A Vision for a Climate-Ready Caribbean
Celebrating a decade of impact!
This year marks a decade of working with organizations, partners, and communities to create a world in which everyone has the opportunity to fulfill their potential. As we reflect on our past work, we have so much to be grateful for.
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.
OUR APPROACH
Strategic Philanthropy
CLF confronts issues of climate justice and supports communities to prepare for and withstand natural disasters
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Active in the U.S. and Caribbean
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We have supported more than 150 projects and programs through our grantmaking.
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Funded for climate justice and climate resilience projects.
OUR WORK
Taking a 360-degree approach to impact through investing in local solutions
Climate Resilience
We’re rethinking disaster response to enable communities to better withstand natural disasters before they hit.
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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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Legacy Projects
We support a number of high-impact initiatives in Barbados, the home of CLF’s Founder.
Learn MoreLATEST NEWS
Keep up-to-date with our latest efforts
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September 27, 2023Renewable Energy Bolsters Resilient, Equitable Healthcare in BarbadosEmergency Response and Climate Resilience
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May 3, 2023Dominica Schools Microgrid Project Wins 2023 CREF ‘Best Energy Resilience Project’Emergency Response and Climate Resilience,General
