Welcome to THE CHRISTENSEN FUND
We believe in the power of biological and cultural diversity. Find out who we are and what we do.
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MELANESIA PROGRAM
Strengthening customary land tenure and the traditional economy for resilience
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African Rift Valley
Recognizing and supporting Indigenous agroecology, stewards of sacred sites and culture-based livelihoods
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A diversity of CULTURAL EXPRESSIONS
We believe in a world infused with diverse artistic expression, and this conviction drives our grantmaking.
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Christensen Fund Seeks Executive Director
Following our announcement on the departure of Dr. Ken Wilson, The Christensen Fund seeks... Read more »
Ethiopia: The Most Bird-Friendly Coffee in the World
In the birthplace of coffee, unique new research shows how shade-grown coffee benefits species... Read more »
On biocultural diversity
Ob Umed, Bringing Hope—and Water—to the People of Tajikistan
A few weeks ago, I went to New York to see Tajik NGO Ob... Read more »
Where we work
Featured Story
California: Partnering with Native Americans for Innovative Stewardship Strategies
Clint McKay does not point at sacred things. In the rolling hills of Sonoma County, speckled with patches of trees above sprawling vineyards, he gestures with his chin toward a green mountain that rises above all else. His people call it Kanamota, he explains; the ‘Human Mountain‘. It’s one of the Wappo People’s holiest... Read more »
