Behind every thriving local climbing community is a story of leadership, innovation, and partnership. Through Sterling Rope’s sponsorship of our Climbing Leadership Fund, we’ve had the privilege of investing in the growth of climbing organizations in Kenya, Malawi, and the Philippines. For Kenya, Sterling even designed a rope in the colors of the national flag to help fund the project: a beautiful symbol of their commitment to this work. Thank you @sterlingrope for three years of incredible support so far. Your commitment to uplifting the global climbing community is inspiring. And our work continues: a new Climbing Leadership Fund partner community will be announced in 2026! 🌎 📸 @dannyjskilton (fb)

⏳ Last call! Initial Applications for our Community Grants are due this Friday, August 1 by end of day (11:59 PM UTC-12, the last place in the world where it is still August 1). If you represent a local climbing organization that faces geographic and systemic barriers to accessing resources, and you envision an environmental, creative, social impact, or economic development project for the benefit of your community, we encourage you to apply! 🔗 globalclimbing.org/community-grants (link in bio) 📸 Social Impact Grant Partners @clubescaladasanpedrodeatacama @desertika.escalada (fb)