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At WEA, there is nothing we love more than celebrating the Earth! And we believe that the best way to do that is by taking good care of the planet that we call home.  This Earth Day, we asked some of our WEA team members about how they incorporate eco-friendly practices into their day-to-day lives.…

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…

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 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…