About Ecofem Tales Foundation


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 beyond.

Aims: To promote environmental sustainability, ecological justice, and gender equity by empowering women especially in rural, riverine, and academic communities to lead environmental education, advocacy, and action through storytelling and community engagement.

Objectives:

• To empower women to share their environmental experiences and traditional knowledge through storytelling, creative media, and public engagement.

• To raise environmental awareness and promote sustainable practices among rural and riverine communities, particularly through culturally relevant education.

• To facilitate storytelling workshops, digital publishing, and creative platforms that showcase women-led narratives on climate change, conservation, and sustainability.

• To implement grassroots environmental initiatives, including reforestation, sustainable agriculture, waste management, and ecosystem restoration.

• To build the capacity of women as environmental leaders through training, advocacy, and partnerships that strengthen their roles in climate resilience and local development.

• To collaborate with educational institutions, NGOs, and traditional leaders to promote inclusive environmental education and knowledge sharing.

• To advocate for gender-responsive environmental policies and amplify the voices of women in local, national, and global climate dialogues.

• To document and preserve indigenous environmental knowledge for use in education, advocacy, and intergenerational learning.

• To support eco-friendly livelihoods and community development projects that align with principles of sustainability and women’s economic empowerment.

• To build a network of women environmental storytellers and changemakers, fostering mentorship, collaboration, and solidarity across regions.


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