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Announcing the Recipients of the 2023 Catalyst Award

Announcing the Recipients of the 2023 Catalyst Award

Rachel’s Network announced the awardees and finalists of its 2023 Catalyst Award. The award honors women leaders of color for their commitment to a healthy planet, and provides them with financial support, leadership services, and public recognition.

New Funding Supports Black Women’s Wellbeing and Leadership in the Environmental Movement

New Funding Supports Black Women’s Wellbeing and Leadership in the Environmental Movement

Working in the environmental movement isn’t easy—the stakes are high, the challenges vast, and the wins often few and far between. But for Black women in particular, the task is even greater. Rachel’s Network recently provided grants to four burgeoning organizations led by and for Black women in the environmental movement to support advocates’ wellbeing.

New Report Examines Burnout in the Environmental Sector

New Report Examines Burnout in the Environmental Sector

What can we do to support the leaders of the environmental movement who are so vital to its success? That’s a question posed in a new report on climate burnout from Climate Critical, founded by Rachel’s Network Catalyst Award Finalist Tamara Toles O’Laughlin. In the report, Tamara brought together diverse staff from 108 environmental organizations to share their experiences and recommendations.

Announcing the Recipients of the 2022 Catalyst Award

Announcing the Recipients of the 2022 Catalyst Award

Rachel’s Network announced the awardees and finalists of its 2022 Catalyst Award. The award honors women leaders of color for their commitment to a healthy planet, and provides them with financial support, wraparound leadership services, and public recognition.

Announcing the Recipients of the Third Annual Catalyst Award

Announcing the Recipients of the Third Annual Catalyst Award

Rachel’s Network announced the awardees and finalists of its third annual Catalyst Award. The award honors women leaders of color for their commitment to a healthy planet, and provides them with a cash prize, networking opportunities, and recognition for their work. Now in its third year, the Catalyst Award has supported over 75 women.

Supporting the Frontline Communities Fighting Line 3 in Minnesota

Supporting the Frontline Communities Fighting Line 3 in Minnesota

Native organizers in Minnesota are leading on-the-ground resistance to urge President Biden to revoke permits and halt construction, provide legal support to water protectors, and communicate the threat posed by Line 3. Rachel’s Network provided a grant through the Equation Campaign to support the coalition.

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