The Christensen Fund works to support Indigenous Peoples in advancing their inherent rights, dignity, and self determination.

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The Christensen Fund works to support Indigenous Peoples in advancing their inherent rights, dignity, and self determination.

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The Christensen Fund works to support Indigenous Peoples in advancing their inherent rights, dignity, and self determination.

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Our Partners


We support partners in four geographical areas: Kenya, Global, Mexico, and the United States. 

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Our Grantmaking


Our funding, strategic alliances, and inter-cultural collaborations all center Indigenous leadership, voices, and perspectives around the world.

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Our Grantmaking


Our funding, strategic alliances, and inter-cultural collaborations all center Indigenous leadership, voices, and perspectives around the world.

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News & Views

Explore the stories and latest news from the field, our team, and partners around the world.

October 2024 Newsletter

The Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples provides expert advice and studies to the United Nations Human Rights Council to ensure the rights of Indigenous Peoples…

The Christensen Fund Partners Gathering in Kenya

This month, the Christensen Fund organized a convening in Nanyuki, Kenya, bringing together thirty-two partner organizations from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Cameroon, and Ethiopia.…

The Christensen Fund Details Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Pledge Commitments

At the World Leaders Summit at COP26, the Christensen Fund joined the UK, Norway, Germany, the US, and the Netherlands, and over 15 private funders in a collective pledge of 1.7…

August 2024 Newsletter

The Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples provides expert advice and studies to the United Nations Human Rights Council to ensure the rights of Indigenous Peoples…

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