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STORIES
“Humans are not made of cells, but of stories"
Storytelling is one of humanity's oldest and most potent tools, an evolutionary force that has guided us through the ages. We believe in the power of stories to inspire minds and touch hearts, driving meaningful action.
Today, humanity is in urgent need of both meaning and a new narrative. Around the world, profound beauty is emerging: there is a new story aching to be told.


Aura Fellowships 2025-2026: Brazil & South Africa
Launched in January 2020 — one of Be The Earth’s original programmes — Aura is an experimental journey to strengthen women willing to do the inner and outer work needed to transform themselves and the world. Through a holistic approach it offers financial, spiritual, and technical support to women forming a united circle. This fosters a strong sense of connection, belonging and sisterhood, building resilience to subvert the complexities of a patriarchal capitalist system. Au
Sep 30, 2025


Be The Earth Joins the Participatory Grantmaking Community
We are delighted to share that Be The Earth recently became a member and supporter of the Participatory Grantmaking Community (PGM) — a...
Sep 22, 2025


Restoring Ecosystems at 42 Acres: White Storks & Wild Cats
Be The Earth is proud to have supported the species re-introduction of white storks and wild cats on the land at 42 Acres . The 173 acres of land here is home to millions of lives. It is being stewarded for all the living beings we share it with. Over the past decade, 42 Acres has nurtured a mosaic of ecologically-rich, self-sustaining ecosystems. As a result, this land is biodiversity-rich and we have seen the return of several once-thought-extinct species to this region, i
Sep 8, 2025


The Great Wealth Transfer: How Can Wealth Regenerate Ecosystems?
“Wealth is not something that anybody owns. Wealth is something that people steward.” — Seth Tabatznik, Founder, Be The Earth Foundation...
Aug 28, 2025


“Every Seed Holds a Story”: High Mowing’s Mission for Organic Integrity
In this story, we hear from one of our investees, High Mowing Organic Seeds , and learn how they’re bringing biological, environmental,...
Aug 27, 2025


The Joy of Giving: What Brazil’s 'Dia de Doar' Teaches the World
Dia de Doar (Giving Day) is Brazil’s branch of the global GivingTuesday movement, dedicated to promoting radical generosity and...
Aug 19, 2025


Philanthropy & Regenerative Economics: A Call for the Courage to Change
An article by Renata Minerbo, our Head of Community & Partnerships, originally published in Portuguese by our network channel, GIFE , an...
Jul 29, 2025


Fundo Casa launches 2024 Annual Report: over US$ 5.8 million donated to strengthen local solutions across Brazil
In 2024, nearly a third of Be The Earth's philanthropic budget — 29.5% — was intentionally allocated through collaborative processes...
Jul 15, 2025


Reflections on Aura’s third retreat-based course, Facilitating the Feminine
May 2025 at the Bertha Retreat, Boschendal, Stellenbosch, South Africa. The 22 women who arrive are wonderfully diverse. Each except one...
Jul 7, 2025
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