{"id":12443,"date":"2020-10-16T09:24:16","date_gmt":"2020-10-16T09:24:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/africa\/?page_id=12443"},"modified":"2025-07-02T07:20:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T07:20:08","slug":"philanthropy-and-foundations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/africa\/en\/philanthropy-and-foundations\/","title":{"rendered":"Philanthropy and Foundations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-planet4-blocks-carousel-header\"><div data-hydrate=\"planet4-blocks\/carousel-header\" data-attributes=\"{&quot;slides&quot;:[{&quot;image&quot;:12480,&quot;focal_points&quot;:{&quot;x&quot;:&quot;0.44&quot;,&quot;y&quot;:&quot;0.14&quot;},&quot;header&quot;:&quot;Philanthropy and Foundations&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;The threats to our planet are big and urgent. Major gifts make a significant contribution to tackling these problems, and donors are very much partners in Greenpeace\u2019s work.&quot;,&quot;link_text&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link_url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link_url_new_tab&quot;:false,&quot;image_url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-africa-stateless\/2020\/10\/fc165711-greenpeace_november-2019_0026.jpg&quot;,&quot;image_srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-africa-stateless\/2020\/10\/fc165711-greenpeace_november-2019_0026-300x200.jpg 300w,https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-africa-stateless\/2020\/10\/fc165711-greenpeace_november-2019_0026-1024x682.jpg 1024w,https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-africa-stateless\/2020\/10\/fc165711-greenpeace_november-2019_0026-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-africa-stateless\/2020\/10\/fc165711-greenpeace_november-2019_0026-768x512.jpg 768w,https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-africa-stateless\/2020\/10\/fc165711-greenpeace_november-2019_0026-1536x1024.jpg 1536w,https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-africa-stateless\/2020\/10\/fc165711-greenpeace_november-2019_0026-510x340.jpg 510w,https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-africa-stateless\/2020\/10\/fc165711-greenpeace_november-2019_0026.jpg 2000w&quot;,&quot;image_alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}]}\" data-reactroot=\"\"><section class=\"block block-header block-wide carousel-header \"><div class=\"carousel-wrapper-header\"><div class=\"carousel-inner\" role=\"listbox\"><div class=\"carousel-item active\"><div class=\"carousel-item-mask\"><div class=\"background-holder\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-africa-stateless\/2020\/10\/fc165711-greenpeace_november-2019_0026.jpg\" style=\"object-position:44% 14.000000000000002%\" srcSet=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-africa-stateless\/2020\/10\/fc165711-greenpeace_november-2019_0026-300x200.jpg 300w,https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-africa-stateless\/2020\/10\/fc165711-greenpeace_november-2019_0026-1024x682.jpg 1024w,https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-africa-stateless\/2020\/10\/fc165711-greenpeace_november-2019_0026-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-africa-stateless\/2020\/10\/fc165711-greenpeace_november-2019_0026-768x512.jpg 768w,https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-africa-stateless\/2020\/10\/fc165711-greenpeace_november-2019_0026-1536x1024.jpg 1536w,https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-africa-stateless\/2020\/10\/fc165711-greenpeace_november-2019_0026-510x340.jpg 510w,https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-africa-stateless\/2020\/10\/fc165711-greenpeace_november-2019_0026.jpg 2000w\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"carousel-caption\"><div class=\"caption-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"container main-header\"><div class=\"carousel-captions-wrapper\"><h1>Philanthropy and Foundations<\/h1><p>The threats to our planet are big and urgent. Major gifts make a significant contribution to tackling these problems, and donors are very much partners in Greenpeace\u2019s work.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p>Greenpeace has been protecting our environment for 50 years. Greenpeace&#8217;s mission is to expose global environmental problems, and promote solutions for future generations.<\/p>\n\n<p>Though Greenpeace supporters come from many different backgrounds and many generations, there is one thing we all have in common: a commitment to a green and peaceful future. We know that by working tirelessly towards that goal today, we ensure this legacy for the earth and its inhabitants tomorrow. 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With your support, we can and will make a difference. Your gift will be used to support vital work to challenge the problems we face and promote the sustainable solutions we need.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you entrust Greenpeace with a major gift, we will ensure you\u2019re kept informed about how your gift is being used and the impact it has on defending our living world. You will receive personal updates from our dedicated team so you can be confident that your investment is a sound one. <\/p>\n\n<p>Greenpeace is an independent, non-profit, global organisation that stands for positive change through action. We investigate, campaign, document and lobby for a sustainable balance between humans and the environment worldwide.<br>Greenpeace relies on donations from generous individuals to carry out our work. We do not accept funding from governments or corporations. 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