Women's Earth Alliance

?? Raihal Fajri is proof of the transformative power of investing in women’s leadership. In Sumatra’s Leuser Ecosystem—a critical region for global climate stability—deforestation and extractive industries threaten vital ecosystems and the communities that depend on them. Amid these challenges, Raihal, a WEA Leader and Program Lead for our Advocacy and Entrepreneurship Accelerator, is safeguarding her community while advancing solutions that protect our planet’s future. Through WEA’s Indonesia Accelerators, Raihal gained the tools and networks to grow a movement of women advocating for climate resiliency. Now, as a Program Lead, she’s equipping 120 Indigenous women with the resources to protect forests, secure land rights, and strengthen sustainable livelihoods—creating a ripple effect that will reach 400,000 lives. ?? Join our Rising Tides, Rising Women campaign today to support leaders like Raihal who are protecting communities and ecosystems when it matters most. Your gift—no matter the size—will help create solutions that last for generations. ?? ?? Click the link below to give now. Together, we can build a thriving, resilient future for people and the planet. https://lnkd.in/gnxtxgV2 #RisingTidesRisingWomen #WomenLead #ClimateResilience #GrassrootsLeadership #EnvironmentalJustice

We are thrilled to announce that this weekend (22-24 November), Love Tropics will host their annual 48-hour Minecraft charity livestream with donations going to support Women's Earth Alliance! The charity event focuses on helping people living in the Earth’s tropics and will include over 48 hours of mini-games, building, spotlight interviews and more! Tune in to watch the live stream via the Love Tropics website (lovetropics.org), where YOU can be part of the solution. JOIN THE FUN —> A small donation of only $15 grants you access to the Love Tropics server so you too can join the mini-WEA world inside Minecraft! Your donations will support WEA’s women leaders in Uganda as they help their communities and clean up the Mpanga river. Check out this sneak peak teaser, hope to see you there! GET READY for LOVE TROPICS ‘24 ????

Thanks to our incredible partnership with Pratisara Bumi Foundation, Women's Earth Alliance?recently brought together?40 women from 27 of Indonesia's 38 provinces to share holistic environmental solutions and strategies. In Indonesia, where the stakes are high and the challenges daunting, women are proving to be the architects of change. The WEA Indonesia Grassroots Accelerator Collaboratory has ignited a movement that recognizes the essential role of women in environmental leadership, ensuring that their voices are heard and their contributions celebrated. Take a look at our latest blog to learn how WEA has now engaged over 100 women throughout the five years of our Indonesia Grassroots Accelerator Programs to strengthen women's leadership across the archipelago! https://lnkd.in/gD5m4Z-U

This morning brings a sense of uncertainty, and for many of us, it feels heavy. The last 12 hours have left countless people grappling with questions, emotions, and a genuine concern for our safety, our rights, our families, neighbors, communities, and our future. If there’s one lesson we’ve learned from our journey at Women’s Earth Alliance and from the incredible women leaders we work alongside, it’s that resilience is not just a word—it’s an action, a choice, a rallying call. Now, more than ever, we need that same resilience in our communities and within ourselves. For those of us feeling afraid, disheartened, or uncertain about the road ahead: know that you are not alone. We see you, your struggle, your work, and your heart. And we are here. Read the full message from our Co-Executive Directors Melinda Kramer, Amira Jessica Diamond and Kahea Pacheco below.

Our world is facing a polycrisis, where climate change and conflict are deeply intertwined, intensifying systemic issues that disproportionately impact women. These intersecting crises often result in women facing heightened risks, including displacement, violence, loss of essential resources, and more. When conflict and environmental degradation converge, existing gender inequities deepen, placing additional and often life-threatening burdens on women. Compounding these crises is the persistent sidelining of women’s voices in crucial decision-making spaces. We cannot achieve peace, climate justice, or gender justice without addressing all of those needs in a meaningful way. Understanding how these crises amplify one another and uniquely impact women is key to creating effective, lasting solutions. Creating a world where gender justice, environmental health, and peace are intertwined is crucial. By recognizing these connections, we can support a more just and resilient future for all. #Polycrisis #GenderJustice #ClimateJustice #PeaceAndEarth #WomenLeadingChange

We are thrilled that Women’s Earth Alliance Co-Founders and Co-Executive Directors, Amira Jessica Diamond and Melinda Kramer have accepted the 2024 Heinz Award for the environment. This honor reflects nearly two decades of dedicated work empowering women-led climate initiatives and eco-enterprises that safeguard communities, the planet, and future generations. A heartfelt thank you to the Heinz Foundation for acknowledging the vital role women play in creating a sustainable and equitable future.

What an inspiring experience to be in Pittsburgh for 29th The Heinz Awards ceremony, surrounded by changemakers who are leading in arts, economy, and environment. Meeting Teresa Heinz, celebrating alongside my co-founder Amira Jessica Diamond, and hearing the stories of this year’s Heinz Award recipients was unforgettable. Each of these leaders brings powerful change and vision to the world—I'm humbled to stand among them. This award is a testament to the dedication of thousands of Women's Earth Alliance Leaders worldwide, whose work is transforming communities from the inside out. We accepted this award on behalf of the leaders who have gone before us, those we work alongside today, and the powerful women leaders who are rising to meet this moment with grace and tenacity. A special thanks to our Co-Executive Director, Kahea Pacheco for her leadership and partnership. Congratulations to the other Environment Awardee team from iNaturalist, Scott Loarie and Ken-ichi, along with these extraordinary awardees: Jennie C. Jones and Gala Porras-Kim (Arts); and Aisha Nyandoro; Jessica Sager and Janna Wagner (Economy). Thank you to Teresa Heinz, Kim O'Dell, Bruce Katz, Molly Gail Mehling, Ph.D. , as well as the past awardees who joined us for this powerful night. Here’s to our shared mission of creativity, compassion, and driving meaningful change. #HeinzAwards #WomensEarthAlliance #ClimateAction #Leadership

It’s a wrap for WEA Indonesia Grassroots Accelerator Collaboratory 2024! Over 5 days, we gathered 24 women environmental leaders from 18 provinces in Indonesia, working 6 impactful ecosystems for a journey of learning, connecting, sharing, and collaboration. From the mountains of Papua to the coasts of Sumatra, these women are the heartbeat of change in their communities, dedicated to protecting Mother Earth and building sustainable and equal futures for women and their communities. Together, we formed a circle of strength, and support, weaving a network of shared visions, knowledge, and hope. As we welcome them into our circle, the bond created here will continue to ripple across the nation, empowering local action and igniting lasting impact for generations to come. Pratisara Bumi Foundation

Women are Rising in Java, Indonesia! The WEA team has been on the ground in Indonesia with WEA Leaders. We started in Kebumen with our colleagues at SINERGI NATURAL. Together, we are supporting 50 women to form an agroforestry collective that focuses on the harvesting and processing of tamanu seeds for the valuable therapeutic oil used in high-end skincare products. We discussed the impacts of climate change in their villages and why women’s voices and representation is so critical in the decision-making that effects our communities and the environment. Today, through this powerful work supported by WEA’s partner KraveBeauty | Certified B Corp, these women are growing a collective business based on this once- overlooked resources. Next, we traveled to East Java to meet Lia Putrinda and her father, who have been leading holistic conservation efforts for over 18 years at Clungup Mangrove Conservation Tiga Warna Reservasi (CMC) CMC Tiga Warna. Since 2019, Womens Earth Alliance has partnered with CMC to create pathways for women in reforestation and eco-entrepreneurship. Besides partnering in extensive mangrove restoration, WEA/CMC programming has included the cultivation of a biodynamic Miyawaki forest with over 40 native species and 1400 original plants as well as the plantation of a native food forest. Future WEA programs with CMC will include the plantation of a new bamboo forest and an eco-entrepreneurship program to give women even more opportunities to build livelihoods while contributing to a thriving ecosystem. Ketika perempuan berdaya, bumi terjaga! (When Women Thrive, the Earth Thrives!).

"We don’t have a Planet B, that is why I will be protecting this one for life” - Constance Mwandaa, Head of Training & Ranger at Wildlife Works, Kenya, The Thin Green Line Foundation WEA was proud to have our Director of North America, Daniela Perez along with so many incredible leaders gather at the 1% for the Planet Global Summit last week in San Diego CA! It was inspiring to see how businesses from around the world turn their values into action through meaningful environmental impact in partnership with nonprofits. 1% for the Planet is a globally recognized certification that represents thousands of businesses and environmental partners. Businesses give 1% of their annual sales directly to vetted environmental partners, including Women’s Earth Alliance. ? At the summit, women highlighted the crucial role of minorities in the climate movement—advocating for equitable food systems, inclusion in aquaculture, and impactful actions that extend beyond land acknowledgments. Thank you to 1% for the Planet for being such an instrumental partner and supporter of WEA and to everyone that extended your knowledge and reminding us that there is hope when we come together ? Together, we’re charting a path toward real change. ???? Thank you to #WEALeaders #1PercentForThePlanet #ClimateAction #womenfortheplanet