Inside E-LAW: Goldman Prize, Carolyn Sykora, Give for Change, Earth Share

Goldman Prize Nomination

Now in its twelfth year, the Goldman Environmental Prize awards $125,000 each to environmental heroes from six continental regions. E-LAW U.S. now joins the Goldman Prize`s network of 32 nominating organizations.

The prize, known as a "green Nobel," has made an enormous contribution to the work of four advocates who have worked with E-LAW for years: Vera Mischenko (Russia, 2000), Samuel Nguiffo (Cameroon, 1999), M.C. Mehta (India, 1996) and Albena Simeonova (Bulgaria, 1996). The Prize has given recognition, visibility and credibility to these advocates and their important work with communities seeking to protect local environments.

Carolyn with E-LAW supporter Martha Russell and her dog Bijou

Moving On

A fond farewell to Carolyn Sykora, who left E-LAW U.S. in September to pursue other interests. Carolyn joined E-LAW U.S. as Development Director in 1993.

Give for Change

E-LAW is now featured on Working Assets` Give for Change web site. Working Assets donates 1% of its profits every year to progressive, social change organizations. As always, all gifts to E-LAW are tax-deductible.

Earth Share

E-LAW was selected to participate in this year`s Earth Share campaign. Earth Share is a federation of America`s leading non-profit environmental and conservation organizations that promote environmental education and charitable giving through workplace giving campaigns.

As an Earth Share member, E-LAW will be featured in the Combined Federal Campaign for all government employees. If you are a federal employee or your company hosts an Earth Share event this fall, please consider designating your gift to E-LAW. Designate 0956 on your pledge form.