Updates
Recognizing and Uniting Women Leaders in Assam
By: Katie Douglas, WEA Intern All her life Sinumoni Bora has been an advocate on behalf of women’s rights. Sinumoni was born to an impoverished tribal family in the city of Jorhat, India. From an early age she was supporting her family and tutoring other youth. By the time she was an adult, Sinumoni had…
Read MoreProtecting Forest Livelihoods and Biodiversity in the Face of Climate Change
By: Katie Douglas, WEA Intern “Each time I plant a tree I realize that I am not only contributing in a small way to sustain the livelihood of forest dependents like me, but also toward [addressing] global warming.” In the northeastern state of Manipur, India, Sangpui is a mother of three, and raises her children…
Read MoreMeet Our Summer Intern!
We love summer for so many reasons. It’s the time of year when seeds planted in the spring blossom, bloom and grow strong, and it’s a time to prepare for the warm gatherings and occasions for sharing that seem to characterize the fall. At WEA, the summer is when we tend partnerships, plan for celebrations…
Read MoreBuilding Solidarity Around Resource Management for Women
By: Katie Douglas, WEA Intern For Nanu Ghatani of the Lalitpur District in Nepal, staying silent in the face of injustice and oppression was never an option. Nanu’s strength, courage and determination was first tested when she moved villages to be married at the age of 14. She soon learned that she was not permitted…
Read MoreMeet our Fall Interns!
As we all shut down our computers and close our office doors to get ready for the holiday weekend, we at WEA are once again reminded of how so much of our work would not be possible without the support of our rockstar team of interns. So to kick off our gratitude-sharing festivities, we’re sending…
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