Our Approach
We partner with local and indigenous women to support the wellbeing of Mother Earth. We follow a community-led approach to climate change mitigation, biodiversity protection, and conservation.
An Integral Approach to Climate Action
The interconnected crises of climate change, environmental degradation, and biodiversity loss, are fundamentally spiritual crises rooted in a false sense of separation from nature and one another. This worldview is driven by a patriarchal mindset that prioritizes endless material growth, the exploitation of resources, the objectification of people and nature, and systems of domination that marginalize women and minorities.
Through our activities, from fundraising to working with local communities to support their land and wellbeing, we also aim to contribute to a shift of consciousness, especially in developed countries. As a species, we are called to reconnect with and feel our deep relationship and interdependence with nature, so that we can realize the necessity to respect and value Mother Earth and all species. We envision a future where all of life is respected and honored, and where we as individuals find ways to contribute towards the wellbeing of others.
When we hear the cry of Mother Earth we feel called to find meaning in service, to nourish our relationships, to respect and honor cultural differences, and to co-create a world where all can thrive, including and especially nature.
In addition, we offer professional support for trauma survivors, as many of the women we partner with have suffered gender-based violence, systemic neglect, and decades of armed conflict in their territories.
As a way of building connections from where new ways of thinking and relating can emerge, we also provide intercultural meeting spaces where our support community and our indigenous partners can come together and learn from each other.
United for Mother Earth
1. Our Vision
Our vision is to contribute to systemic change via supporting specific projects and communities. The projects shall bear an environmental and social sustainability long term view, while also contributing short term gains for the communities. Instrumental to this vision, the projects are to address needs identified by the communities, have them as the main actors, and follow an implementation that leverages the local wisdom, knowledge, culture and traditions.
2. Our Focus
We support initiatives in the areas of ecosystems and biodiversity protection and restoration, climate change mitigation, nature and human rights defence, women empowerment, poverty reduction, and the promotion of health, wellbeing and education. Our main field of action is the Global South, however we are also willing to support small grassroot projects in Switzerland, Europe and other regions.
3. Our Impact
We partner with women from local and indigenous communities to protect and restore threatened forests, wildlife and ecosystems, and to support indigenous cultural and territorial defence. We focus on working with underserved communities, who are in close connection with their territories. Our joint projects address the priorities and needs identified by the women, building on their expertise and vital role as leaders of climate and environmental action.
4. Our Long-Term View
We contribute with technical, capacity building, legal and financial means. Most importantly, we invest in long-term partnerships based on trust, respect, mutuality, care and companionship. We are in continuous conversation with our partners, and we are committed to support them and their communities for the long haul. We believe this approach is fundamental for sustainable impact.
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