Indigenous & Black communities are in the front lines of all conservation work that protects our environment and Mother Earth. While many consider them activists, most community members consider their work a means of survival. Climate change is known to impact Black & Indigenous communities first—as they depend on their natural resources or live near polluting-generating sources that harm their overall wellbeing, health, and culture. At Piña Soul, we promote environmental sustainability and conservation among Black & Indigenous communities through the sale of our artesanias and consultation services. We directly support Black & Indigenous-led conservation and environmental projects through community mutual aids and micro-grants.
We fund three conservation areas:
1) Ocean Protection, 2) Water Management, & 3) Land Restoration.
We fund three conservation areas:
1) Ocean Protection, 2) Water Management, & 3) Land Restoration.
Conservation
/ˌkänsərˈvāSH(ə)n/
Conservation is the protection and preservation of natural resources, species, and environment that result in positive outcomes for communities of color—who are the most impacted to environmental degradation as a result of environmental racism. These positive outcomes include;
1. The preservation of cultures,
2. Decreasing harmful impacts on communities' livelihoods & wellbeing, and
3. Uplifting marginalized voices in the environmental discourse & movement.
Conservation advocates for a just treatment of all living and nonliving things that play an important role in our way of life—also known as Indigenous principles (Hernandez, J., 2019).
1. The preservation of cultures,
2. Decreasing harmful impacts on communities' livelihoods & wellbeing, and
3. Uplifting marginalized voices in the environmental discourse & movement.
Conservation advocates for a just treatment of all living and nonliving things that play an important role in our way of life—also known as Indigenous principles (Hernandez, J., 2019).
Eco-Warrior Community Micro-Grants
Our Eco-Warrior Community Micro-Grants are designed to support grassroots environmental & conservation movements, initiatives, or projects led by Black & Indigenous communities. These grants are awarded to community leaders, organizations, stakeholders, or nonprofits who make it their mission to decolonize environmental sustainability & conservation through the integration of environmental, climate, or food justice. These grants are available through the sale of our artesanias & pledges from our Eco-Ambassadors. Grantees also receive mentorship to help them maximize their community impact & continue their legacy as Eco-Warriors.
Applications will open soon. Our grants are designed to address three conservation components:
1. Ocean Protection
2. Water Management
3. Land Restoration
1. Ocean Protection
2. Water Management
3. Land Restoration
