WEA identifies local women-led eco-enterprises and evaluates their potential for both economic and environmental impact. Through WEA’s Accelerator Program, participants receive year-long capacity-building support in leadership, strategy, and technical training; business operations and communications development; and financing to accelerate the growth of their eco-enterprises. This holistic approach provides the tools and resources needed to launch and scale eco-enterprises that protect ecosystems, create jobs, and generate prosperity. Since 2006, WEA has catalyzed 1,989 women-led eco-enterprises, building gender equity, economic security, community resilience, and environmental protection that extends far beyond individual project investments. Our work is focused on some of the most climate-threatened regions, including Uganda, Kenya, and Indonesia—where the intersecting crises of economic insecurity, gender inequity, and environmental degradation are often overlooked.
At WEA, our theory of change extends beyond economic growth. We emphasize the importance of intersectionality in addressing complex global challenges, from climate to gender justice. By investing in …