Environment (2011 Q1)
Environment
Featured beneficiary in the ENVIRONMENT category for first quarter 2011:
FRIENDS OF THE EARTH

Friends of the Earth"Friends of the Earth and our federation of grassroots groups in 76 countries defend the environment and champion a more healthy and just world. We're progressive environmental advocates who pull no punches and speak sometimes uncomfortable truths to power. It's an approach that for four decades has yielded victories protecting our planet and its people.

"Our current campaigns focus on promoting clean energy and solutions to climate change, keeping toxic and risky technologies out of the food we eat and products we use, and protecting marine ecosystems and the people who live and work near them."

"As an outspoken leader in the environmental and progressive communities, Friends of the Earth seeks to change the perception of the public, media and policy makers--and effect policy change--with hard-hitting, well-reasoned policy analysis and advocacy campaigns that describe what needs to be done, rather than what is seen as politically feasible or politically correct. This advocacy has been the key to our successful campaigns over our 40-year history."

LEARN MORE ABOUT FRIENDS OF THE EARTH
Website: FOE.org
Charity Navigator review: Friends of the Earth
Annual expenses: $4.5 million
Annual Reports: FOE Annual Reports
ABOUT THE SELECTION PROCESS

Foundation Beyond Belief highlights ten charitable organizations per quarter. Among other considerations, beneficiaries are chosen for efficiency, effectiveness, moderate size (annual budget under $10 million), compatibility with humanist focus on mutual care of this world and this life, and geographic diversity. All categories feature secular organizations with the exception of "Challenge the Gap," which gives members the option of supporting one progressive, non-proselytizing religious organization each quarter.

Active members can help us choose future beneficiaries by researching and nominating charities and by discussing, debating, and advocating for the causes of their choice through our social network and discussion forums. Final decisions are made by the Board, but collective member input is among the most important considerations.
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