Many Westerners are pessimistic about our global environmental situation, but Indigenous communities are able to experience joy in this struggle—because their way of life is regenerating the planet.

When rooted in trust and care, finance becomes more than funding, it becomes a way to support Indigenous-led, land-based solutions that have long protected and regenerated the Earth.

“I believe Indigenous communities have lived in balance with nature for generations. Their wisdom is carried through lived experience, passed from elders to younger generations, and rooted in deep respect for community and the natural world. In trust-based philanthropy, our role is not to impose solutions, but to recognize the strength that already exists and stand alongside communities with humility, patience, and long-term commitment.”

Our work at Home Planet Fund has direct and immediate impact on mitigation and adaptation to global environmental degradation, because we support Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities who have, since time immemorial, been living and working the best practices for the planet.