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.


The Christensen Fund Details 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…

The Christensen Fund Elects Three New Indigenous Women Trustees

The Christensen Fund is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to its Board of Trustees. These new members have considerable…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…