Posts Tagged ‘Conservation and Ecosystem Stewardship’
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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreFall 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.…
Read MoreThe Mother of Mangroves: Inspiration in the Face of Deforestation
As we approach July 26th, the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, we are thrilled to highlight Lia Putrinda Anggawa Mukti, co-founder of the Bhakti Alam Sendang Biru Foundation in East Java, Malang, Indonesia. Lia’s work has helped to bring more attention to mangrove forests and coastal ecosystems in Southeast Asia, with the hope of restoring these habitats for the well-being of nearby wildlife and her community.››
Read MoreSummer Edition of the WEAvings Newsletter: Summer vibes, spring gathering, #PlantingSeedGrants, and more!
Dear Friends, Yesterday, communities in the Northern Hemisphere celebrated Summer Solstice. It was a vibrant reminder that 2023 is halfway over, and that we’re beginning the slow journey back to Winter. Wait. 2023 is halfway over? Already? 2023 has been a whirlwind! From traveling to visit partners in new regions (Brazil! Mexico! More below…), to joining with WEA…
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