Ecofem Tales

Are you passionate about ecofeminism and environmental sustainability? Do you believe women play a vital role in building a greener, more inclusive future? Ecofem Tales Environmental Foundation is seeking dedicated and creative female volunteers to join our growing network of changemakers. We are currently recruiting for the following roles: 🎨 Graphic Designers – Develop compelling visuals that communicate our mission and inspire action ✍ 🏽 Content Writers – Produce thoughtful, engaging content that amplifies ecofeminist perspectives 📢 Outreach Volunteers – Support community engagement, partnerships, and awareness initiatives What you will gain: Practical experience contributing to a purpose-driven, early-stage nonprofit Opportunities to build a strong portfolio through meaningful, real-world projects Exposure to environmental advocacy, communication, and community development work Collaboration with a network of passionate and like-mind...

Honduras with more  rivers than water, holds memory, survival, and spirit.  For generations, the Indigenous Lenca people have treated the Gualcarque River as sacred, a living presence that nourishes their communities and their culture. Standing fiercely in defense of that river was one remarkable woman: Berta Cáceres . Her story is not only about environmental activism. It is about the deep connections between women, land, and justice, connections that lie at the heart of Ecofeminism . Berta Cáceres grew up watching how land struggles shaped everyday life in rural Honduras. Over time, she came to understand that environmental destruction and social inequality often walk hand in hand. When forests disappear and rivers are privatized, it is usually Indigenous people, especially women, who carry the heaviest burden.                                               ...

  The Ecofem Tales Environmental Foundation 2025 Impact Report captures a year defined by growth, learning, and deepening environmental engagement. Throughout the year, the organisation strengthened its digital presence, connected with women in rural riverine communities, and took significant steps toward becoming a formally registered NGO in Nigeria. Strengthening Community and Digital Engagement In 2025, Ecofem Tales expanded its reach through intentional digital storytelling and advocacy. Social media platforms became a vibrant space for sharing women-centred environmental content , reaching thousands of people and sparking meaningful conversations around sustainability, climate action, and women’s leadership. Beyond the digital space, Ecofem Tales remained committed to grassroots engagement. The Ecofem Tales Summit in Gbaraun , a riverine community in Bayelsa State, brought together women to share environmental knowledge, celebrate cultural traditions, and reflect on the en...

  In 2025, Ecofem Tales Environmental Foundation deepened its commitment to environmental justice and gender-inclusive advocacy through the Ecofem Tales Summit for Riverine Women , an engagement that brought the lived experiences of Niger Delta women into focus. Now documented in the Foundation’s 2025 Impact Report , the initiative highlights a powerful interview-based environmental engagement conducted in Gbaraun , a riverine community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State , located in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region . Centering the Voices of Riverine Women At the heart of the engagement was a qualitative focus group discussion designed to amplify the environmental realities faced by women whose livelihoods are directly connected to land and water. Twenty women from the community participated in the session, representing a cross-section of local life and leadership. Participants included: Traders Women farmers Fisherwomen Women chiefs The discus...

  On this International Women’s Day, we celebrate the tireless efforts of ecofeminists and women working in environmental conservation across the world. These women continue to lead important conversations and actions that protect our ecosystems, preserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable living. From grassroots activists and community leaders to scientists, educators, and advocates, women play a critical role in safeguarding the environment. Their dedication, resilience, and passion help ensure that nature is preserved and that future generations inherit a thriving and sustainable planet. At Ecofem Tales Environmental Foundation, we recognise and applaud the countless women whose work often goes unseen but whose impact is deeply felt in communities and ecosystems alike. On this occasion, we also encourage women, young and old, who feel a calling toward nature and conservation to embrace it. Every effort matters. Whether it is planting a tree, educating others, reducing w...

  There are people whose names seem destined for their life’s work and Voahary Rakotovelomanantsoa is one of them. In Malagasy, “Voahary” means nature a fitting name for a woman whose career has been devoted to protecting the environment and uplifting her community. Voahary is a Malagasy environmental leader and politician known for linking environmental conservation with community and women’s empowerment. She is the former Governor of the Anôsy region in southern Madagascar and has also served as Minister of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene. Her environmental work focuses on forest conservation, sustainable water management, alternative energy use, and climate resilience, especially at the community level. She strongly advocates for women’s leadership in environmental decision-making, reflecting key ecofeminist principles. Voahary’s story began not in government or academia, but in the everyday reality of Malagasy life. She built her first business while still a student a water...