December 31, 2020

CLF Founder Rihanna Named “Celebrity Philanthropist of the Year”

We are thrilled to share that our founder, Rihanna, was included in this year’s InsidePhilanthropy 2020 Philanthropy Awards list! Inside Philanthropy, or IP, is the premiere source of day-to-day coverage on charitable giving. Named “Celebrity Philanthropist of the Year,” Rihanna was acknowledged for both her long-standing personal commitment to philanthropy (she launched her first foundation when she was just 18) as well as CLF’s impact through its climate resilience, education, racial justice and COVID-19 response efforts.

See the full list on Inside Philanthropy.

CLF Receives Heart of Gold Award

In the spirit of recognizing and celebrating impactful partnerships, Hope for Haiti is honored to present the Clara Lionel Foundation with the JoAnne M. Kuehner ‘Heart of Gold’ Award. The award celebrates the foundation’s unwavering support for locally-led organizations working to bolster the resilience of communities affected by natural disasters.

Dominica Schools Microgrid Project Wins 2023 CREF ‘Best Energy Resilience Project’

Last week, over 500 Caribbean energy practitioners and leaders, including government officials, national utilities, clean energy developers, and investors, gathered in Miami, Florida for the 15th Annual Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF)

CLF Leadership Transition Announcement

The Board of Directors of the Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF) announced today that Justine Lucas has stepped down from her role as Executive Director to pursue a new challenge.