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Shifting how the world responds to inequity and injustice

The Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF) was founded in 2012 by Robyn “Rihanna” Fenty in honor of her grandparents, Clara and Lionel Braithwaite. CLF invests in climate justice initiatives in the Caribbean & United States and helps communities prepare for and withstand natural disasters.

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OUR APPROACH

Strategic Philanthropy

CLF confronts issues of climate justice and supports communities to prepare for and withstand natural disasters

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Grant Partners

Active in the U.S. and Caribbean

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Projects Funded

We have supported more than 150 projects and programs through our grantmaking.

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Caribbean Islands

Funded for climate justice and climate resilience projects.

HOW WE DO IT

OUR WORK

Taking a 360-degree approach to impact through investing in local solutions

  • Climate Resilience
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Climate Resilience

We’re rethinking disaster response to enable communities to better withstand natural disasters before they hit.

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175 millionchildren and young people are affected by natural disasters each year.
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Climate Justice

We fund the collective rights of people, organizations, and movements in the U.S. and Caribbean to advance communities that are regenerative and sustainable to reduce further climate changes.

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CLF commits $15 million to 18 organizations addressing climate justice in the U.S. and Caribbean.
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Legacy Projects

We support a number of high-impact initiatives in Barbados, the home of CLF’s Founder.

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$40 millionleveraged toward COVID-19 relief and racial justice efforts.
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  • July 20, 2022
    CLF Releases 2021 Annual Report
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  • May 16, 2022
    CLF honored at inaugural Humanitarian Awards in Barbados
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  • The Clara Lionel Foundation Barbados Scholarship
    April 22, 2022
    The Clara Lionel Foundation Barbados Scholarship
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