Posts by Fiona McLeod
Heinz Family Foundation Names Founders of Women’s Earth Alliance Recipients of the 29th Heinz Awards
Amira Diamond (left) and Melinda Kramer (right), Co-Founders and Co-Executive Directors of Women’s Earth Alliance. Photo Credit: Joshua Franzos PITTSBURGH, September 17, 2024 — The Heinz Family Foundation today named Amira Diamond and Melinda Kramer recipients of the prestigious 29th Heinz Award for the Environment. Amira Diamond and Melinda Kramer receive the Heinz Award for…
Read MoreSummer Edition of the WEAvings Newsletter: Sunflowers, Dandelions and more blooming at WEA
photo credit: Fiona McLeod Dear Friends, June was a month of transformation. As we shifted from the vibrant renewal of spring to the nurturing warmth of summer, we were reminded of the annual journey from planting seeds to tending what grows—one that mirrors the cycle of our work at Women’s Earth Alliance (WEA). This spring,…
Read MoreSunflowers as a Natural Solution to Detoxify Soil and Air in Los Angeles
This article was originally published by Seeds of Carver. Research by Dr. Rahseeda Hawk, written by Ayana Hawk At the Seeds of Carver Urban Farm Collective, we spend our time researching bioremediation methods to naturally detoxify the soil and air in Los Angeles. Pollution in urban areas takes a heavy toll on our health…
Read MoreEach Time We Gather, the World Changes: Why Alliance-Building is Key to Creating Transformative Change in Mexico
by: Laura Vigil Escalera Mier, WEA Mexico Regional Coordinator, and Daniela Perez, WEA North America/Pacific Program Director Haga clic aquí para leer este artículo en español Alliance-building stands as a cornerstone of transformative social change, acting as a potent force in amplifying the voices and expertise of community leaders, and in catalyzing impactful movements —…
Read MoreCuando nos reunimos, el mundo cambia: Por qué la construcción de alianzas es clave para crear un cambio profundo en México
por Laura Vigil Escalera Mier, Coordinadora Regional de WEA México, y Daniela Perez, Directora del Programa WEA Norteamérica/Pacífico Click here to read this article in English La construcción de alianzas se erige como piedra angular de cambios sociales transformadores, actuando con una fuerza potente para amplificar las voces y la experiencia de líderes comunitarias y catalizar…
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