We Are EcoWomanist
EcoWomanist Institute (EWI) was founded by Black women for Black women and people of color all over the world with the mission to increase the environmental leadership of African American women in the ecospirituality and ecojustice narratives. This is your place for real conversation, real impact, and real talk. We’re glad you’re here.
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This is Your Safe Space.
We are a whole-person organization. All programs and initiatives are structured through our founding pillars: Leadership, SoulCare SelfCare, and Advocacy. This means our offerings are designed and facilitated to care for the family, the community at large, and the self. On any month, you will find a range of activities like family nature walks, book discussions, and special events led by our Emerging Leaders & Mentorship cohorts in their versatile areas of expertise. You belong here.
Testimonials
What EcoWomanist Members Are Saying
I grew up listening to people say with reverence, 'She never complained' about women relatives we lost.
Angelic Scott
Social Worker
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Maya Raymond
Social Worker
This is your Testimonial quote. Give your customers the stage to tell the world how great you are!
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Grace Miranda
Writer
“The EcoWomanist Institute invites me into a brave space where I can be certain that I will learn something of value about the environment and the ways in which women are engaging the work of protecting it and expanding our understanding of working for sustainability. I am thankful for that witness.”
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Dr. Catherine Meeks
Executive Director of Absalom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Healing
"I am an outdoor educator and community engagement specialist. I was a member of the 2022 Emerging Leaders and Mentors (ELM) cohort with Ecowomanist Institute. I went in hoping to get more skills to help me be a better leader at my job. I received that and even more."
Jennifer Johnson
EWI 2022 ELM Cohort
"I’m still on a high from New Year Soul Care Vision Board event. It was so dope!! Thanks again!! It was the BEST time!! I felt cared for and seen. I left loving myself a lil more and that’s BIG."
Drea
Soul Care Vision Board
Event Participant
“EWI is contagious. The vision, mission, and action of EWI and its Co-Founders and Co-Visionaries inspire, deepen, and fortify the ways in which my business—which is simply a reflection of my heart and values and desire to be a movement lawyer----shows up..."
Sara Toering
SJT Partners Law and Consulting
What Supporters Are Saying
Upcoming Events
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Protecting
Soul Rights
April 27 2023 | 10:00AM
Union Presbyterian Seminary's Center
Since the Shelby v. Holder decision in 2013, the voting franchise for Black and brown, more...
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Become an EWI Member
Joining EWI ushers you into the center of a like-minded community committed to leadership initiatives, ecojustice, civic engagement, and the reframing of eco memory as a positive connection to our ancestral line. Enjoy membership perks like 10% off merch, early notification of upcoming events, and a subscription to Elevate -- our quarterly newsletter.