Through the Rachel’s Network Legacy Award, four longtime movement leaders were sponsored to participate in the Teranga Experience, a restorative seven-day journey in Senegal, West Africa. The Teranga Experience is designed to give movement leaders the time and space to rest, reflect, and reconnect with themselves and their work.
Shamar Bibbins, managing director of The Kresge Foundation’s Environment Program, shares what she’s learned from 12 years in philanthropy, and how we can build a just, green future through place, power, and care.
Rachel’s Network, a nonprofit that elevates and supports women environmental leaders, today announced the addition of three new members to its board of directors: Judith Albert, Letarik Amare, and Kimberly Middleton. Following these appointments, the board comprises 16 directors.
Rachel’s Network announced the awardees and finalists of its 2025 Catalyst Award. Now in its seventh year, the Catalyst Award honors women leaders of color for their commitment to a healthy planet, and provides them with financial and leadership support, and public recognition.
Rachel’s Network celebrated its 25th anniversary by announcing a new program to support women leaders of color with long experience in and deep dedication to the environmental movement: the Legacy Award. The inaugural Legacy awardees will participate in a week-long retreat in Dakar, Senegal. There, they will meet social justice leaders, connect with each other, and have space for reflection, learning, and rest.
