Posts Tagged ‘Economics’
The SDGs: Landmark achievment, or a step backward?
…The objectives of Beijing were consistent with a recognition of the deeply structural nature of the inequalities experienced by women. By openly challenging austerity programmes and the impact of macroeconomic policies on women, the platform acknowledged that the neoliberal, “trade not aid” model of development was – and is – failing the majority of the…
Read MoreA Gendered Perspective: Reflections on the MDG and the potential of the SDG
By: Katie Douglas, WEA Intern A woman closes the door behind her and sets off into the early light of dawn. It’s the pre-monsoon season in India, and the air is thick with heat as she walks to her small kitchen garden. What began as a grant of seeds, has transformed into fertile beds of…
Read MoreWEA is partnering with Pink51 – Shop with Purpose!
WEA is thrilled to announce our exciting new partnership with Pink51.com as one of their featured organizations! What does this mean? Well, now there’s a new way for your to support our work and vision to uplift grassroots women environmental leaders…all while getting your shopping done! What Pink51 is: Pink51 is a for profit shopping…
Read MoreHow Poverty hurts the Environment
Despite the fact that Nigeria is a leading producer of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and is seventh in the world for largest reserves of natural gas, it is also one of the biggest users of wood and charcoal fuels for cooking purposes. Given that wood is essentially free and that kerosene and other fuels are expensive and often…
Read MoreMicroloans, Rainwater helps Women during drought
At the turn of the last century, Central Kenya received four months of Rain every year, which was enough for small scale farmers to make their living and feed their families. Today, those months have dwindled to two months. Rose Wanjiku initially resorted to irrigating from the local river, with the assistance of a pump.…
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