"Clean rivers support biodiversity, food systems, and resilient communities."
Nonprofit
Restoring Rivers. Strengthening Communities.
We support community-led projects that protect freshwater ecosystems and local livelihoods.
What we do
River & Roots Foundation delivers:
River restoration
Supporting locally led ecosystem recovery
Community stewardship
Training and resources for local groups
Education & advocacy
Sharing knowledge to influence policy
Monitoring & learning
Tracking environmental and social outcomes
Our Mission
River & Roots Foundation exists to protect freshwater ecosystems by supporting community-led action.We work alongside local groups to restore rivers, strengthen stewardship, and ensure that people who depend on healthy waterways have a voice in how they are cared for.
Our mission is rooted in the belief that lasting environmental change happens when communities are empowered with knowledge, resources, and long-term support.
About Us
River & Roots Foundation is a nonprofit organisation working at the intersection of environmental restoration and community wellbeing. We support locally driven initiatives that protect rivers and freshwater ecosystems while strengthening the social and economic resilience of the communities connected to them.
Rather than delivering one-size-fits-all solutions, we partner with local organisations, cooperatives, and institutions to co-design projects that respond to real needs and local knowledge.
Our impact
Trusted by thousands worldwide
120+
km rivers restored
35
community projects supported
8
countries
15K+
people engaged
From the field
Partners & supporters
Partners & supporters
