Women's Earth Alliance

We are incredibly proud of WEA team members Daniela Perez and Laura Vigil Escalera Mier for shining a light on how many women environmental defenders face gendered, racial, ethnic discrimination and violence. In their recent Ms. Magazine article, they share that the women leaders they have met through WEA's programs are incredibly resilient and continue to step forward to answer the needs arising in their regions. "Women’s leadership is crucial for addressing the climate crisis. Their work is critical to preserving the health of the land, water and communities that surround them, yet they face immense danger. Of the 67 women environmental defenders killed globally between 2020 and 2022, 11 were Mexican, and nearly half were Indigenous." Thank you Ms. Magazine for sharing this important story with the world!: https://lnkd.in/gdktqj4R

"In the heart of Indonesia's Leuser Ecosystem, Indigenous women are taking action to defend and conserve their ancestral lands and lifeways." In this beautiful new blog post, WEA Global Program Manager, Hannah Adams, shares about the inspiring women of Aceh and how they are best positioned to generate lasting and transformative change for the villages and habitats of Leuser through strategies like economic development. In partnership with Yayasan Katahati (Katahati Institute), the women of Aceh are implementing and scaling community-driven solutions to protect the Leuser Ecosystem through the Indonesia Advocacy and Entrepreneurship Program. The program builds the capacity of local women leaders and women-led groups at the intersection of human rights, economic livelihoods, environmental resilience, and movement-building in order to prevent ecological destruction and create healthier, more climate-resilient communities in Leuser. #climatesolutions #womenleaders #indonesia #together #leuser https://lnkd.in/guA_iYDX

Our Summer Edition of the WEAvings Newsletter is here! In this edition of our seasonal newsletter, we’re sharing about sunflowers, dandelions and more that’s blooming for WEA this summer. Check out the link below for key events you may have missed, our reflections from the launch of our “Rising Tides, Rising Women” campaign, our new initiative in Los Angeles, a year of partnership and impact with L’Oréal Paris, and more. 🌻 Be sure to sign up on our website to get all our newsletters and stay in the know on our work around the world! 🌍 Visit the newsletter here: https://shorturl.at/70psN

Did you know there are things we can do to reduce toxins from the environment? WEA U.S. Accelerator Leader, Dr. Rasheeda Hawk, PhD, is the Director of Seeds of Carver Urban Farm — an Urban Farm Collective that grows food and offers education for local community members and youth in South L.A. Seeds of Carver Urban Farm is also researching bioremediation methods to naturally detoxify soil by using plants and microbiomes to remove toxins. WEA is thrilled to announce that this August, we will join together with Seeds of Carver for “Black Girls, Green Futures” — a hands on project and mentorship to empower the leadership of 20 middle- and high-school aged Black girls and youth in South L.A. to restore their local environment, improve community health, and increase access to education and career opportunities in environmental science and climate justice. Be sure to check out their recent article on "Sunflowers as a Natural Solution to Detoxify Soil and Air in Los Angeles." 🌻 https://lnkd.in/gTD9iQRH

We celebrate our 1st year of partnership with L'Oréal Paris! Since 2023, L'Oréal Paris has empowered women who fight against climate change, investing in environmental businesses led by them as they pioneer the future of sustainability. Nearly 400 women have already been supported in Kenya, Uganda, and Indonesia through our partnership with L'Oréal Paris. Let's discover their story and empowerment. Because #OurPlanetIsWorthIt! #LOrealParis #LOrealForTheFuture #OurPlanetIsWorthIt #WorthIt

Today, communities in the Northern Hemisphere celebrate the #Summersolstice. As with every turning of the season, this is often a reflective period—one where we take stock of the seeds we planted that have begun to sprout, before shifting into a season of carefully tending that growth.⁠ ⁠ As we welcome in a new season—one of re-opening in multiple ways—we recognize that this original care economy and the grassroots women who ensure it thrives has made us ever more resilient. Today and everyday, the Earth is our teacher, reminding us that resiliency is a process and tending to our garden requires patience, reciprocity, and community. ⁠ ⁠ So as we honor the Summer Solstice, we're taking with us these words by United States Poet Laureate, musician and author Joy Harjo (Mvskoke/Creek Nation), and are grateful to be in relationship with the Earth.

WEA's virtual press briefing last week aimed at amplifying the crucial work of women climate leaders worldwide and underscored the importance of responsible media coverage that recognizes women’s expertise and agency in leading environmental action, addresses and reframes harmful and/or victimizing narratives, and safeguards their safety as media sources. Globally, it is recognized that women’s leadership is crucial for addressing the climate crisis. Yet, on average, only 27% of voices quoted online in climate changes news belong to women. #womenleaders #media #climatesolutions https://lnkd.in/gKd-3ws7

Are you a reporter or journalist...or know one? On June 12, 12pm ET, Women's Earth Alliance is hosting “Voices Unearthed: Shifting the Narrative on Women Grassroots Leaders in the Climate Movement,” a virtual press briefing that will provide guidance on responsible media practices to accurately portray women’s roles in environmental action; showcase the impactful work of grassroots women climate leaders; and discuss the challenges and risks these women face and how journalists can support their safety while amplifying their voices effectively. As the world faces a growing climate crisis, women are at the forefront, particularly in the most environmentally threatened regions. Despite their significant leadership in climate adaptation and mitigation, their voices are often underrepresented and misrepresented in the media. On average, between 2017 and 2021, approximately just one in four (27%) of voices quoted in online climate change news belonged to women. Worse so, stories published on climate change and environmental stewardship often include problematic framing of women that fails to accurately reflect their roles in creating positive and impactful change. Because the language we use, and the framing of the stories we tell have a profound impact on public understanding and attitudes towards various issues—and that then informs national and international development and investment practices—it’s critical we actively seek to correct these narratives together. WHO:  Kahea Pacheco - Co-Executive Director, Women’s Earth Alliance  Amira Jessica Diamond - Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director, Women’s Earth Alliance  Rose Wamalwa - Founder and Director of Women in Water and Natural Resource Conservation (WWANC) and Women’s Earth Alliance’s East Africa Program Director Fiona McLeod - Communications Manager, Women’s Earth Alliance The press briefing will be hosted on Zoom. Register for this event: https://bit.ly/3WMHzmF

This Spring, Women's Earth Alliance launched a 20-Year Anniversary Campaign, Rising Tides, Rising Women with a bold goal: to transform the lives of 40 million people on the frontlines of the climate crisis within the next three years. To achieve this, we are setting out to train, mentor, and fund 15,000 grassroots women leaders in 15 countries to innovate climate solutions that protect ecosystems, reduce poverty, and ensure the health of our communities. ⁠ ⁠ Picture it: healthy families, sustainable communities, thriving ecosystems—this is our vision for the future, and we need your help to make it a reality. Are you with us?⁠ ⁠ For nearly two decades, WEA has been deep at work at the intersection of the gender and climate movements, catalyzing the solutions of over 50,000 women leaders across 31 countries and transforming the lives of more than 24 million people. These leaders have propelled their communities into thriving, resilient futures. With you by our sides, WEA will scale and deepen our work even further. ⁠ ⁠ Your support is vital. Head to the link below to make a profound difference for millions of people on the frontlines of the climate crisis. https://lnkd.in/gfJRiB_E

WEA is proud to be a part of Project Dandelion - a powerful ecosystem of women leaders committed to prioritizing climate justice, working towards a liveable future for all. WEA Co-Directors, Melinda Kramer and Amira Jessica Diamond, recently joined a group of 20 women leaders working in climate and gender at The Rockefeller Foundation's Bellagio Center to co-envision this global campaign. "Together, we WILL solve this crisis." - Hafsat Abiola-Costello, Project Dandelion Co-Founder Many thanks to this powerful group of Dandelions: Mary Robinson (first woman President of Ireland and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights; Chair of The Elders), Hafsat Abiola-Costello (President of Women in Africa Initiative), Sara Omi (Women's Movement Representative of the Global Alliance of Territorial Communities), Ronda Carnegie (Connected Women Leaders), Pat Mitchell (Connected Women Leaders), Emily Moody, Reema Nanavaty (Director of SEWA in India), Dr. Kerstin Humberg, Brittany Boettcher (Skoll Foundation), Isabel Cavelier Adarve, Nyaguthii Chege (The Green Belt Movement), Laura Jessie Cook, FRSGS, Gloria Diez, Shreya Ghodawat Ⓥ, Cristina Ljungberg, Alyse Nelson (Vital Voices Global Partnership), Jenifer Willig (WRTHY), Alysia Reiner. ...and we missed you Wanjira Mathai but you were present throughout! #projectdandelion #climatejustice #women #campaign #endfossilfuels #2030 #bellagio #rockefeller