Unbound Philanthropy is focused on supporting a welcoming and resilient society where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive.
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Lessons from Katrina: How Funders Can Help Communities Get ‘Climate Mobility’ Right
On the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Taryn Higashi, Executive Director of Unbound Philanthropy, and David Lubell, Senior Climate Mobility and Cities Fellow, ICLEI – USA, describe how some communities are beginning to take steps to become more resilient, equitable, and welcoming, and how there is a clear opportunity for funders to support these early adopters.
Approach & Priorities
In our grantmaking across both the US and UK, we focus our work across three strategic approaches, which are highly interconnected. We believe that all of these strategies build strength for each other, they all need to be supported, and the approaches need to be integrated.
Activate Public Support
We seek to deepen and activate public support for a society where all people, including immigrants, belong and can thrive.
Ensure a Just System
We seek a safe, fair, and orderly immigration system that honors the dignity of all people and that advances the common good.
Strengthen Belonging
We strive for welcoming communities where all residents, including immigrants and their neighbors, belong and can fully participate in social, civic, and economic life.
Climate Mobility
Supporting people on the move in the era of climate change
Our Philosophy
Our work to advance our mission is rooted in core values. These values guide how we support our grantee partners as well as how we collaborate with peer philanthropists to increase our effectiveness.
Resources
We are a learning organization and we value the exchange of learning. We invite you to delve into our curated selection of resources related to our fields of work.
Building for the Future: Preparing at the Local Level for an Era of Increased Climate Mobility
The State of Us: Community Strength and Cohesion in the UK
Colette Pichon Battle On Knowing What We’re Called To
Banner Illustration: Mikyung Lee. This illustration represents our vision for our climate mobility initiative: where we prevent climate displacement and mitigate its harms, and ensure that when people must move, their lives and the wellbeing of communities to which they move will be improved.
Second Image: Alexeys, istock by Getty Images. Aerial view of John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge over the Ohio River and downtown Cincinnati skyline.
Third Image: An enormous piece of temporary land art was painted in a Halifax park to celebrate Refugee Week and to show that Calderdale welcomes people fleeing war and persecution. The work was created by Sand In Your Eye with St Augustine’s Centre in partnership with Counterpoints Arts. (Charlotte Graham/Sand In Your Eye.)