Against All Odds – 20 Years of Grass Roots Power

Published Mar 7, 2025

For the last 20 years, we’ve fought

for three fundamental goals:

sustainable food, clean water,

and a livable climate for all.

For the last 20 years, we’ve

fought for three fundamental

goals: sustainable food, clean

water, and a livable climate

for all.

We’ve proven that by working together, we can take on corporations threatening our most precious resources and our planet – and win! They may have deep pockets, but we have incredible champions like you on our side.

Against All Odds is a call to action and celebration of our community – people who care deeply about building a livable future for all – like you! Because of you, our grassroots movement has the power to win – no matter the odds.

Check out this interview reflecting on 20 years of wins with our founder and executive director, Wenonah Hauter.

Check out the 2025
Against All Odds Highlights

We hosted lively discussions at our 2025 benefit on the topics of saving our democracy from corporations, youth climate activism, and organizing to win. Watch the highlights here!

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Celebrate 20 Years.
Learn about why we win &
strategies for the future.

We are reflecting on 20 incredible years of protections for our food, water, and climate. We recently united with members in community and solidarity to look back on our hard-fought wins, energize ourselves to tackle the difficult challenges ahead, and we heard from experts, experienced organizers, and the next generation of climate activists. We:

  • Recognized our honoree activists Ken Schles, Steve Max, and Jackie Kendall
  • Heard keynotes from Zephyr Teachout and Senator Cory Booker
  • Learned about current campaigns, organizing tactics, and the future of our movement
  • Protected communities from factory farm pollution in 11 states
  • Won over 50 water privatization fights
  • Banned fracking in 4 states and hundreds of counties and towns

20 years of
great
memories!

20 years of great memories!

The photos unearthed for this anniversary brought precious memories back for our team!

Do you have a favorite Food & Water Watch photo of you and the people you love in action? We’d love to see them!

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The Next 20 Years

  • Overview
  • Timeline
  • Program Details
    • Schedule & Speakers
    • Benefit Contributors