Planetary Health Appeal

We’re working with communities to tackle the challenges posed by global issues like climate change and pollution and to advocate for policies that prioritise the health and wellbeing of people and the wider natural world. Donate to our Planetary Health Appeal and contribute to building a healthier, more prosperous world for all.

Global environmental issues related to human activity, whether climate change, industrial pollution or overexploitation of natural resources, are harming our ‘planetary health’ and making it harder for people to survive and thrive. Furthermore, the countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America that have contributed the least to these problems are often experiencing the worst effects.

“Three years ago, the land was green and livestock was healthy. We had a lot of meat and milk. Now we sometimes only eat once a day. I can’t afford nutritious food so we eat dry rice.” - Halima Abdi Farah, Tea Seller, Somaliland

We are working with communities to address the immediate challenges arising from these ‘planetary health’ issues – whether helping rural families in Somaliland deal with extended droughts or supporting climate resilient farming in Guatemala. At the same time, we’re collaborating with activists and communities globally to tackle the root causes of these catastrophic environmental issues

“The idea is to show women how to produce and cultivate vegetables in small plots without using much pesticides or chemicals – an organic approach” – Silvia Vasquez, Project Coordinator, Guatemala

Please give whatever you can to our Planetary Health Appeal and help to address the causes and tackle the effects of environmental crises.

• £9 could cover the cost of fuel for community workers visiting remote settlements to provide support and information around health, nutrition and environmental issues

• £30 could cover the cost of training a farmer in sustainable and organic farming methods

• £81 could cover the cost for activists in Africa, Asia or Latin America to engage in a conference on health and the environment