Keatlegile Mnguni is the founder & CEO at Agrinouri, a South African agroprocessing & vegetable farming company, dedicated to crafting exceptional handcrafted sauces using natural ingredients. https://agrinouri.co.za

Join us for Caribbean Women for Climate Justice Conference 2025 virtual conference

🗓️ 17 – 19 July 2025
💻 Online | Global South Voices, United
💥 Co-hosted by @TheClimateConscious & @GlobalYaadie

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Cherisse Braithwaite-Joseph, CEO of the Cropper Foundation, speaks about her journey in climate philanthropy and the importance of linking environmental sustainability with community development.

With over 14 years of experience across environmental management, disaster risk reduction, and community development, Cherise shares how her career has been a continuous journey toward people-centered, data-driven climate action.

Cherisse discuss innovative projects like the 'Writing for Our Lives' anthology, which aims to amplify Caribbean voices in the climate narrative. She emphasizes the need for holistic approaches to climate resilience, the vital role of civil society partnerships, and the call for philanthropic leaders to support local initiatives effectively.

This is a must-listen for anyone interested in climate resilience, regional leadership, and building more equitable and effective climate solutions.

Key Takeaways

• The Cropper Foundation blends technical elements with grassroots participation.
• Climate resilience is interconnected with people's livelihoods in the Caribbean.
• Civil society should be involved from the planning stages of initiatives.
• Funders need to support local organizations beyond project-based funding.
• Sustainability requires a holistic approach that includes cultural impacts.
• The Caribbean has the expertise to lead in climate action.
• Investment in local initiatives is crucial for effective climate solutions.
• Partnerships should focus on co-designing projects that meet local needs.

Join the Caribbean Philanthropic Alliance and become part of the Philanthropy For Climate movement, a powerful global network of changemakers.

Visit https://cariphilalliance.org/events-programs/clasp/ to learn more

Visit thecropperfoundation.org to learn more about their work.

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Pierre Noel is the Executive Director of the Haiti Development Institute (HDI), an organization advancing development by strengthening local leadership and institutional capacity across Haiti.

HDI’s approach centers local communities as architects of their future, particularly in climate-vulnerable regions. Through infrastructure development, civic leadership, and cross-sector partnerships, HDI offers a model for locally grounded philanthropy that responds to crisis while building long-term systems for sustainability and equity. Pierre brings deep experience in the intersection of climate, governance, and philanthropic accountability—making his voice essential to the CLASP conversation.

In this episode, Derval Barzey speaks with Pierre about the critical role of climate philanthropy in supporting community-led solutions in Haiti. They discuss the importance of building resilience in rural communities, supporting farmers, and the need for collaboration among funders. Pierre shares insights on the challenges faced by local leaders and the innovative approaches being taken to drive climate adaptation.

The conversation emphasizes the significance of engaging youth and leveraging technology to foster partnerships and collective impact in addressing climate change in the Caribbean.

Join the Caribbean Philanthropic Alliance and become part of the Philanthropy For Climate movement, a powerful global network of changemakers.

Visit https://cariphilalliance.org/events-programs/clasp/ to learn more

Visit https://www.hdihaiti.org/ to learn more about their work.

Partner with us as we elevate Caribbean voices in reshaping climate action through philanthropy.

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