December 3, 2019
May we suggest . . .
A donation that will continue giving for years to come.
Near the top of the list of the most substantive, existing solutions to address climate change ranked by drawdown.org, #3 in impact is:
"Education lays a foundation for vibrant lives for girls and women, their families, and their communities. It also is one of the most powerful levers available for avoiding emissions by curbing population growth. Women with more years of education have fewer and healthier children, and actively manage their reproductive health. . . . Education also shores up resilience and equips girls and women to face the impacts of climate change. They can be more effective stewards of food, soil, trees, and water, even as nature’s cycles change. They have greater capacity to cope with shocks from natural disasters and extreme weather events. . . .
Today, there are economic, cultural, and safety-related barriers that impede 62 million girls around the world from realizing their right to education. Key strategies to change that include: make school affordable; help girls overcome health barriers; reduce the time and distance to get to school; and make schools more girl-friendly."
And, though You're not likely to need more motivation, we have more to offer. Examples of girls and women on every continent using their education to take action and making a difference for humanity and the environment.
12 Female Activists Who Are Saving the Planet [GlobalCitizen]
8 Women Environmentalists You Should Know [Greenpop]
(Of course, we would add Machaelle Wright to this impressive and inspiring list!)
Young Women’s Grassroots Action on Climate Change [UN]
With this in mind, and our commitment to nature and the environment our motivation, we are linking you to organizations that support the education and economic empowerment of girls and women all around the globe.
