EcoLogic Development Fund and Daughters for Earth: Empowering Indigenous Women for a Sustainable Future

EcoLogic is pleased to announce that we have been selected as a grantee for the Daughters for Earth Fall 2024 program. This recognition underscores our commitment to empowering rural and Indigenous women to overcome barriers and lead sustainable change in Central America and Mexico.

Daughters for Earth celebrates the transformative power of women at the forefront of safeguarding Mother Earth, seeking to increase awareness of the role women play in solving the planetary crisis.

Why Empowering Rural and Indigenous Women Matters

At EcoLogic, we also believe that significant change begins with recognizing women's critical role in environmental stewardship. Rural and Indigenous women bring invaluable traditional knowledge and understanding of their ecosystems. They are crucial allies in reducing deforestation and protecting forests, with their ancestral practices contributing profoundly to biodiversity conservation, ecosystem protection, and food security.

By empowering these women, we not only promote gender equality but also enhance efforts to conserve and protect vital ecosystems in Central America and Mexico.

Supporting women to lead sustainable solutions unlocks transformative potential that benefits both people and the planet. Yet, systemic barriers often limit their influence in decision-making and restrict their access to essential resources.

Our Commitment at EcoLogic

At EcoLogic, we work closely with women to amplify their voices, foster leadership, and implement sustainable practices. 

• We collaborate with remarkable Indigenous women, supporting their entrepreneurial pursuits and honoring their traditional ecological knowledge.

• Through capacity building, we help women become influential community leaders and participate in decision-making processes.

• By integrating technology into our conservation work, we empower women and enhance local environmental efforts.

• We facilitate the passing of traditional knowledge from older generations to younger women, preserving and promoting sustainable practices for future generations.

Barbara Vallarino, EcoLogic's Executive Director, shares, "We are incredibly honored to be selected as a Daughters for Earth grantee. This recognition allows us to amplify the voices of rural and Indigenous women further and accelerate our work in dismantling barriers to inclusivity. By empowering these women, we not only promote gender equality but also enhance efforts to conserve and protect vital ecosystems in Central America and Mexico."