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hroughout the planet, women and girls are disproportionately affected by climate change. Living under the most vulnerable conditions; we know that what affects their environment directly affects their lives. Though women of color are the most affected by these changes, they are often the least represented in climate justice advocacy. As quoted in an article written by Kaitlyn Hodge in The Daily Californian, “As those most impacted by climate injustices — people of color, marginalized genders and people from low-income communities — who are also advocating for climate justice are seemingly eclipsed by the attention we pay to activists who have more privilege than others.” At The Mariposa Center for Girls, we are changing this paradigm by putting girls of color at the forefront of environmental change that affects our community directly. Our environmental laser focused programs are mobilizing a community and a generation of girls to take action.
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The Mariposa Center for Girls has been leading the environmental sustainability example for years; inspiring other organizations and community leaders. In 2016, Cabarete Coffee decided to stop selling water bottles, and instead began offering all clients free, filtered water. Though there was an economic loss, the significant environmental impact was worth any money lost in sales.
