Ecofem Tales

Ecofem Tales Foundation is a women-led non-governmental organization and global community that amplifies the voices of women particularly those in rural, riverine, and academic spaces who are passionate about environmental conservation, sustainability, and climate justice.  Our mission is to empower women to share their unique environmental stories, build ecological knowledge, and inspire collective action to protect the planet. Through a blend of storytelling, education, advocacy, and community-based initiatives, Ecofem Tales supports women to become environmental stewards and changemakers.  Our programs include storytelling workshops, digital publishing of women-led environmental narratives, reforestation campaigns, sustainable agriculture projects, and environmental sensitization efforts. By combining creative expression with grassroots environmental action, Ecofem Tales Foundation promotes ecological justice, gender equity, and sustainable development across Nigeria and ...

  Call for Submissions Ecofem Tales 2025 Anthology Theme: "Voices from the Earth" Are you a woman with a story that speaks to the Earth? Do you carry poems shaped by rivers, forests, storms, and seeds? We invite you to share your voice in the upcoming Ecofem Tales 2025 Anthology,   a collection of powerful environmental short stories and poetry from women across diverse geographies, especially those from marginalized and riverine communities. What We Are Looking For We welcome original short stories and poems that explore: Women’s relationships with land, water, and climate Ecofeminism and environmental justice Intergenerational wisdom and indigenous knowledge Nature as memory, mother, healer, or battleground Resistance, resilience, and renewal in the face of ecological crisis Submission Guidelines Genres: Short stories (fiction or creative nonfiction), Poetry Language: English or translated into English (original language must be noted) Wo...

  About the Summit The Ecofem Tales Summit is a transformative gathering dedicated to Riverine Rural Women; keepers of water, land, and climate knowledge. This summit amplifies their voices, highlights their struggles and solutions, and places them at the heart of the climate justice movement. Why It Matters Rural and riverine women face the harshest effects of climate change; floods, erosion, displacement, yet their stories often go unheard. This summit is about flipping that narrative. It's about listening, learning, and leading with them. What to Expect Storytelling Circles: Powerful narratives by riverine women on resilience, climate realities, and environmental guardianship. Workshops: Discussions on Indigenous wisdom, climate adaptation, and building sustainable livelihoods. Art & Culture: Celebrating ecofeminism through music, dance, and traditional riverine artistry. Who Should Attend Riverine and rural women leaders Environmental activists Feminist organizati...