My Reflections on the launch of the “1000 Stories, 100000 Trees” initiative
I recently had the privilege of attending an event that inspired me profoundly. The “1000 Stories 100000 Trees” initiative felt like a beacon of hope and progress, illuminating the path toward a more empowered future for African women. There was an electric energy in the air as I stood…
She Evolves Launches “1000 Stories, 100,000 Trees” Initiative
Mark your calendars for 8 August 2023, as She Evolves proudly unveils its ground-breaking initiative – “1000 Stories, 100,000 Trees.” This remarkable venture unites women from all walks of life to share their inspiring stories while planting trees, sparking a wave of positive change within communities in Africa. Brace…
Climate change in my village and the changing seasons
Since I can remember, I’ve lived in my village in West Africa. It’s a place where the sun shines strongly and there are lots of living things on the land. But recently, something has changed. Climate change is having an effect on our town, and it is changing the…
Energy Poverty in Africa
Energy poverty is a severe and growing problem in Africa. It is defined as a lack of access to modern energy services, such as electricity and clean cooking facilities, that are essential for economic development and human well-being. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), over 600 million people…
Protecting African Women from Climate Change
African women are disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change. They have contributed the least to the crisis but will continue to experience most of the climate change impacts. These impacts vary from crop failures to water scarcity and conflict for natural resources. This aggravates existing socio-economic issues,…
When climate change impacts African women, it also affects me as an African woman
My name is Ms Rosemary Olive Mbone Enie. I am a Cameroonian Geologist, Environmentalist, Social Environmental Entrepreneur (SEE), Eco-communities Builder, Gender and Childhood Ambassador. I was born on the 27th August 1966 in Victoria South West Region of Cameroon.
Victoria, now called Limbe, is a seaside town by the banks…
What is “good” air quality and why is it important?
As a bit of a nerd about all things health-related, I was seriously surprised when I opened my weather app one day and saw a warning that the air quality was poor. Living in France, the second biggest city near the ocean and nature, I always imagined and assumed…