Women Make a Difference
Climate justice.
The climate crisis does not affect everyone equally.
The consequences of the climate crisis are exacerbating existing inequalities. People who are particularly affected are those who already face discrimination and have limited access to resources and political participation.
In rural regions of Latin America, Africa, and Asia, women often bear the primary responsibility for feeding, providing water, and caring for their families. As droughts become more frequent, soil erodes, and crops fail, this exacerbates existing inequalities.
At the same time, the voices of women are still not heard enough in the development of climate solutions. Yet they possess valuable knowledge about soils, seeds, and ecosystems and play an active role in shaping how natural resources are managed.
Women drive change.
Together with local partner organizations, Mission 21 supports initiatives that combine climate justice with the empowerment of women.
Peru and Bolivia
Around Lake Titicaca, indigenous women's organizations are advocating for fair water and environmental policies as well as political participation.
Tanzania
Women's groups are working on reforestation projects to combat desertification and are producing sustainable products made from trees and plants.
Nigeria
Women are taking on new decision-making roles in stove construction and using organic waste to produce an alternative to firewood.
Cameroon
Literacy and income generation open up new opportunities, including for adapting to climate change.
Asia
Educational scholarships help indigenous girls shape their own futures and use their knowledge to contribute to the conservation of ecosystems.
Climate justice requires the voices, the knowledge, and the active participation of women.
Mission: Justice.
With «Mission Justice,» Mission 21 sets a new priority each year. In 2027, the focus will be on the connection between climate justice and the empowerment of women.
Shaping the Future Together.
In our 2027 annual campaign, we highlight how women around the world are taking on leadership roles, driving change, and strengthening their communities.
Learn more about the upcoming campaign, its stories, and the ways in which your church congregation can get involved in the fight for climate justice and women’s rights.
