Working with Communities
to Improve Environmental Health
The Right to Live and Work in a Healthy Environment
TIFO works with vulnerable mining and recycling communities to improve environmental health. We recognize the socio-economic realities in these communities; people need jobs, society needs heavy metals, and sustainable and equitable solutions require on meaningful community involvement. TIFO prioritizes collaboration with local leaders, governments, and NGOs to develop and implement solutions that mitigate health risks and promote responsible environmental practices.
The booming artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) industry is one of our focal areas . ASM produces 20% of the world’s gold, 25% of the world's cobalt, and employs up to 100 million people worldwide. Yet this pathway out of poverty can have disastrous consequences. Artisanal miners often lack access to dedicated tools, safety equipment, and workspaces. Families are often exposed to dangerous metals, and children are especially vulnerable to lifelong impairments from exposures.
How You Can Help
We envision a world where all communities have the knowledge and skills to protect future generations and maintain livelihoods. Join us in making that vision a reality.
Many do not realize the scale and impact of ASM, nor the use of these minerals in consumer goods. Increasing awareness encourages companies and governments to support safer practices.
Help us share the stories. Tell a friend about TIFO's projects. Follow us on social media. Subscribe to our newsletter. Be a voice for change.
Want to do more? Donate below to support local initiatives to improve environmental health.
Until December 31, 2020, a generous donor is offering a 200% donation match. When you give $50, they will match with $100 .
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Reduced hazardous exposure for
46,000 people
Led $5 million of health response and cleanup work
Remediated 1,500 homes
Trained 500 students, personnel, and technicians
Removed 35,000 cubic meters of contaminated soils
Zamfara and Niger States, Nigeria
Emergency Lead Response
Environmental Health Course
ULAB Cleanup
Risk Assessment
Pilot Cleanup
Occupational Health Risk Assessment
ULAB Cleanup
Individual contributions make these projects possible.
$25
average daily rate for in-country field personnel
$50
one environmental health capacity-building session for 8-12 students
$100
5-10 environmental samples analyzed at a local in-country laboratory
$1000
one-way travel for a TIFO volunteer to get to a project site
Donate to TIFO
Support communities in improving environmental health.
Until December 31, 2020, a generous donor is offering a 200% match. When you give $50, they will give an additional $100 .
TIFO is a public non-profit 501c(3) organization. Your donation is 100% tax deductible.