Guest article by Maria José Diniz da Costa, PhD Maria José Minhoto Diniz da Costa, PhD is a reproductive biologist dedicated to women’s health research. After completing her PhD at Warwick University in Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Maria worked as a Postdoctoral Associate at Duke University in Fetal-Maternal medicine research. Maria’s passion for community health led […]
Women Reforesting Sierra Leone: A Climate Justice Success Story A Beacon of Hope in a Vulnerable Land Nestled along the Atlantic coast of Africa, Sierra Leone emerges as a jewel of biodiversity, yet it stands among the 10% of countries most vulnerable to the ravages of climate change. While the African continent unfairly bears the […]
Empowering Women, Saving the Rainforest We’re beyond excited to unveil a captivating episode of the Lookfar Podcast titled Empowering Women, Saving the Rainforest featuring our very own Sara Lara and Isabella Cortes. Dive deep with us into a transformative conversation that underscores our grassroots efforts in Colombia and sheds light on our mission at Women for […]
Women Scientists Saving Wildlife In the heart of the Amazon, where the vibrant tapestry of biodiversity is woven, a groundbreaking initiative is taking shape, transforming dreams into reality for Colombian women scientists. Thanks to the unwavering support of individuals like you and the visionary initiative of Daughters for Earth, Women for Conservation proudly presents the […]
This Indigenous Amazon Conservation mural project combined Women for Conservation’s mission to conserve critical biodiversity while uplifting women and youth in surrounding communities. For Indigenous People’s Day this October, we take a look back at one of our most significant environmental education field projects in collaboration with the Jiw Indigenous community this past March. […]
Women for Conservation is thrilled to welcome Isabella Cortes Lara, our dynamic new Executive Director! In her inaugural letter, Isabella shares her vision for empowering women as leaders in conservation, highlighting the transformative journey that lies ahead. Dear Supporters, Partners, and Champions of Conservation, Your generous support has been pivotal in driving our mission to […]
Guest article by Maria José Diniz da Costa, PhD Maria José Minhoto Diniz-da-Costa, PhD is a reproductive biologist dedicated to women’s health research. After completing her PhD degree at Warwick University in the field of Recurrent Pregnancy loss, Maria worked as a Postdoctoral Associate at Duke University in Fetal-Maternal medicine research. Maria’s passion for community […]
(From left): Marline, Justine, Huguette, Lucienne, Celine, Fenosoa. The six new women forest rangers are helping Fanamby Organization preserve Madagascar’s biodiversity. Thanks to your support, six women have been trained and employed by Fanamby Organization to carry out essential community patrols. The women are part of the Committee called KMMFA which stands for Komity Miaro […]
Women for Conservation is proud to partner with the ProAves Foundation and the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund to promote the Rana Chiva Bus, a community-based mobile environmental awareness project. This real-life Magic School Bus of environmental education brings endangered wildlife conservation inititives to school children and community members throughout Colombia. The project’s objective […]
As the co-founder of Women for Conservation, I am filled with pride to share some truly inspiring news with our valued W4C family. Today, I have the honor and pleasure to announce that one of our incredible partner ProAves rangers, Cristian Andrés Vásquez Bermúdez, has been awarded the prestigious 2023 IUCN WCPA International Ranger Award. […]
