Contributing to Reasons to be Cheerful

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What does reproductive health have to do with climate vulnerability? In short- everything. Read the full Reasons to be Cheerful article here.

Women from the Young Mothers Group meeting and getting family planning information from a community health worker. The program is supported by Reproductive Health Uganda, with the goal to empower the women in the group, and provide them with family planning information. | Photo credit: Jonathan Torgovnik/Getty Images/Images of Empowerment

Carissa Patrone Maikuri had the privilege to sit down with Veronika Perková, a freelance environmental journalist and copywriter, to talk about the importance of intersectional action on advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights, climate adaptation, and resilience. Veronika also connected with Joan Kembabazi (Founder of Gufasha Girls Foundation), Carina Hirsch (Head of Advocacy and Policy with Margaret Pyke Trust), Khusbu Poudel (Program Coordinator with Ipas Nepal), and representatives from PATH Foundation Philippines.

“When it comes to decision-making power, you can’t make decisions that have the whole world in mind when half of the population is not represented in the room” | Photo credit: Reasons to be Cheerful

In the article Joan Kembabazi speaks to the disproportionate impacts of climate change on young girls and women in Uganda who also often have limited access to modern contraception methods. PATH Foundation staff mention their integrated approach population, health and environment (PHE) which has focused on HIV prevention, food security, and marine conservation over the span of many years. Carina Hirsch adds that advocacy at the national level is key when it comes to climate, conservation, and gender equality. Lastly, Khusbu Poudel highlights the importance of centering women and children in this intersectional work.

Read the full Reasons to be Cheerful article