Ghost Fishing UK is delighted to be approved as a 1% for the Planet approved nonprofit partner.
1% for the Planet is a global organization that connects dollars and doers to accelerate smart environmental giving. They recognize that the current level of environmental giving – only 3% of total philanthropy – is not enough to solve the most pressing issues facing our planet.
“We bring dollars and doers together to accelerate smart environmental giving through our business and individual membership.”
1% for the Planet inspires people to support environmental organizations through annual membership and everyday actions. They advise on giving strategies, certify donations, and amplify the impact of the network.
The intent of 1% for the Planet is to help fund these diverse environmental organizations so that collectively they can be a more powerful source in solving the world’s problems.” – Yvon Chouinard in his book “Let my people go surfing”
1% for the Planet approved nonprofit partners such as Ghost Fishing UK, are carefully vetted environmental organizations that are eligible to receive funding from members.
The nonprofit network is always evolving and the team works hard to bring on new, vetted nonprofits that meet certain criteria and drive real, measurable environmental outcomes. To date, 1% for the Planet has worked with thousands of vetted environmental nonprofit partners in over 60 countries in the network.