Human Rights

Between 1869 and the 1960s in the U.S., thousands of Indigenous children attended at least 523 boarding schools, supported by the government and church groups that were fueled by the…

Menopausal women are the fastest-growing demographic in the workforce. One in five workers in the United States is in some phase of menopause now. Yet there’s a stigma around and a…

When 11-year-old Destiny Hernandez broke her glasses while playing ball with the other kids at school, her grandmother struggled to get her a replacement pair, underscoring issues in access to…

Border officials encountered 11 million unauthorized migrants attempting to enter the US between October 2019 and June 2024. Data on these border encounters — which include people attempting to enter…

Founded in 2009 and a Thousand Currents partner since 2023, Center for Justice Governance and Environmental Action (CJGEA) works to protect and advance the human and environmental rights of Indigenous…

The holiday season usually brings gifts, large tables filled with family and an air of magic. As another year comes to a close, many of us feel the spirit of…

The nonprofit sector plays a crucial role in addressing social issues and advocating for change. However, despite its mission to create a more equitable world, the sector itself faces a…

Millions displaced by global conflicts. Communities reeling from unseasonably strong natural disasters. Lives upended due to healthcare inequalities. In the middle of these crises are established nonprofits, everyday individuals and…

Montana State University Billings is pleased to announce the launch of the Empowering Indigenous Educators Scholarship, a new initiative made possible by the generosity of an anonymous donor. These scholarships…

Each summer on Martha’s Vineyard, leaders of color working in philanthropy across the United States gather to strategize, to vision, and to be in community with one another on an…

In an era marked by both significant advances and setbacks for LGBTQ+ people, charitable giving to support LGBTQ+ organizations more than doubled in a recent 10-year period. Despite that swift…

For centuries, Munduruku communities have inhabited the Madeira-Tapajós region of central Brazil. However, for more than 200 years, they have been drastically impacted by colonial expansion, missionaries, harmful policies, infrastructure projects,…