Friends of the Earth defends the environment and champions a healthy and just world.

Description:
Friends of the Earth (FoE) is led by Brent Blackwelder, an environmental advocate for over 40 years. Its dedicated staff fight to protect the rights of all people to live in a safe and healthy environment, both at home or in countries around the world. Our campaigns demonstrate our belief that the fight for justice and the movement to protect the health of the planet are part of the same struggle.

History:
Over the last 39 years, Friends of the Earth, its members and its activists have:
•been the first to raise the alarm and draw attention to new environmental problems;
•stopped over 150 destructive dams and water projects worldwide;
•banned international whaling;
•pressed and won landmark regulations of strip mines and oil tankers;
•reformed the World Bank to address environmental and human rights concerns; and
•eliminated billions in taxpayer subsidies to corporate polluters.

Contact person: Stephanie Lozano, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)
Main office number: (415) 544-0790
Office fax number: (415) 544-0796

Address:

311 California St., Ste. 510 San Francisco, CA 94104 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.foe.org

Directions:

We are on California Street in the Financial District of San Francisco. We are between the cross streets Sansome and Battery and in the Robert Dollar Building.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Montgomery Bart Station,   Walk distance (in minutes): 5 min

Miscellaneous Information

Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency?
	No others
What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency?
	18
Is your agency wheelchair accessible?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10?
	No
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20?
	No