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Remediating Environmental Justice: How Black Girls, Green Futures is Restoring Land and Community After the California Wildfires
More than a month after the devastating wildfires in Southern California, their impact lingers—not only in the land but in the health and resilience of communities. Urban wildfires leave behind a toxic legacy, contaminating soil and water with heavy metals, microplastics, and harmful chemicals. These effects disproportionately burden Black and Brown neighborhoods, where systemic environmental injustices have already heightened exposure to pollution and displacement.
Black Girls, Green Futures (BGGF)—a new WEA initiative in partnership with Environmental Charter Schools and Seeds of Carver—is equipping young leaders with tools to restore their communities. Through bioremediation, hands-on apprenticeships, and leadership training, these leaders are reclaiming public green spaces, healing the soil, and advocating for long-term environmental justice.
Read more about how BGGF is driving solutions for post-fire recovery and resilience.
WEA’s 2024 Impact Report is Here!
EXPLORE THE REPORT At a time when communities around the world are facing growing uncertainty, one thing remains clear: when women lead, solutions take root. Women’s Earth Alliance’s 2024 Impact Report tells a powerful story of resilience, leadership, and tangible solutions. Last year, WEA trained 6,812 women and girls in environmental solutions across 13 countries,…
Winter Solstice Edition of the WEAvings Newsletter: A light that refuses to go out
As we enter the Fall Equinox, we celebrate a major milestone—our Co-Founders, Amira Diamond and Melinda Kramer, have been awarded the 2024 Heinz Award for the Environment, recognizing the transformative impact of WEA’s work. This newsletter highlights their leadership, our participation in Climate Week NYC, and a powerful reminder from Lena Jelenjev’s poem that our way forward lies in hope, healing, and community. Together, we continue to rise, driven by the strength of grassroots women leaders.
Unraveling the Polycrisis: Women, Climate Change, and Geopolitical Conflict
Geopolitical conflict and climate change are among the most urgent crises of our time. Yet, the intricate ways these crises intersect-particularly along gendered lines-remains critically underexplored. by Emilia Santos Thomas, WEA Communications Intern Women disproportionately experience the impacts of both climate change and geopolitical conflict. For example, 80% of people displaced by climate change…
Reflexiones desde AWID: Celebrando a líderes feministas de América Latina y su lucha por la justicia climática
Por Daniela Pérez, Directora de Programas de Norteamérica/Pacífico, Women’s Earth Alliance A principios de este mes, tuve el privilegio de participar en el hub latinoamericano del 15° Foro de la Asociación para los Derechos de la Mujer en el Desarrollo (AWID), organizado en colaboración con Fondo Semillas y la Red Internacional de Fondos de Mujeres…
Reflections from AWID: Celebrating Latin America’s Feminist Leaders and Their Vision for Climate Justice
By Daniela Perez, Director of North America/Pacific Programs, Women’s Earth Alliance Earlier this month, I had the privilege of attending the Latin American hub of the 15th Forum of the Association for Women’s Rights in Development (AWID), hosted by Fondo Semillas, and Prospera International Network of Women’s Funds. Held in the heart of Mexico…
Women Environmental Leaders Gather in Bali: Empowering Change for Indonesia’s Future
by Jen Palmer, WEA Special Initiatives Lead; Melisa Apriyani, WEA Indonesia Program Manager; and Sarita Pockell, WEA Learning Architect On October 14-19 in Bali, Indonesia, Women’s Earth Alliance brought together 40 women from 27 of Indonesia’s 38 provinces to share holistic environmental solutions and strategies. Since 2019, WEA has engaged over 100 women through its…
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…
Investing in Women’s Leadership: A Climate Imperative at NYC Climate Week
By Amira Diamond, Melinda Kramer, Kahea Pacheco, WEA Co-Directors WEA team and WEA Leaders at an event co-hosted with our partners at Project Dandelion during NYC Climate Week 2024. Last week at Climate Week in NYC, we witnessed an extraordinary surge of momentum for women’s leadership in climate. The collective reach and impact we’re achieving…
Eco-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.