Impact Spotlight
Solar installations for 300 homes in rural Indigenous communities
Sustainable resource management training for 300 women and girls, influencing community and local policies
Offsetting 2,000 tons of C02 annually
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For centuries, the Emberá People have safeguarded Colombian ecosystems, particularly tropical forests, practicing ways of life that promote environmental conservation. However, mining, human rights violations, and threats of violence continue to imperil the Emberás’ long term safety and sovereignty.
Women for Biodiversity ORG is an ecofeminist organization that empowers Indigenous and rural Colombian communities through the implementation of sustainable technologies in energy and water management. Dedicated to biodiversity conservation and sustainable development with a gender lens, the organization educates and trains communities to actively protect Colombian ecosystems. Now, they’re working alongside the Emberá to facilitate access to energy for the first time.
“This project brings us light and life, like the sun that feeds us every day. It teaches us to care for our land and water, and helps us keep our traditions alive. It is a bridge between the past of our ancestors and a sustainable future for our children.”
HF Partnership
The Honnold Foundation is partnering with Women for Biodiversity Foundation to launch their Solar Empowerment Initiative, aiming to install solar energy systems and hydropneumatic systems in 50 Indigenous households, girls’ higher secondary schools, and primary health centers. This initiative is expected to significantly improve quality of life, reduce environmental impact, and promote gender equity and economic empowerment. The goal of this project is not only illuminate homes, but also ignite hope and strengthen community ties, ensuring that the Emberá legacy continues to inspire the world with its resilience and wisdom.
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