 In 2016, our founder Farah Obaidullah launched Women4Oceans (W4O) to amplify women’s voices in the ocean space and push for a more inclusive, collective approach to protecting our seas. The ocean is not just another resource to be exploited—it’s the very system that keeps our planet habitable. Yet, much of it belongs to no single nation, making it especially vulnerable.
Since then, we have: • Created the W4O directory to make women experts in ocean sectors more visible. • Published The Ocean and Us—the first book of its kind featuring insights from 35 women ocean specialists. • Spoken at events worldwide on why gender equality is key to effective ocean conservation. For too long, gender equality has been sidelined in ocean philanthropy. But things are changing! The Ocean and Us is now a proud partner in the EU co-funded WIN-BIG project, empowering women in the blue economy. Through this initiative, we are working to elevate women’s careers, increase their visibility, and ensure that the ocean sector benefits from their expertise and leadership. Effective ocean conservation requires that we all pull together! We are excited to join SHE Changes Ocean, a collaborative movement dedicated to advancing women in sustainable ocean conservation and ensuring more women-inclusive decision-making at the highest levels. This year, we are upgrading the Women4Oceans directory! If you haven’t added yourself yet, now’s the time: https://www.theoceanandus.org/join-us.html Philanthropists, we need your support to take this to the next level. Let’s ensure women leading the fight for our ocean get the recognition—and resources—they deserve. Together, we’re breaking down barriers and ensuring women’s expertise and leadership shape the future of ocean protection. Comments are closed.
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