The people and organizations working to protect and advance rights are extraordinary. They bring fierce, unwavering energy to defend justice and create liberatory futures for all of us. As political uncertainty mounts, we need them more than ever.
But here’s the challenge: most of these organizations are so focused on doing the vital work that they don’t have resources to invest in themselves. They’re running on sheer willpower, staying in “fight” mode to push forward—but fight energy alone isn’t sustainable.
Without tools to stabilize and recover, this energy leads to exhaustion, burnout, or worse—internal conflict that threatens to implode the work from within. And when this happens, we don’t just lose the people on the front lines—we lose the progress they’ve fought so hard to achieve.
That’s why we’re launching a bold initiative to support the rights defenders who support us all. This program will:
- Equip organizations with resilience practices to direct fight energy and reduce burnout
- Help teams address internal tensions and build strong, sustainable relational dynamics
- Create pathways for organizations to focus fully on sustainably advancing justice and liberation
Learn all about Project Roadmap in this shareable PDF.
Instead of staying stuck in fear about what’s coming, you can take action to support rights defenders today:
Make a Tax-Deductible* Donation
Every contribution helps provide essential tools to rights defenders when they need it most. Many employers will match your gift, doubling your impact.
Connect Us to Funders
Know someone in philanthropy or global funding networks who might be interested? Even the smallest connection could make a huge difference.
*Donations made through this campaign are tax-deductible in the United States. Funds are being raised on our behalf by Givsum, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Givsum ensures that your contributions are distributed to support our work. Thank you for your generosity!
Contribute to Project Roadmap today!
$50
Takes 1 rights defender through a 3-week foundational immersion in The Resilience Toolkit
$100
Supports 1 rights defender through the foundational program plus 8 weeks of facilitated practice
$850
Sponsors 1 rights defender through the entire 16-month program and equips them to be a sustainable resource for their organization and communities
Together, we can ensure that the people fighting for our rights have the resources they need to keep going. We are going to need them, and right now they need us.
Questions or comments? Please contact our Director of Partnership Development, Juliana Nocker Ferry at juliana@lumostransforms.com.