Donate to support Indigenous Peoples' guardianship
Indigenous Peoples' guardianship works.
Scientists confirm that 40% of the world’s remaining large, intact ecosystems thrive within Indigenous Peoples’ territories. Yet Indigenous Peoples receive less than 1% of global climate funding.
What would be possible if Indigenous Peoples guardianship was adequately funded?
Let's find out.
Since Nia Tero's inception in 2017, we have awarded over $125 million in grants directly to Indigenous organizations, their fiscal sponsors, and chosen allies. And despite growing threats, Indigenous Peoples' guardianship is strong or strengthening in 90% of our partner territories. On average, tree loss is 400% higher outside of our partner territories.
100%
of your online donation goes directly to Nia Tero’s Indigenous partners protecting and caring for their ancestral lands and waters.
Our Impact
274
DISTINCT INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
We have provided grants to 274 Indigenous Peoples around the world.
+130M
HECTARES OF LAND AND WATER
Our support helps protect more than 130 million hectares of lands and waters globally.
24.4
GIGATONS
Our support has led to 24.4 gigatons of carbon sequestered - equivalent to approximately half of global CO2 emissions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Giving
Your gift is tax deductible in accordance with applicable local regulations, as Nia Tero is a tax-exempt nonprofit. We’ll email you a donation receipt. Please keep this as your official record to claim this donation as a tax deduction. To receive a receipt, you must enter your email when prompted in the donation widget above. You’ll automatically receive it from The Giving Block once your transaction is confirmed.
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We value your privacy and trust. Your information is used strictly to process your donation, communicate our gratitude, keep you informed about the impact of your support, and update you on our ongoing projects. We adhere to stringent data protection protocols and ensure your personal information is handled with the utmost confidentiality and care. We do not sell, rent, or trade our donors' information to other entities. We never have access to full credit card numbers—only the last four digits for verification purposes. Building trust with you and our Indigenous partners is our priority.
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One hundred percent. All online donations go directly to grants for our Indigenous partners, supporting their self-determined needs and the protection of their ancestral lands and waters. Learn more about our Indigenous partners and what we have been able to achieve together in our annual reports.
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