Partners and Allies for Change

 

Global Family

www.globalfamily.org

Global Family is an international network of individuals and groups in over 40 countries. As an important support structure for thousands of kindred spirits and social pioneers, Global Family promotes activities and processes that enable people to experience their deeper connection to one another, to the earth and to their Source. They have been accredited as an NGO (non-governmental organization) with the Department of Public Information at the United Nations for many years and has been involved in sponsoring many UN events.

Earth Charter

www.earthcharter.org

The Earth Charter is a declaration of fundamental principles for building a just, sustainable, and peaceful global society in the 21st century. It seeks to inspire in all peoples a new sense of global interdependence and shared responsibility for the well-being of the human family and the larger living world. It is an expression of hope and a call to help create a global partnership at a critical juncture in history. The Earth Charter is the product of a decade long, worldwide, cross-cultural conversation about common goals and shared values. The drafting of the Earth Charter has involved the most open and participatory consultation process ever conducted in connection with an international document. Thousands of individuals and hundreds of organizations from all regions of the world, different cultures, and diverse sectors of society have participated. The Charter has been shaped by both experts and representatives of grassroots communities. It is a people's treaty that sets forth an important expression of the hopes and aspirations of the emerging global civil society.

Hummingbird Community

www.hummingbirdlivingschool.org

Hummingbird Ranch was created by a core team within Global Family as a way to model the consciousness which is seeking expression in our world at this time. As a living laboratory for the evolution of consciousness, the community is engaged in a sacred experiment to create a loving and compassionate world.

Members of Hummingbird are committed to both personal and global transformation. It is their desire to model a sustainable integrated lifestyle deeply attuned to the wisdom inherent in nature. Young and old alike are working together in a spirit of reverence, building a co-creative culture that embodies integrity, cooperation, respect, trust and love.

Rocky Mountain Peace and Justice Center

www.rmpjc.org

The Rocky Mountain Peace and Justice Center, rooted in the spirit of unconditional nonviolence, is dedicated to radically progressive personal and social change. As a multi-issue organization, they work to restore and protect earth and human rights. They educate, organize, act, and build community in order to create a culture of justice and peace.

EcoCycle

www.ecocycle.org

Eco-Cycle is one of the largest non-profit recyclers in the USA and has an international reputation as a pioneer and innovator in resource conservation.

Earth Restoration Corps

www.earthrestorationcorps.org

Earth Restoration Corps is a project to rally young adults for sustainable livelihood through education, peaceful persuasion and community action. They have lobbied many governments in support of the Earth Restoration Corps’ principles, including the initiation of a national service program for youth dedicated to environmental restoration as an alternative to military service.

Manitou Foundation

www.manitou.org

Manitou's vision is to bring the ancient religions that have a heritage and history from around the world together in Crestone, CO. Manitou is a model that demonstrates that it is possible for these world religions to live harmoniously and to pass on these ancient teachings for the purpose of promoting world peace.

Wolakota Foundation

www.wolakota.org

Wolakota is a grassroots non-profit organization emerging from the needs of traditional Lakota (Dakota/Nakota) people to maintain their cultural and spiritual lifeways for the sake of future generations. Since its inception, the organization has sought to promote and protect as well as educate others about the traditional values and wisdom of Indigenous People.

Earth Rhythm

www.earthrhythm.org

Earth Rhythm's primary goal is to unite Native American tribal communities with concerned people, environmental and humanitarian organizations, fostering understanding and shared visions & projects. Earth Rhythm's projects are focused on preserving & enhancing Native American lives and culture as well as promoting ecological & sustainable awareness and living.

Tekio

www.tekio.net

The TEKIO mission is to empower a whole new generation of youth social entrepreneurs with the tools and sustainable practices to transform themselves, their communities and their environment toward a world that seeks balance with nature and well being for all.

Tamoanchan Project

www.tamoanchan.org

Kalpulli Kuauhilama is creating a self-sufficient Teaching Center called Tamoanchan, where Aztec traditions can be transmitted and applied as a living knowledge to practice the Kalpulli principles of "family, community and unity. Tamoanchan will serve as a model and resource for the development of other traditional teaching centers in Mexico, and support local sustainability and development of traditional communities throughout the world that seek to practice, protect and promote their ancestral values .

World Council of Elders

www.wouldcouncilofelders.org

World Council of Elder’s, is a global organization dedicated to preserving, sharing and integrating traditional indigenous wisdom with modern cultures toward worldwide healing, peace and sustainable living for future generations.

National Animal Endowment for the Animals

www.neaforever.org

The mission of NEA is to build a world of compassion - a world where animals can live free of pain, fear and suffering. Through consultations, grants and our website, NEA helps grassroots groups increase their chances for success. We work hard to find and provide the most effective business training, communication models, and activist support.

 

Financial Supporters of GAYA

GAYA has been in operation for the past thirteen years and has positively impacted thousands of people throughout the US, Mexico and other parts of the world. The following is a list of many who have generously supported GAYA with larger financial contributions (over $2,000). We would also like to thank the many people who have supported GAYA through in-kind services and donations under $2,000.

YLA’s Earth Rally with Robert F. Kennedy Jr .2005

Larger Donors:

Christian Lassen Foundation

Hawaii Community Foundation

Manitou Foundation

Steiner Foundation

Community Foundation of Boulder

Temple Foundation

Cannon Foundation

Youth Opportunity Advisory Board

Aloha International Fund

ANATVC Foundation

White Bison Foundation

Wolakota Foundation

Lindsey Wagner Fund

StorageTek Corporation

Emerald Forest Corporation

Terra Christa Communications

Global Family

Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaii Vistors Bureau

Team Communication

Government of Mexico City

Denver Indian Center

Earth Rhythm Inc

Ritz Carlton Hotel

Sheraton Hotel

NOV 2 nd Fund

Jim Freeheart - Artist

Red Thunder Robbie Romero - Artist

Joy Freeman - Author