In Guarani culture, “óga” means home, a concept that extends beyond the nuclear family to encompass a broader sense of kinship and community.
Rooted in this indigenous word, OGA embodies our effort to restore connection—with nature, with one another, and with the living systems that sustain us. We see this reconnection as part of decolonization work: healing the separation between people and planet, and re-grounding collective action in care, reciprocity, and belonging.
OGA | Mission
At Opportunities for Grassroots Action (OGA), our logo — a small plant emerging from the soil — symbolizes growth, resilience, and the deep roots of collective action. The seven leaves reflect our core principles: living values that guide how we work, connect, and nurture transformation from the ground up.
Our mission is simple: to help grassroots efforts bloom. Through visibility, capacity-building, and genuine partnership, we aim to cultivate a global ecosystem where grassroots changemakers can grow together — rooted in purpose, and thriving in collective action.
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Permaculture and Palestine: Sowing Sovereignty and Resistance to Occupation
The land, for the Palestinian people, is more than a means of subsistence; it is their very identity and the map of resistance. The connection with Al-Ard (the Land) is an ancestral heritage that the occupation systematically attempts to erase, through a project of land theft and resource control. In this context of historical erasure,…
AMYK: The Yanomami Women's Organization in Defense of Life and Territory
At the heart of the Brazilian Amazon, AMYK – the Yanomami Women’s Association Kumirayõma – is much more than an acronym: it is the organized voice and the driving force of the Yanomami women of Amazonas. Founded to resist aggressions and ensure cultural continuity, AMYK is living proof that Indigenous governance and female leadership are…
Juliana Gomes: The Power of Indigenous Art and the Resistance of Jaguatirika
Discover the power of Juliana Gomes, aka Jaguatirika, whose indigenous and ancestral art brings OGA’s visual identity to life. Explore how her journey, which echoes from the Cerrado to the Louvre, transforms creativity into an act of revival and resistance.
DEI Declassified: Exposing the Gaps Between Words and Action
We proudly stand alongside DEI Declassified, an independent, volunteer-driven initiative bringing much-needed clarity and accountability to how organizations engage with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). In a time when slogans often replace substance, DEI Declassified takes a courageous stance: shining light on the growing disconnect between corporate DEI statements and actual structural change. Their mission…
