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Victory for Earth and Community in the Navajo Nation
This week, an administrative law judge for the Department of Interior issued an historic decision revoking Peabody Coal Company’s permit for its Black Mesa and Kayenta coal mines, effecting a precedent-setting victory in the decades-long struggle for environmental justice on Black Mesa. The decision also signals that while the Obama Administration still has its work…
We are over half way there! Last month we shared that a very generous donor has offered to match every dollar donated to Women’s Earth Alliance up to $100,000. And they will every year for the next three years! As of today you have contributed $65,000 towards this incredible match opportunity. We are overwhelmed by…
Work we believe in (A letter from Paul Hawken and Julia Butterfly Hill)
Dear Friends, As you know, Women’s Earth Alliance has a $100,000 match on the table. This morning Amira and Melinda told us that they are 75% there. As WEA Advisors and donors, we see this as a tremendous moment for this world-class organization. If you haven’t already (which many of you have!), we invite you…
Feed two birds with one seed this season
We shared with you here the exciting news about a very generous donor’s offer to Women’s Earth Alliance. Every donation to Women’s Earth Alliance before December 31, 2009 will be matched dollar for dollar up to $100,000. We are happy to report that we are 70% there! With just $30,000 more to go, we are…
WEA Partners in the News
We do not do our work alone. Key to WEA’s strategy is collaboration. Everywhere we go, whether it be Africa, India or the sacred lands of North America, we partner with other organizations to provide the services we provide. It is through these partnerships that we reach more women and create more sustainable change. It…
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Calling African Women for Unique Opportunity
Along with our partner organizations we are seeking applicants for the Global Women’s Water Initiative (GWWI) 2010 West Africa Program. This is a unique opportunity for African women who are working for water security and environmental sustainability in their communities. The GWWI is a joint venture of international organizations A Single Drop, Crabgrass, and Women’s…
Give the Gift of Sustainable Farming
Instead of giving something that won’t fit… Give the gift of heirloom seeds, organic farming techniques, and business skills so that women can grow food for their families and communities in a sustainable way. Give $50 or more towards the participation fee of an Indian woman farmer to attend a WEA Capacity-Building Training in…
WEA on KPFA
Check out our interview on KPFA from this morning! Today was the final installment of Claire Cummings’ “Countdown to Copenhagen” series and focused on women, indigenous communities and climate change. The interview starts at around minute 34. Click here to listen! It was an honor to share the mic with Jihan Gearon of Indigenous Environmental…
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Give the Gift of Partnership
Instead of going to the mall… Give the gift of partnership, information sharing, and collaboration all in the name of environmental justice. Give $50 or more towards a Solidarity Grant to strengthen the work of a Native American grassroots environmental organization. Give a Women’s Earth Alliance Gift Card instead of more stuff, and you will…
Give the Gift of a Clean Water
Instead of giving more stuff with more packaging… Give the gift of clean water, a way to earn money, and an empowered community. Give $50 or more towards a seed grant for an African woman leader to launch a sustainable water project in her community. Did you know that between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, Americans…