It’s that time of year again! The Viva Fund is an annual campaign by EcoViva to raise money for programs that support young people in El Salvador. Youth in El Salvador often face incredible challenges. Poverty, lack of job opportunities, and the very serious threat of gang violence force too many young people to curtail their […]
Meteorologist Has Perfect Response to Sexist Meme
Expert is one of many women leading in disaster prevention in vulnerable El Salvador, where the effects of climate change are already being felt. Just over a week ago, this meme surfaced on the internet: The meme, titled “Weather Girls,” compares the physical appearances of women weather reporters from the United States, Mexico, China, and […]
Humbled, Honored, and Energized After My Trip to El Salvador
On my flight back to the Bay Area I had a chance to reflect on what I was feeling about my first trip to El Salvador as EcoViva’s new Executive Director. I’m sure there must be a language that has a word that expresses the sensation of feeling humbled-honored-energized all at once. I feel humbled […]
Women in Action – Perseverance and Strength in Puerto Parada
As we finished up the meeting with women in Puerto Parada, I was excited for the future prospects, if not slightly overwhelmed by all the work that was ahead. After all, this group of women was still in the process of forming and I was still in the process of learning how to manage grant […]
