Hi, I’m John from Uganda. My father’s been a farmer his whole life, but oil giant Total is building a massive pipeline through his land. They took his farm and now, he’s battling cancer he can’t afford to treat.

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline will displace thousands of families, cut through protected forests – and one spill could poison the drinking water for 40 million people!

It's become dangerous to speak out – people are getting beaten, abducted, and arrested. But we could help them fight back and survive. Donate now to:

Help families in East Africa who lost their homes and livelihoods to the pipeline. Help provide food, medicine and other basic necessities.

Help free activists who are in custody for peacefully protesting against the East African Crude Oil Pipeline, and get justice for those detained.

Support the global campaign that’s already convinced 43 banks and 30 insurers to walk away from this project -- majorly delaying construction!

Build grassroots power to stop the pipeline. Help our partners in Uganda organise affected communities, with the resources they need to keep fighting.

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