Rare is a global, non-profit environmental organization that has been inspiring change since 1973 to promote people and nature. With programs in over 10 countries, Rare advocates for biodiversity, social justice, and sustainable development. Together, they are shaping a better future.
Rare is a global, non-profit environmental organization that has been working since its founding in 1973 to inspire change so that people and nature can thrive. Headquartered in the United States, with programs and staff in over 10 countries, including Asia-Pacific, Africa, the Pacific Islands, Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as Germany, Rare focuses on protecting biodiversity, securing livelihoods, promoting gender equality and food security, and strengthening climate resilience in communities and countries.
Rare's mission is to inspire change so that people and nature can thrive. The organization believes in the power of individuals, communities, and local leaders to protect and restore the water, land, and climate that nourish us all. Rare stands for values such as responsibility, courage, willingness to take risks, and investing in people, which shape its mission and culture[3].
Rare offers a variety of programs and initiatives aimed at promoting collective action at the local level to address global challenges.
Rare focuses on several key sustainability goals:
Rare was founded in 1973 by David Hill and has since worked with over 1,500 communities in more than 60 countries to address urgent threats to natural resources such as overfishing, climate change, deforestation, water pollution, and regenerative agriculture. A notable example of Rare's success is the rescue of the St. Lucia Parrot, whose population was significantly increased through a social marketing campaign[1][3].
Rare firmly believes that a diverse and inclusive culture is essential to empowering communities and inspiring change. The organization promotes and respects diverse perspectives and backgrounds of its employees, partners, and supporters worldwide and strives for an anti-racist and inclusive work environment[3].
