Updates
Join us! Joanna Macy and more on Tues, 11/10/09
We’ve just returned from our 10 day journey through Northern India where we launched our Women and Agriculture Initiative (we blogged about it – take a look)! Coming soon are pictures, a summary of the lessons we learned, and our next steps. So stay tuned for that. In the meantime… Join us this coming Tuesday,…
Read MoreFrom The Fields : 350 in Rajasthan, India
Today the Women and Agriculture Delegation participated in a worldwide event calling for strong action and bold leadership on the climate crisis. More than 5,200 events in 181 countries took place today. Learn more about 350, a neighbor of WEA’s in the David Brower Center, by clicking here.
Read MoreYour invitation to join us From The Fields
This Sunday, a group of 13 women delegates will travel to Delhi, India to learn, connect, share and strategize with Indian women who are leading the way in sustainable agriculture development. Among this group there are economists, biologists, academics, authors, permaculturalists, and urban farmers. Together, we will launch the first key phase of WEA’s Women…
Read MoreWEAving Words
“As indigenous people we’re still fighting for protection, for cultural survival, fighting to protect our sacred and holy places. Although it has always been in the interest of the government to annihilate or assimilate indigenous peoples, we’re still here, and we’re not going anywhere. And we’re continuing to share our traditional ways and traditional knowledge…
Read MoreCall for nominations! West African women leaders
We are looking for West African women leaders who are working for water security, health, and environmental sustainability in their communities. The Global Women’s Water Initiative (GWWI) is a joint venture of international organizations A Single Drop, Crabgrass, and Women’s Earth Alliance. The GWWI equips two-person teams of local African women leaders with technology training,…
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