named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Ancestral Futures: Water, Wealth and Wisdom in a World on Fire
Public event at the Wellcome Collection in London featuring Indigenous leaders and scientists discussing planetary healing
Inclusive Conservation Academy Consultations
Global dialogue series co-led with WWF to co-create an academy focused on Indigenous-led conservation and community-based stewardship
Listening to the Earth
Dialogue series at Saïd Business School bringing together Indigenous leaders and global allies to reflect on ecological restoration and resilience
Mamos and Zagas Water Ceremony
Spiritual fundraiser in Queens, NY led by Kogi spiritual leaders from Colombia to activate and heal the East River and support temple construction
Water Pilgrimage
Ceremonial event in Oxford honoring the sacred relationship with water, led by Amazonian Indigenous leaders
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Indigenous-Led Ecosystem Stewardship 3 activities
- Building ethical engagement guidelines with industry partnersCollaborates with the cosmetics and natural resources industry through the Natural Resources Stewardship Circle to develop ethical trade practices that respect Indigenous rights, traditional knowledge, and Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC), including co-drafting guidelines since 2009.
- Delivering emergency relief to Indigenous communitiesResponds to environmental disasters affecting Indigenous populations, such as flooding on the Rio Gregório that destroyed homes, crops, and tools in Yawanawa villages.
- Funding and supporting land rights campaigns for Indigenous communitiesSecures ancestral land rights for Indigenous Peoples through advocacy campaigns, including a five-year effort that resulted in the recognition of 93,000 hectares of land. Partners with organizations like Aveda to support biodiversity and climate resilience.
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Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 2 activities
- Advancing Indigenous Peoples' rights at the United NationsParticipates in United Nations forums and events, including the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues and High-Level Political Forum, to promote Indigenous engagement and advocacy on global policy. Hosts side events and dialogues to strengthen representation and strategic participation.
- Defending the rights of the Naga peopleProvides sustained advocacy and legal defense for the Naga people’s right to self-determination through partnership with the Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights.
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Global Sustainability Convenings & Forums 2 activities
- Conducting research and consultations for inclusive conservationLeads and co-organizes consultations with Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and stakeholders to co-create an Inclusive Conservation Academy, document best practices, and publish findings to advance equitable conservation models.
- Hosting inclusive conservation dialogues across regionsOrganizes and hosts online dialogues on inclusive conservation for Indigenous Peoples and local communities across the Americas, Africa, Russia, the Arctic, Pacific, and Asia regions, with multilingual interpretation and broad regional participation.
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Girls' Mentorship and Leadership Development 1 activity
- Developing leadership capacity among Indigenous youthImplements leadership programs for young Indigenous women and future leaders, including the East African Young Women’s Leadership Initiative, which provides access to education, rights training, mentoring, and experiential learning.
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Indigenous and Diaspora Cultural Preservation 1 activity
- Organizing cultural and public events featuring Indigenous voicesCo-sponsors cultural events, film screenings, concerts, and public dialogues in locations such as Long Island City, London, and Oxford, including the Water Activation ceremony, Ofrenda Fest, and the Sound of Siberia concert film, to elevate Indigenous cultural expression and ecological knowledge.
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Human Rights & Peace Education Curriculum 1 activity
- Producing educational content on Indigenous engagement with the UNDevelops and delivers free self-paced online courses to educate Indigenous leaders and allies on engaging with the United Nations, including the course 'Indigenous Peoples at the United Nations: Project Access Online'.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Strengthening global Indigenous leadership through training and storytellingOffers capacity-building programs and conducts interviews with Indigenous leaders to share community stories, cultures, and challenges, supporting the development of leaders who can operate effectively in local and global contexts.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$124K
Contributions & grants$120K97%
Program service revenue$3K3%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$176
expenses
Total expenses$129K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$75K
Cash$75K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$74K
Liquid reserves7.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +5.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 7
- ALEXANDRA HAYDEN — VICE PRESIDENT
- JAMES MEREWETHER — TREASURER
- LAURA YAWANAWA — BD MEM
- MARINA CRUZ — BOARD CHAIR
- MICHAEL VETURA — BD MEM
- STEFFEN LANDAUER — SECRETARY
- TASHKA YAWANAWA — BD MEM
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- ANMIGA Partner — Cosponsored a film screening and panel event at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues with Tribal Link Foundation.
- Aveda Corporation Partner — Partnered with the Yawanawá people to expand land rights and support environmental conservation.
- Chief Arvol Looking Horse Partner — Featured in the Indigenous Voices interview series as the 19th generation Keeper of the Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe of the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota Nations.
- Chief Tashka Yawanawa Partner — Featured in the Indigenous Voices interview series as a leader of the Yawanawa peoples, Brazil.
- Daniel Salau Partner — Featured in the Indigenous Voices interview series as a representative of the Maasai community in Kenya.
- Doña Leova Partner — Featured in the Indigenous Voices interview series as a Nahuatl Medicine Woman from Puebla, Mexico.
- East African Young Women’s Leadership Initiative Partner — Innovative partnership focused on developing leadership among young women in East Africa.
- Future Amazon Partner — Cosponsored a film screening and panel event at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues with Tribal Link Foundation.
- Global Canopy Partner — Collaborated with Tribal Link Foundation to produce a two-day series of public and private events in Oxford and London.
- Government of Acre Government — Partnered with the Yawanawá people to develop the Yawanawá brand and support cultural preservation.
- Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning Partner — Co-presented the "Sound of Siberia" online concert film through its YouTube channel.
- Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Ctr Partner — Hosted an online interview event with Taíno Leader Roberto Múkaro Borrero in collaboration with Tribal Link Foundation.
- Mídia India Partner — Cosponsored a film screening and panel event at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues with Tribal Link Foundation.
- NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Coalition — Pamela Kraft served as Vice-Chair
- Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights Partner — Collaborates with the Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights in defending the rights of the Naga people.
- Natural Resources Stewardship Circle Partner — Collaborates on developing ethical guidelines for private sector engagement with Indigenous Peoples in the cosmetics, aromatics, and perfume industry.
- Rainforest Concern Partner — Collaborated with the Yawanawá people to develop the Yawanawá brand based on traditional designs.
- UNDP Government — Cosponsored a film screening and panel event at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues with Tribal Link Foundation.
- UNDP Partner — Co-hosted a side event at the United Nations High Level Political Forum on the SDGs.
- United Nations Government — Collaborated with UN departments and agencies including the Secretariat of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, UN Development Programme’s Equator Initiative, and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity
- United Nations Government — Collaborates with UN bodies and initiatives to advance Indigenous Peoples' rights and participation in global forums.
- United Nations Partner — Collaborated with Tribal Link to organize the program for the UN International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples.
- United Nations Development Programme Partner — Co-offers a free online course on Indigenous Peoples at the United Nations with Tribal Link Foundation.
- World Wide Fund for Nature Partner — Collaborates with Tribal Link Foundation to organize consultations for the Inclusive Conservation Academy.
- Yawanawa Partner — Close partner community receiving emergency relief and recovery support after flooding.
- Yawanawá Peoples Partner — Co-sponsored a side event at the UN Water Conference with Tribal Link Foundation on access to drinking water in the Amazon.
- Água Camelo Partner — Co-sponsored a side event at the UN Water Conference with Tribal Link Foundation on access to drinking water in the Amazon.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Amplification of Indigenous Voices Through Storytellingmethodology: storytelling-amplificationBy centering and sharing stories from Indigenous leaders and guardians, the organization raises awareness and shifts narratives around cultural and social issues, because authentic storytelling fosters empathy, recognition, and solidarity across movements.
- Co-Creation with Indigenous Peoples and Local Communitiesmethodology: co-creation_with_indigenous_peoplesBy designing programs jointly with Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs), the organization ensures equitable, socially just, and culturally relevant outcomes, because inclusive design led by rights-holding communities strengthens legitimacy, ownership, and long-term sustainability.
- Direct and Unmediated Community Supportmethodology: direct-relief-fundingBy delivering unrestricted financial relief directly to Indigenous families, the organization ensures rapid, dignified assistance reaches households without bureaucratic or external control, because removing intermediaries increases equity and trust in crisis response.
- Indigenous-Led Capacity Building and Global Advocacymethodology: capacity_buildingBy providing accessible education, rights training, and mentorship grounded in Indigenous knowledge, the organization develops leaders who can effectively advocate for their communities at international forums like the United Nations, because leadership rooted in cultural reality strengthens self-determination and global influence.
- Self-Determination Through Rights-Based Advocacymethodology: rights-based advocacyBy grounding advocacy in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the principle of self-determination, the organization advances justice and peace, because legal and normative frameworks empower communities to challenge structural inequities and assert sovereignty.