News & Views
Explore the stories and latest news from the field, our team, and partners around the world.


News & Views
Explore the stories and latest news from the field, our team, and partners around the world.
May 2, 2023
Tero Mustonen of Snowchange Cooperative Awarded 2023 Goldman Prize
The Christensen Fund would like to congratulate the 2023 Goldman Prize recipients. Each year, the Goldman Prize recognizes the work of…
March 21, 2023
Native Americans In Philanthropy Launches Historic Tribal Nations Conservation Pledge
Native Americans in Philanthropy and Biodiversity Funders Group, in partnership with 15 leading funders, announced the launch of the Tribal…
August 17, 2022
Indigenous Leaders Spotlight: Meet Fawn Sharp
“Oftentimes, I think about my journey and my responsibility to the 3,000 people of the Quinault Nation...Holding public office means you…
August 17, 2022
Indigenous Leaders Spotlight: Meet Andrea Ixchíu
“I would like us to start honoring the lives of people who are taking care of our land all while experiencing the effects of climate change…
August 17, 2022
Indigenous Leaders Spotlight: Meet Ole Kaunga Mali
“This is not only a victory for the El Molo, Turkana, Samburu, and Rendille communities that have been affected by the Lake Turkana Wind…
August 17, 2022
Indigenous Leaders Spotlight: Meet Joan Carling
“Indigenous peoples are not the enemies. We are not against development. We are conserving our environment for the future of humanity. But…
June 9, 2022
Planting Seeds for Reparations in California
The Christensen Fund is proud to join the Decolonizing Wealth Project and the California Endowment in establishing a new fund to support…
April 19, 2022
The Christensen Fund Announces First Cohort of Indigenous Leaders Program
As part of The Christensen Fund’s commitment to Indigenous communities, leaders and organizations, we are excited to announce our inaugural…
April 1, 2022
The Christensen Fund Details First Round of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Pledge Commitments
At the World Leaders Summit at COP26, the Christensen Fund joined the UK, Norway, Germany, the US, and the Netherlands, and over 15 private…
November 1, 2021
The Christensen Fund joins governments and private funders to announce historic $1.7 billion pledge at COP26 in support of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities
The UK, Norway, Germany, the US, and the Netherlands, in partnership with The Christensen Fund and 16 other funders, pledged today to…
October 3, 2021
The Christensen Fund to Welcome Two New Directors for Global and U.S. Strategies
The Christensen Fund is pleased to announce Casey Box and Shawn Watts as its newest team members to lead its global and U.S. grantmaking…
March 18, 2020
Caring for our Partners and Communities
We know that COVID-19 is at the center of everyone’s mind. At Christensen, we have been closely following global developments, listening…