What the Global Climbing Initiative achieved in 2023

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Discover what our team accomplished this year in partnership with climbing organizations around the world.

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Invested in the growth of 21 climbing leaders in Kenya and Malawi through in-depth Climbing Leadership Fund trainings.

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Sent more than $25,000 in gear to climbing organizations creating positive impact in Egypt, Panama, Thailand, Kenya, Brazil, Malawi, Colombia, and Nepal.

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Awarded our first community grants to the following 9 projects:

  • Rope safety skills for Indigenous honey harvesters in India
  • Waste management and environmental education in Ecuador
  • Belay platforms for erosion mitigation in the Philippines
  • Leave No Trace workshops in Mexico
  • Drill and inclusive bolting education in India
  • Women’s climbing festival in Peru
  • Wilderness first aid certification in Brazil
  • Rebolting education in Mexico
  • Powerstar film in India

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Published 5 best practices chapters on responsible tourism, route naming, climbing festivals, protecting animals, and building bridges with rural communities.

Thank you for your continued support as we embark on 2024! We rely on donors like you to make each of these initiatives possible. Every little bit helps. To learn how you can support any of our program areas, click the button below.

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