Another exciting day of progress for Sowing Change in Kenya! The Bidi Women Group planted the fruit trees they received through the program. These fruit trees will contribute to the restoration of 25 hectares of degraded land in the area, support food production, and reinforce the vital role women play in the land restoration initiative. The women signed a Memorandum of Understanding, solidifying their commitment to nurture the fruit trees as they grow. This MOU encourages women to serve as environmental stewards and inspire the larger community to engage with sustainable food production practices. As Sowing Change gender expert Achieng Mwanaisha Emily says "this exercise beaconed the role of women in land restoration as vital stewards and drivers of community resilience." 🌳 CARE Kenya WWF-Kenya
The CARE-WWF Alliance
Non-profit Organizations
Integrating conservation and development to help people and the planet thrive
About us
The CARE-WWF Alliance works at the critical intersection of development and conservation. Powered by WWF and CARE, two global leaders in their respective fields, the Alliance leverages complementary skills, competencies, and scale to strengthen ecosystems, support the women who depend on them, and help build a future where people and nature thrive. Formed in 2008 to tackle complex challenges that require a diverse range of experience, the Alliance brings together WWF’s conservation and restoration expertise; CARE’s gender equality, nutrition, and livelihood development expertise; both organizations’ combined expertise in climate change adaptation; and their joint presence in more than 40 countries.
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https://www.worldwildlife.org/partnerships/care-wwf-alliance
External link for The CARE-WWF Alliance
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One of the many wonderful things about working at the intersection of two global organizations is benefitting from not one but two stellar internship programs, which attract smart, dedicated, and creative college students looking to make a difference and build their career. In addition to WWF BRIDGE intern Cristina Rodriguez, whom we've already welcomed, we are pleased to formally welcome Rukmini Nallamothu, interning from the CARE side. We are excited to have you on board. Your contributions are already being felt. Thank you! #newhire #internsrock
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🌳 Sowing Change continues to grow! Cheryl Margoluis joined with teams from WWF-Viet Nam and CARE in Vietnam recently to explore how the Alliance's livelihood-to-leadership program focusing on women-led nature-based solutions can strengthen and enhance existing programs in communities where both organizations work. We're excited to be part of this partnership. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gprhQXSH Ly Tran Nga Ha Thi Quynh Nga Vuong Thibault Ledecq James Rawles Bich Hang Nguyen Simon James
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Thrilled to see former Alliance partner, forever ally and rising climate leader lilian Mkusa from CARE Tanzania speak about CARE's work to #GreenUptoCoolDown!
We’ve teamed up with over 100 member organisations to #GreenUptoCoolDown! 🌱🌍 CARE is an international NGO focused on fighting global poverty and providing humanitarian aid. CARE prioritises working with rural women in food insecure households whose livelihood depends on natural resources, with the view to build vibrant, equitable and resilient communities. Keep up the great work, CARE 🙌 Together, we can Green Up to Cool Down the planet! 💚💙 #GoGreen #DecadeofAction #GenerationRestoraiton #NoPlanetB #ClimateChange #Agriculture #Farming #SoilHealth #Sustainability #SDGs #ClimateAction
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"Support embedding community benefits in every type of climate strategy." It's a critical message and an excellent podcast. Take a listen!
What’s the biggest thing we can do to advance the cause of climate and environmental justice? We need to embed community benefits in climate action plans. Learn more in the full episode of Nature Breaking here: bit.ly/4bQrSQ3.
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We are excited to welcome Cristina Rodriguez as the Alliance's summer BRIDGE intern. She has already hit the ground running, and we can't wait to see all she accomplishes while on our team. Welcome, Cristina!
This week at WWF, we welcomed our FOURTH class of BRIDGE (Building Relationships, Inclusivity, Diversity, Growth, and Excellence) interns for the summer! Our interns will be working on a wide array of topics: remote sensing, IT, sustainable infrastructure, impact investing, policy, protected areas, land ownership and racial equity, integrated marketing, and so much more! We're excited to support our interns' growth as they set their goals - many of them are in their first professional experience ever! We're also piloting some new elements of our program, centered on supporting interns from underrepresented backgrounds. This includes workshops to equip them with foundational knowledge about how to navigate the conservation sector and their professional paths more broadly. Learn more about our program here: https://lnkd.in/gjRux_-B
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Yes, Carter Roberts! And forever IS possible when thriving communities are the architects of their own future, in which resilient ecosystems drive green growth and wellbeing for all. This is the Alliance vision. And we're here for it!
“‘Forever’ is not possible unless you truly provide for the needs of communities and unless they benefit from the conservation of nature.” – Carter Robers, President and CEO of WWF-US Carter Roberts spoke with Inter-American Development Bank President Ilan Goldfajn during IDB Invest Sustainability Week on the promise and potential of Project Finance for Permanence, a financing model for conservation that engages governments, local communities, and funders to protect nature at scale and over the long-term. Today, PFP initiatives in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru provide permanent protections for about 12% of the entire Amazon Basin. Co-creation with local and traditional communities is key to the success of these initiatives. When we recognize and integrate the rights and worldviews of local communities in conservation planning, initiatives are better designed to address local needs, incorporate Indigenous and traditional knowledge, and create a sense of pride and ownership that is essential for the sustainability of these efforts. Great conversation alongside Silvia V., Ana Fontes, Denis Minev, and Almir Narayamoga Suruí. 📺 Watch here: https://lnkd.in/e47hbaXa #IDBInvestSustainabilityWeek Photo from Inter-American Development Bank.
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As temperatures rise, marine heatwaves threaten coral reefs and coastal communities worldwide. Coral reefs sustain over 850 million people globally, but a warming ocean endangers their existence. We join our partners at the Coral Reef Rescue Initiative to urge urgent action to cut fossil fuels and protect resilient reefs, ensuring a sustainable future for people and nature. Share this post to spread the word. #WWFUntangled #WorldOceansDay
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We are inspired to see communities in Nachingewa, Tanzania, continue their efforts to improve farming outputs while protecting their landscapes.
On this World Environment Day (June 5), we are excited to share how the "Improving Community Resilience Through Climate-Smart Agriculture and Good Natural Resource Governance" project, implemented by the The CARE-WWF Alliance, strengthened #communityresilience while uplifting #women in Nachingwea, Lindi, Southern Tanzania. Through The CARE-WWF Alliance: 1. The Farmer Field and Business School (#FFBS) approach improved #sesame crop production for 64% of women small-scale farmers. 2. A total of 102,788 acres were designated for natural resource management, with 98% under participatory forest management. 3. The adoption of climate-smart agricultural (#CSA) practices led to a 94% increase in crop yields. 4. Nearly half of the 55-alliance supported community-based organizations, such as conservation groups, implemented #genderstrategies to enhance women’s influence in local decision. 5. More than 1,183 people adopted at least two practices that increased their #climateresilience. The project — implemented in six villages from December 2015 through June 2019 — used multi-faceted approach, aiming to expand #climatesmartagricultural practices, support sustainable livelihood opportunities for women, invest in community-based conservation, and strengthen participatory governance. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dmSwpYBF 📷 True Vision Production Ltd. #CAREWWFAlliance #WorldEnvironmentDay #ClimateSmartAgriculture CARE The CARE-WWF Alliance Prudence Masako Cheryl Margoluis Loren Mayor Heather DeLong Christina John Daniel Katebalila Auson Komwihangilo Neemiah Kahakwa Mkami Kyanyari Jack Boeve Ryan Andrew Patterson Shivi Thakur Karl Deering Daniel Vernick Jennifer Lindsey Althea Skinner (she/her) Musa Ndunguru Alfei Maseke Barnabas Mtelevu Donald Liya Samuel Chambi Edward Charles
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World Environment Day (June 5, 2024) reflection: "Elephants are extremely intelligent. They operate as a cohesive team. Showing us the power of collaboration and unity. Let their teamwork inspire us to come together, to stand united in protecting our environment and wildlife, particularly these magnificent elephants. In doing so, we not only safeguard our natural heritage but also ensure our prosperity." - Ronda Senkeiyo, from Loitoktok , Kajiado County, Kenya. Ronda is participating in the Sowing Change program focused on women's leadership in land restoration and other climate solutions. CARE Kenya WWF-Kenya WWF Africa Photo and interview by Faith Tanui
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