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Lindsey Freedman

March 10, 2022

Prior to joining the Prize in 2013, Lindsey managed Kiva Microfunds’ South American portfolio, working with 22 partner microfinance institutions in six countries across the region to provide loans to small business owners. Prior to that, she spent a year volunteering with Habitat for Humanity in Buenos Aires, Argentina, developing social performance metrics to measure the success of their microloan program. Lindsey holds a BA in Spanish from UC Santa Barbara and an MA in International Policy Studies from the Monterey Institute of International Studies.

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Five Highlights from the 2023 Goldman Environmental Prize


May 3, 2023

It’s been just over a week since we announced the 2023 Goldman Environmental Prize winners, six ordinary people who took extraordinary actions to protect their environments and communities. Join us in reflecting on some highlights from a whirlwind Prize winner tour. 1. The 2023 Prize Winner Announcement We were honored to announce the 2023 Goldman…

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Introducing the 2023 Goldman Environmental Prize Winners


April 24, 2023

We are honored to announce the 2023 Goldman Environmental Prize winners. These six grassroots environmental leaders prove that ordinary people can have an extraordinary impact on the planet. Join us tonight, April 24, 2023, at 5:30 pm PDT (8:30 pm EDT) in celebrating this year’s winners. Tune into the livestream of the San Francisco ceremony…

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Prize Winners Today: Kimberly Wasserman’s Fight for Environmental Justice in Chicago


February 28, 2023 – By Ellen Lomonico

A Voice for Environmental Justice Kimberly Wasserman is a born organizer. Strong, joyful, and constantly evolving, she radiates warmth and energy. Secure in her beliefs but open minded and friendly, Kim’s power comes from both within herself and from her community on the Southwest side of Chicago: Little Village. Last month, we sat down with…

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