We’ve seen the devastating impact of global events from climate change and COVID-19 to pressing economic and social burdens. But we’ve also seen the strength of our communities when we come together to address these difficulties.
With all the challenges we’re facing in the world, we recognized a need to stand together. We chose to come together and foster the power of unity. Ummah for Earth is an alliance created to address the pressing challenges facing our world. Together, we can take action toward a positive change.
We invite you to join us.
Alliance
Ummah for Earth is an alliance-led initiative, with the goal to empower Muslim communities who are facing crises. The alliance is made up of :
- Global One – Global One is a UK-based Muslim women-led international development NGO with registered offices in Kenya, Nigeria, Bangladesh and Jordan. Global One works to raise awareness on sustainability under the legacies of Islam and has introduced a guide to green practices during hajj. These include recommendations to waste management, public transport and sensible energy consumption in order to reduce our individual carbon footprint during Hajj.
- Greenpeace MENA – Greenpeace MENA (Middle East and North Africa) is the latest organisation in the Greenpeace network that now consists of 27 independent national/regional organisations in over 55 countries across Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia and the Pacific, as well as a co-ordinating body, Greenpeace International. Greenpeace MENA will prioritise environmental problems from this important region, offering solutions for its people and working hand in hand with the local communities in order to push for a greener and more peaceful world.
- Greenpeace Southeast Asia – Greenpeace has been present in the Southeast Asia region since 2000. Southeast Asia’s forests, mountains, rivers and oceans are home to millions of people and thousands of species of trees, plants, birds and mammals. But today, much of these flora and fauna are under threat from climate change, deforestation, pollution and unsustainable industrialised agriculture. The region’s rapid industrialisation and economic success has come at a heavy price. Through its campaigns, Greenpeace aims to protect Southeast Asia from further ecological ruin and to serve as a beacon of awareness and action in the interest of environmental protection and sustainable development.
- IFEES/EcoIslam – IFEES/EcoIslam is a leading Islamic environmental agency, helping to bridge the gap between the inherent ecological guidance of Islam and what informs daily behaviour as Muslims, aiming to bring about positive change across our communities and beyond to protect the earth.
- Islamic Relief – As an independent humanitarian and development organisation, Islamic Relief Worldwide has been serving humanity for 35 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries across the globe, IRW strives to make the world a better and fairer place for the three billion people still living in poverty. Since 1984, IRW has helped millions of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people. Inspired by the Islamic faith and guided by its values, IRW believes that people with wealth have a duty to those less fortunate regardless of race, political affiliation, gender or belief.
- Dr Odeh Al Jayoussi – Odeh Al-Jayyousi a professor and international consultant in sustainability and innovation. Author of a book titled” Islam and sustainable development: New worldviews”.
- Atlas for Development – Atlas for Development is a Moroccan nonprofit organization that aims to contribute to youth and women’s empowerment through inclusive community projects
- Green Generation Foundation (GGF) – was founded in 2014 as an Environmental Youth-led Organization. It aims to empower a new generation that can adapt to and understand ongoing worldwide environmental changes and create future leaders with the skills to solve climate-related and ecological challenges.
- Greenish Foundation – is a non-profit organization registered in Egypt under license 918 for 2020. Our main purpose is to develop community-centered solutions which contribute to public health and environmental sustainability, as well as the link between them.
- Adyan – is a foundation for managing diversity, promoting solidarity and safeguarding human dignity. They work locally, regionally and globally to achieve Inclusive Citizenship, develop Education on Living together, activate Religious Social Responsibility, and promote Spiritual Solidarity. Adyan was established on August 6, 2006, and is registered in Lebanon as a non-profit, independent, non-governmental organization (NGO), under the number 1103 by the Ministerial Decree dated 18 September 2008.
- The Center for Islamic Studies Universitas Nasional – is an Indonesia-based study center aims at seeking engagement of Islamic teachings and perspectives to address contemporary issues facing Muslim communities in Indonesia and around the globe. They have been working to build bridges between Muslim leaders and communities, environmental scientists and practitioners for the good of people and the planet. They also foster integration in academia of Islamic and scientific thought and contribute to local, national, and international initiatives on Islam and the environment.
- GreenFaith – is an international, interfaith, grassroots climate justice organization that organizes, trains and campaigns with local partners around the globe.
- Hazrat Sultan Bahu Trust – charity is a Muslim organization based in the UK and is HQ to 22 mosques around the country. The Bahu Trust promotes the belief that preserving the environment is an act of worship, the faith of Islam gives a clear mandate to protect and look after nature, Bahu Trust is registered as an observer to UNFCCC conferences and also has accredited status with UNEP.
- GRASS Malaysia – is an acronym for Pertubuhan Alam Sekitar Sejahtera Malaysia (Malaysian Peaceful Environment Organisation). It was registered on 23 October 2014. The establishment of GRASS aims to elevate the environmental aspect from a religious and cultural point of view. GRASS Malaysia is a non-governmental civil society organisation that works to raise awareness in environmental care. These efforts are carried out through a series of activities in the form of talks, workshops, service and cooperation with the community as well as organisations such as universities, schools, government institutions, NGOs and local residents.
- Greenpeace Canada – Greenpeace Canada is an independent campaigning organization, which uses non-violent, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems, and to force the solutions which are essential to a green and peaceful future. Greenpeace Canada’s goal is to ensure the ability of the Earth to nurture life in all its diversity. Therefore Greenpeace Canada seeks to: protect biodiversity in all its forms, – prevent pollution and abuse of the earth’s ocean, land, air and fresh water, – end all nuclear threats, promote peace, global disarmament and non-violence.
- Leave it in the Ground Initiative LINGO – works towards accelerating the global energy transition from fossil fuels to 100% renewable energy by supporting game-changing approaches for keeping fossil fuels in the ground.
- EnviroMuslims is a Community Group founded in November 2019 with the goal of engaging with, educating, and empowering Canadian Muslims to embed sustainability in their every day lives: where they live, work, play and pray.
- Banlastic Egypt is a social enterprise based in Alexandria that aims to ban single-use plastic and enhance environmental literacy among Egyptian citizens and the Mediterranean region. We do this by leading awareness campaigns in the form of interactive workshops with youth, beach cleanups, Arabic movie screenings, plastic-free events, and more. We also provide alternatives to single-use plastic to encourage a more eco-friendly lifestyle, in addition to working with policymakers to support the environmental work in Egypt through environmental laws for wider impact.
- High Atlas Foundation is a Moroccan association and a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2000. HAF is committed to furthering sustainable development and supports Moroccan communities to take action in implementing human development initiatives. HAF promotes sustainable agriculture, women’s empowerment, youth development, education, and health by focusing on capacity building, highlighting the community’s culture and strengthening the local dialogue.
- EcoMasjid The Eco Masjid movement in Indonesia is a mosque concept that cares about the interrelationship between living creatures and the environment, advocates for environmental awareness and turning mosques into a center for a sustainable environmental movement. Their website provides various information about environmentally friendly actions practiced in every aspect of worship, such as during ablution, waste disposal, energy use, and water management.
- KADER HIJAU MUHAMMADIYAH (GREEN CADRE OF MUHAMMADIYAH) is a cultural community from youth generation of Muhammadiyah, which is one of the biggest muslim organizations in Indonesia. As a cultural community KHM is a grassroot movement that organizes training on environmental issues. KHM was born in November, 2019 marked by the advocac movement against agrarian conflict in Sepat Reservoir in Surabaya, East Jawa.