Posts by Kahea Pacheco
Rising Together: A Call to Resilience and Action
Dear Community, This morning brings a sense of uncertainty, and for many of us, it feels heavy. The last 12 hours have left countless people grappling with questions, emotions, and a genuine concern for what lies ahead. For those of us working to advance women’s leadership, address the climate crisis, and support communities on the…
Read MoreEco-entrepreneurship as a Key Climate Solution: Weaving together equity, economic justice, community resilience and environmental protection
Eco-entrepreneurship connects gender equity, economic resilience, and environmental protection, enabling women to lead climate solutions that benefit both people and the planet. By overcoming barriers to resources and funding, women are building sustainable businesses that protect ecosystems and foster community resilience.
Read MoreWomen on the Frontlines: Climate Change, Gender-Based Violence, and Reproductive Rights
Women bear the brunt of climate change, particularly those from marginalized communities, where the intersections of gender-based violence (GBV), sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and climate crises are most evident. As climate-related disasters increase, women face disproportionate risks, including disrupted access to essential healthcare, heightened vulnerability to violence, and threats to their well-being and autonomy. Women’s Earth Alliance and EngenderHealth emphasize that addressing these intersecting crises requires inclusive, community-centered solutions that elevate women’s leadership and ensure that SRHR remains central to climate resilience efforts.
Read MoreGrassroots initiatives, global impacts
This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the transformative power of grassroots women-led solutions to create global impact and ensure a just and sustainable future. Grassroots women leaders in WEA and WWANC’s East Africa Women and Forests Accelerator. Photo: Anthony Wanjiku At Women’s Earth Alliance, we see that it’s not top-down approaches that will transform our…
Read MoreHope for the New Year: 2022 U.S. Grassroots Accelerator Program Reflects on a Time of Growth
After completing four months of intensive “Planning for Action” curriculum and holistic leadership development, the 27 women leaders gathered on December 7th to celebrate their growth in the 2022 U.S. Grassroots Accelerator program.
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