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Earth Healing Begins With Communities

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  “Earth healing is the process of repairing and renewing the relationship between humans and the more-than-human world.” — Francisca Okwulehie (2026) Earth healing means restoring the health of ecosystems while transforming the human relationships, values, and systems that have contributed to environmental harm. Pope Francis, in Laudato Si’ (2015), emphasises that “everything is connected.” Environmental degradation, therefore, cannot be separated from social inequality, human responsibility, or the ways societies understand and relate to creation. Earth healing calls for more than ecological restoration; it requires us to examine the relationships, values, and systems that shape how we live with the Earth. In considering the possibilities of Earth healing, Wangari Maathai (2010) connects environmental restoration with social transformation. Her work demonstrates how planting trees, restoring degraded landscapes, empowering women, and strengthening communities can become i...
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The first EcofemTales Newsletter is now available!

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  Read, share, and discover more about how EcofemTales Environmental Foundation is advancing ecofeminist dialogue, amplifying women’s environmental stories, and promoting climate justice. Read. Share. Learn. Engage. Click here to  DOWNLOAD
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The Ecofem Tales Knowledge Series is Now on Spotify!

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  We are excited to announce that the Ecofem Tales Knowledge Series is now available as a podcast on Spotify! The podcast brings together scholars, practitioners, and changemakers to explore the intersections of women, environmental ethics, sustainability, Indigenous knowledge, climate justice, and water governance. Through insightful conversations, we amplify ideas and stories that inspire a more just and sustainable future. Our first episode features Dr. Chidimma Stella Ikea, who presents "The Ethics of Care, Mothering and the Environment: A Bioethical Perspective." In this thought-provoking conversation, she explores how ethics of care can reshape our relationship with the environment and strengthen our commitment to sustainability. 🎧 Listen to the first episode  HERE Join us as we heal the earth through knowledge, dialogue, and storytelling, one episode at a time.  
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Yewande Akinola and the Ecofeminist Future of Sustainable Engineering

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For generations, engineering has been viewed as a discipline of steel, concrete, and calculations. Yet, at its heart, engineering is about people creating systems that sustain life, protect communities, and enable societies to flourish. Few embody this philosophy better than Prof. Yewande Akinola, the Nigerian-born chartered engineer whose work in sustainable water infrastructure demonstrates that technical innovation can also be an act of environmental and social care. Although she may not explicitly identify as an ecofeminist, Akinola's career reflects many of the values at the heart of ecofeminism: recognising the interconnectedness of people and nature, advocating for equitable access to essential resources, and expanding opportunities for women to lead in shaping a more sustainable future. Born in Nigeria and raised in the United Kingdom, Yewande Akinola built a distinguished career in engineering, specialising in sustainable water supply systems and large-scale infrastruc...
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Why Water Security Matters: Women, Rural Communities, and the Pursuit of Environmental Justice

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"Water is life." This simple phrase is echoed across cultures and communities worldwide because water sustains every aspect of human existence. It nourishes ecosystems, supports agriculture, enables economic development, and safeguards human health. Yet, for more than two billion people globally, access to safely managed drinking water remains a daily challenge (WHO & UNICEF, 2023). While water insecurity affects entire communities, women and girls experience its consequences most acutely. In many rural communities across Africa, women are responsible for fetching water, preparing meals, maintaining household hygiene, caring for children, and supporting agricultural production. When water sources become scarce or polluted, these responsibilities become increasingly difficult, limiting opportunities for education, employment, and economic empowerment. Water security, therefore, is not merely a technical issue of infrastructure; it is a question of environmental justic...
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Ebele Ofunneamaka Okeke – Engineering Water Justice Through Leadership and Care

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  When conversations about water security and sanitation in Nigeria arise, one name that deserves recognition is Ebele Ofunneamaka Okeke. A trailblazing civil engineer, accomplished public servant, and advocate for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Okeke has spent decades shaping policies and systems that have improved access to safe water and strengthened public institutions across Nigeria. Viewed through an ecofeminist lens, her career demonstrates that environmental stewardship is inseparable from human well-being. Ecofeminism recognizes that access to clean water, sanitation, and healthy ecosystems is deeply connected to social justice, gender equity, and the often-overlooked labour of sustaining communities. Throughout her career, Okeke championed policies that reflected these interconnected realities. Born in Nnewi, Anambra State, Ebele Okeke pursued civil engineering at the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom, graduating in 1971. She later earned postgraduate...
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Introducing the EcofemTales Knowledge Series: Advancing Ecofeminist Knowledge through Dialogue, Research, and Action

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  At EcofemTales Environmental Foundation, we believe that meaningful conversations can shape meaningful change. While stories have the power to heal, research and dialogue have the power to inform action, influence policy, and inspire collective solutions. This belief is the foundation of the EcofemTales Knowledge Series, our flagship annual programme designed to advance ecofeminist knowledge through dialogue, research, and action. The Knowledge Series is more than a webinar. It is an evolving platform where researchers, practitioners, policymakers, activists, and community leaders come together to examine some of the most pressing environmental and gender issues of our time. Through interdisciplinary conversations, we seek to bridge the gap between academic research, lived experiences, and practical solutions. Why the EcofemTales Knowledge Series? Environmental challenges are increasingly complex and interconnected. Climate change, water insecurity, biodiversity loss, envir...
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