What is Roots?
Roots is a Global South organization that works to shift power, break down barriers, and expand opportunities for communities hit hardest by the climate crisis. Through capacity, advocacy, funding, and spaces to organize, we build infrastructure that supports people to turn bold ideas into locally-grounded solutions that change what’s possible in everyday life.
How is Roots funded?
Roots is funded through grants from a number of incredible foundational partners whose generous support makes everything we do possible. If you’re interested in supporting Roots’ work, we’d love to have a conversation.
How does Roots operate?
Roots operates on the belief that the most durable change is built locally, through community-owned systems and initiatives that people design and drive themselves. We're not trying to scale one solution - we're supporting a groundswell of thousands of local initiatives rooted in the realities of the people living them. Through our programs, we walk alongside community members to build capacity, connections, and resources to collectively shift and redefine what's possible.
Where does Roots operate?
Roots works primarily across the Global South, as well as with BIPOC and diaspora communities around the world. The climate crisis is profoundly unjust. The regions hit hardest are those that have contributed least to the problem, and have the fewest resources to respond. This is why we believe leaders and movements from these communities must be at the center of the global climate justice agenda - and why supporting them to shift power and drive change locally is at the heart of everything we do.
Who does Roots partner with?
Roots has worked alongside more than 200 partners, from small grassroots groups to large international organizations, on issues at the intersection of climate and social justice. We believe the best work is built together. That's why we co-create resources and infrastructure that are grounded in local realities and made for real-world organizing, guided by those closest to the issues and most impacted by them.
How can I work with Roots?
Reach out to us! We are always looking for new and ambitious opportunities to collaborate with local and regional groups. If you or your group have an idea or opportunity that you’d like to team up on, please contact us and tell us more.