Local Futures
Works for renewal, protection and promotion of the ecological system in Ladakh and community welfare through localization
Cause Area
Geographies Served
Programs
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The Economics of Happiness project
District
Leh
States
Ladakh
The Economics of Happiness project is focused on meeting human and ecological needs through spirituality and has two components. One is a film which highlights the social, spiritual, and ecological costs of a global economy and the benefits of localization. The other component is international conferences where talks and panel discussions are held to discuss the global-to-local theme. Apart from India, it has active operations in UK, USA, Spain, Australia, Thailand, Bhutan and Japan.
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Global to Local program
District
Leh
States
Ladakh
The Global to Local program aims to spread awareness about the importance of localization through multiple tools including seminars, webinars, books, reports, videos, podcasts, workshops, articles, film screenings, interviews and supporting ecological, agricultural and environmental causes.
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The Ladakh Project
District
Leh
States
Ladakh
The Ladakh Project aims to maintain the balance between ecology and social harmony which is under threat from large-scale tourist activities. The activities are focused on preventing problems typically associated with industrialized regions such as rural to urban migration, unemployment, pollution and conflicts and finding solutions to these problems by undertaking sustainable developmental activities with local knowledge and resources. Local Future’s Ladakhi team is dedicated to relocalizing food systems and revitalizing traditional practices. In partnership with indigenous organizations and the local government, the organisation facilitates workshops and dialogues about food, farming, and traditional knowledge. It also encourages responsible tourism and creates short films addressing Ladakh's current challenges.
Leadership Team
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Helena Norberg-Hodge
Founder
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John Page
International Programs Director
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Steven Gorelick
Managing and Programs Director
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Anja Lyngbaek
Associate Programs Director
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Kristen Steele
Director of Special Projects
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Marjana Kos
Executive Assistant
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Alex Jensen
Researcher and Project Coordinator
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Henry Coleman
Project Coordinator
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Kunzang Deachen
Ladakh Project Associate
Demographics & Structure
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Organisation Strength
None
Registration Details
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CSR Form 1
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FCRA
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About
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Since
1990
Impact
Local Futures has helped catalyze a worldwide movement for economic localization through its programs, publications, and outreach that have reached millions of people in over 40 countries.
Vision and Mission
Local Futures envisions a world of human-scale, ecological economies that support the wellbeing of people and planet. Its mission is to protect and renew ecological and social wellbeing by promoting a systemic shift away from economic globalization towards localization.
Political & Religious Declarations
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Political Affiliation
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Religious Affiliation
Location
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Offices in Cities
Leh Ladakh
Other Details
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Type
Non-profit
Website
Technology Adoption
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SOC 2 Compliant
No
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Financial Management
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Beneficiary Management