vasquez Negrón discusses the work of Organización Boricuá de Agricultura Ecológica de Puerto Rico — and the importance of its partnership with Grassroots International.
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A Step Forward for Territorial Rights in Brazil
After 22 years of struggle, the Huni Kui people are making headway in getting official recognition of their territorial rights.
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Brazil Movements Respond to Coup Attempt
On Sunday the 8th, members of Brazil’s far right and their supporters stormed government buildings in the capital Brasilia. But on Monday, Brazil’s social movements responded.
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Make Your Birthday Count for Justice
In lieu of gifts, Barry raised $6,400 for global justice from loved ones on his birthday, "a much larger donation to Grassroots than I could have made alone. And, corny as it may sound, the response made me feel really loved and connected!”
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2022 in Review: Building, Deepening, and Growth
Although 2022 has been tumultuous in many ways, it has been a year of steadfast building, deepening, and growth – for social movements, and for us as a movement support organization.
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Converging with Urgency at the COP27 Climate Summit
Peasant, Indigenous, and feminist movements challenged false solutions and greenwashing at the conference while offering up real solutions coming from those most impacted by the climate crisis.
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Solidarity Encounters: Putting Solidarity Philanthropy into Practice
This year, we were excited to pilot a new program: Solidarity Encounters. These encounters are virtual engagement spaces for those interested in supporting Grassroots International to learn more about our work and the work of our frontline partners.