Friends, As an Atma friend, whether you’re new or have been partners with us since the beginning, you know about our award-winning AtmaGo app, connecting neighbors with resources and ideas. Did you know? We also have an excellent reputation for creating and hosting extraordinary events! In case you haven’t heard of the delicious work we’ve […]

Friends, Sometimes it seems that the loudest people grab all the attention. Atma and our tools empower people to be heard – including some who previously weren’t heard from at all. At Atma we believe in the power of people to create a better world. Our platform gives people a way to share their voices, their solutions, […]

Friends, We’re excited to announce big news – Atma has been selected as part of a national team to connect communities with historic investments for environmental justice efforts in the United States. We’re delighted to be on the team led by the Institute for Sustainable Communities along with the American Society of Adaptation Professionals (ASAP). You can read more […]

Friends, There’s a lot going on in the world. As Atma turns 7 years old, we have a lot to look back on and much work ahead. Please enjoy these highlights of work Atma is doing in Puerto Rico. Stay tuned next month as we continue to shine a spotlight on local communities in leading […]

Friends, Many places around the world celebrate “love” on Valentine’s Day. At Atma Connect, we aim to celebrate love year-round! Even (or maybe especially) in tough times, it’s important to prioritize our faith in one another. As many of you know, our organization’s roots are in disaster resilience and today we offer much more – a […]

Friend, I just returned from Jakarta from an inspirational event where we celebrated the power of storytelling for impact. There were journalists, a documentary filmmaker, government and nonprofit leaders, and winners of a writing competition. Here are two changemakers inspiring many people on AtmaGo: Sri is the head of LGPP Jember, a civil society organization that […]

Give on Giving Tuesday (before year end!) Friend, A devastating earthquake. A powerful hurricane. An unthinkable war. In tough circumstances, we all need people. At Atma, we are proud to provide low-bandwidth digital tools and connection for people on the ground, in difficult circumstances, to support one another on hard days, and easier days, too. […]

Friend, The world is changing fast, and what gives us hope are the many ways that people on the front lines are helping each other create a better world, often in the face of enormous challenges. We are pleased to share how neighbors are helping neighbors in Ukraine, an update from Puerto Rico, and our […]

“The communities are saving themselves, and that is clear.” Adi Martínez-Roman, Puerto Rican Community Leader Friends, Hurricane Ian thundered through Florida and towards South Carolina with an intensity not seen in decades. Meanwhile, almost five years to the day that Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, Hurricane Fiona swept in, dropping tremendous rainfall. Puerto Ricans have […]

Friends, We have lots to share, starting with Ukraine. Much of the world has been riveted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and we immediately considered how we could help neighbors help neighbors in the affected areas. Thanks to the Shugar Magic Foundation and several other generous donors, we already have deployed a new Ukrainian version […]