Posts Tagged ‘Health and Wellbeing’
Winter Solstice Edition of the WEAvings Newsletter: A light that refuses to go out
As we enter the Fall Equinox, we celebrate a major milestone—our Co-Founders, Amira Diamond and Melinda Kramer, have been awarded the 2024 Heinz Award for the Environment, recognizing the transformative impact of WEA’s work. This newsletter highlights their leadership, our participation in Climate Week NYC, and a powerful reminder from Lena Jelenjev’s poem that our way forward lies in hope, healing, and community. Together, we continue to rise, driven by the strength of grassroots women leaders.
Read MoreUnraveling the Polycrisis: Women, Climate Change, and Geopolitical Conflict
Geopolitical conflict and climate change are among the most urgent crises of our time. Yet, the intricate ways these crises intersect—particularly along gendered lines—remains critically underexplored. by Emilia Santos Thomas, WEA Communications Intern Women disproportionately experience the impacts of both climate change and geopolitical conflict. For example, 80% of people displaced by climate change…
Read MoreReflexiones desde AWID: Celebrando a líderes feministas de América Latina y su lucha por la justicia climática
Por Daniela Pérez, Directora de Programas de Norteamérica/Pacífico, Women’s Earth Alliance A principios de este mes, tuve el privilegio de participar en el hub latinoamericano del 15° Foro de la Asociación para los Derechos de la Mujer en el Desarrollo (AWID), organizado en colaboración con Fondo Semillas y la Red Internacional de Fondos de Mujeres…
Read MoreReflections from AWID: Celebrating Latin America’s Feminist Leaders and Their Vision for Climate Justice
By Daniela Perez, Director of North America/Pacific Programs, Women’s Earth Alliance Earlier this month, I had the privilege of attending the Latin American hub of the 15th Forum of the Association for Women’s Rights in Development (AWID), hosted by Fondo Semillas, and Prospera International Network of Women’s Funds. Held in the heart of Mexico…
Read MoreWomen Environmental Leaders Gather in Bali: Empowering Change for Indonesia’s Future
by Jen Palmer, WEA Special Initiatives Lead; Melisa Apriyani, WEA Indonesia Program Manager; and Sarita Pockell, WEA Learning Architect On October 14-19 in Bali, Indonesia, Women’s Earth Alliance brought together 40 women from 27 of Indonesia’s 38 provinces to share holistic environmental solutions and strategies. Since 2019, WEA has engaged over 100 women through its…
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