We are Rachels.
We are a vibrant community of women who catalyze our collective power for a healthy, thriving world. Learn MoreFighting the US-Mexico Border Wall
Rachel’s Network and the Sierra Club have partnered to draw the public’s attention to the landscapes and communities threatened by border walls, strengthen the coalition fighting these projects, and develop a legal strategy to resist further construction.
Tackling Antibiotic Misuse
Our strategic partnership with As You Sow leverages shareholder and investor advocacy to target large food companies and curb the overuse of antibiotics on farms.
LATEST NEWS
Sustainable Economies Law Center Co-Founder Janelle Orsi Joins Rachel’s Network as Advisor
Sustainable Economies Law Center Co-Founder Janelle Orsi, a visionary leader in the movement for a more resilient and equitable economy, has joined the nonprofit funders’ network Rachel’s Network as an advisor. The Law Center engages in coalition-building, education, research, legal work, and policy advocacy so communities across the US can create sustainable and equitable sources of food, housing, land, energy, jobs, financial services, and other vital aspects of a thriving community.
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How using antibiotics in agriculture fuels resistance beyond the farm
This month, PBS NewsHour covered one of the most pressing health issues that we face today: antibiotic resistance. Lance B. Price, Ph.D., microbiologist and director of the Antibiotic Resistance Action Center at the Milken Institute School of Public Health, appears in the series and explains why we must tackle antibiotic overuse in the farming industry if we’re to address this global threat.
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Health and Rights of Vulnerable Girls and Women are on the Line
Because the US is one of the largest contributors to United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), eliminating US funds to the agency puts the health and rights of the world’s most vulnerable girls and women on the line. Seema Jalan, executive director of the Universal Access Project and Policy at the United Nations Foundation, speaks out against these cuts.
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