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Historic Land Back Victory: West Berkeley Shellmound Returns to Lisjan Nation
After years of struggle, the sacred West Berkeley Shellmound has been protected! Guided by Corrina Gould, Chairperson of the Confederated Villages of Lisjan Nation and Co-Founder of the Sogorea Te’ Land Trust, thousands of activists and allies came together and worked with the City of Berkeley to gain title to the land. This month, by…
Seeds of Change: A Glimpse into WEA’s Transformative Journey in Kenya
Amira Diamond and Melinda Kramer with WEA Leaders in Kenya. Photo Credit: Anthony Wanjiku Returning from an incredible trip to Western Kenya, our hearts are full as we reflect on the transformative impact of WEA’s East Africa Leaders, dedicating their everyday lives to protecting their environment and creating a thriving future for future generations. In…
WEA’s Mexico Program Builds Solidarity Among Climate Leaders
WEA launched our new Mexico Program this month, centered around partnerships with six women-led collectives creating environmental impact throughout the country. It’s hard to believe that only ten months have passed since our team visited Mexico last spring to reestablish our partnership with Fondo Semillas and connect with numerous grassroots, women-led collectives working at…
WEA’s Alliance Hosts Global Activations for International Women’s Day
by: Kayla Mak, WEA Programs and Operations Intern On March 8, 2024, WEA Leaders and our partners around the globe celebrated International Women’s Day. From in-person gatherings to online discussions to city-wide marches, the power of women rising from the grassroots could be felt in regions around the world. In case you missed any of…
Waste, Not Wood, Makes the Best Charcoal
by Claire Greenburger This article first appeared in the Earth Island Journal. It’s mid-morning in Uganda’s rainforest. Godliver Businge stands outside her home, full of good spirit and ready to get to work. Around her, a gathering of women steadily forms, creating a circle around an outdoor stove, as the sweet aromas of barbecue rise…
The WEA 2023 Impact Report is Live!
DOWNLOAD THE REPORT WEA’s 2023 Impact Report tells a story of resilience, empowerment, and transformation. Last year through our concerted efforts in 11 countries working with 23,000 WEA Leaders, we reached 2.9 million people with life-saving climate solutions, provided grants to 1,416 women-led climate groups, and sequestered 725 metric tons of carbon-a testament to the…
Huge climate win as Biden pauses polluting LNG exports
Roishetta Ozane and other advocates dedicated to protecting frontline communities along the Gulf Coast (credit: courtesy of Roishetta Ozane) LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA – On Friday, after years of grassroots organizing by community advocates, the Biden administration announced a pause on reviewing applications for new liquified natural gas (LNG) export facilities. These facilities – the majority…
Winter Edition of the WEAvings Newsletter: Lighting the Way With You
A WEA Leader in our 2023 Women and Climate Accelerator in Tanzania, done in partnership with Bukoba Women’s Empowerment Association (BUWEA). Dear Friends, Happy Winter Solstice! As we approach the longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, we are readying ourselves to welcome back the light. Today, we’re reflecting on how inspiring it…
WEA Leaders rally to demand climate justice, representation ahead of COP28
2,000 grassroots leaders marched in Kaduna, Nigeria to demand that women be represented at COP28 and in other climate-related decision making spaces at the local, national, and international levels.
Fall Edition of the WEAvings Newsletter: Look what can happen in 2 weeks
Left: WEA Global Program Manager Dr. Annesha Chowdhury, PhD (middle) with friends at colleagues at the Climate March in NYC. Credit: Amira Diamond / Middle and Right: Frontlines of the Climate March in NYC. Credit: Amira Diamond Dear Friends, In the span of just two weeks-while we attended the Women’s Funding Network Conference in D.C.…