We hand-selected five stellar nonprofit organizations that fully exemplify our diversity and inclusion initiatives — one of which is the Indigenous Environmental Network.
For every candidate Climate People places, we donate 1% of the placement fee to an environmental nonprofit of the candidate's choosing. We hand-selected five stellar nonprofit organizations that fully exemplify our diversity and inclusion initiatives — one of which is the Indigenous Environmental Network.
We wanted to find an organization that fights for not only the livelihood of the planet but for the equality of all of those who inhabit it. We believe it's crucial to have a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce in order to meet the challenges faced by climate change. We strongly believe in the mission of The Indigenous Environmental Network and are honored to help fund their initiatives.
IEN is an alliance of Indigenous Peoples whose shared mission is to protect the sacredness of Earth from contamination and exploitation through respecting and adhering to Indigenous knowledge and natural law.
Established over 30 years ago, they have worked diligently to set new standards for environmental and economic justice. They educate, empower, and protect on the local, national, and international levels.
"Indigenous Peoples are Rising Up in Solidarity to defend our rights as Indigenous Peoples; to protect the Sacredness of, the Territorial Integrity of, and Rights of (Grandmother) Mother Earth; and the Rights of Future Generations. We are building solidarity from the Global South to the North to fulfill our sacred duties, listening to the teachings of our elders and the voices of our youth and women, to act wisely to carry out our responsibilities to enhance the health and respect the sacredness of Mother Earth, and to demand climate justice now."
IEN operates with 12 specific goals behind all of its initiatives.
The Indigenous Environmental Network is also working on various campaigns that support Indigenous peoples while uprooting and rewriting the systems of oppression. They can't do it alone, any and all donations will help keep them on the front lines, extend their reach, and make even more of an impact.