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Grassroots - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (263 words) |
 | A grassroots political movement is one driven by the constituents of a community. |
| Faking a grassroots movement is known as astroturfing. |
| Astroturfing is similar in practice of the grassroots movement, except that those behind it, the lobbyists, hide their agenda by appearing as specific individuals voicing their opinions. |
| grassroots foundation (254 words) |
| The grassroots foundation was founded in 1999 with the goal of supporting civil society movements in their struggle for the protection of nature and the recognition of human rights. |
| Grassroots aims to strengthen non-governmental groups and movements in their efforts to challenge the destructive and undemocratic development practices that many governments and corporations are promoting. |
| Grassroots is particularly interested in supporting groups that do not have an established funding base, and that are developing innovative and inclusive approaches to challenging and transforming environmental and social problems. |
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