Our Priorities

In 2022, Trees, Water & People (TWP) took on the challenge of stepping back to define our priorities, both for internal clarity, as well as to share with our more than 2,000 individual supporters and dozens of foundations and corporate partners. The insightful conversations and reflection led to the definition of our 5 priorities that we hope to achieve through our programs, whether on Tribal Lands in the U.S., or abroad in Central America. They are informed by the communities we serve, put into action by our staff and partners, and fueled by the trust of our committed donors: Dignified Livelihoods, Environmental Stewardship, Gender Equity & Inclusion, Indigenous Sovereignty and Youth Development. These all feed into our vision of a world where climate justice, equitable economic development and resilient communities are valued and have the space to thrive.