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Small Planet Fund

In 2002, Frances and Anna started the Small Planet Fund to support the grassroots democracy movements worldwide addressing the causes of hunger and poverty. The Fund is a project of RSF (formerly the Rudolf Steiner Foundation) and is overseen by Anna, who volunteers her time to manage the fund.

Since the Fund’s founding, two of its grantees have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize: Dr. Wangari Maathai and the Green Belt Movement in Kenya and Professor Muhammad Yunus and the Grameen Bank in Bangladesh.

Since 2002, the Fund has raised more than $500,000, through our annual New York City fundraiser and through the support of a generous anonymous donor.

Stay Connected!

Frances on Fox News Challenges Burger King’s Global Strategist

Watch Frances on Fox News. “In this clip I argue that Burger King’s new ad campaign not only uses poor people to enrich the company but reflects a flawed business model — one that’s turned the Whopper into the Hummer of the food industry. Burger King executives, I suggest, could learn from the fate of the Hummer makers now on their knees in Washington and go for a savvy business model.”
— Frances

Events with Frances & Anna

The Lappés speak frequently to university audiences, civic groups, green festivals, and more. See what’s next for them on our Events page, or inquire about bringing the Lappés to your community.

Hear Frances on Radio Nation

Imagining a new New Deal, with Howard Zinn, Frances Moore Lappe, Andrea Batista Schlesinger, Eric Schlosser and...FDR himself. Plus: Ennis Carter. Click to listen.

Take a Bite out of Climate Change

Your fork has more to do with the climate crisis than you may know. Learn! Act! Eat! Check out the “Bite blog” and more resources.

The Small Planet Fund

The 7th Annual Small Planet Fund Gala, December 10th, was a huge success. We celebrated the Coalition of Immokalee Workers at the famed Colors Restaurant, and raised more for the Fund than in any previous year. Connect and learn more.