Women of Leuser: Transforming Economies and Defending Indonesia’s Last Wild Spaces

by Hannah Adams, WEA Global Program Manager   In the heart of Indonesia’s Leuser Ecosystem, Indigenous women are taking action to defend and conserve their ancestral lands and lifeways. Forest in Leuser Ecosystem. Credit: Katahati Institute The Leuser Ecosystem (pronounced “low-sir”) is the last place on Earth where Sumatran orangutans, tigers, rhinos, and elephants continue…

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WEA’s Alliance Hosts Global Activations for International Women’s Day

by: Kayla Mak, WEA Programs and Operations Intern On March 8, 2024, WEA Leaders and our partners around the globe celebrated International Women’s Day. From in-person gatherings to online discussions to city-wide marches, the power of women rising from the grassroots could be felt in regions around the world. In case you missed any of…

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The 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…

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