Liga das Mulheres pelo Oceano (Women’s League for the Ocean) is a network movement that integrates women’s emancipation efforts and acts for the conservation of the ocean. In this way, they were able to work with individuals and organisations that play an important roles in the field of climate activism … Read more
Often, activists need to persuade decision makers to make decisions that reflect the needs and wants of the community they represent – instead of making decisions that benefit others, like large companies. This is something SOLVE are experts at: engaging with decision makers, even if it’s difficult, and it always … Read more
Working with friends on an issue you care about can be an exciting prospect – you get to work with people you trust and care about, and on an issue that is important to you. As activists we don’t learn how to communicate, when friendship, work, and family overlap, that … Read more
Sometimes, politicians only engage with communities when they are seeking their votes during an election year. Otherwise, local communities are often neglected and ignored by governments. That’s why Srikandi Lestari Foundation’s community organising is so important. Srikandi, a revered heroine in Indonesia’s ancient Javanese mythology, is generally referred to as … Read more