Dear Readers,
From California to New York, Iceland to London, Geneva to South Africa, Nepal to Indonesia, and so many places in between, Project Dandelion supporters (“dandelions”) celebrated International Women’s Day “seeding” new leaders to prioritize the climate and nature crisis, and join Project Dandelion activations like the one coming up this week on March 20.
Why March 20? It’s the halfway point between International Women’s Day and Earth Day, and a good day to amplify the call for women’s leadership on the intersectional issue of our time — the climate and nature crisis, which is everyone’s issue.
Mark March 20 on your calendar and join Project Dandelion for a day of action on social media. All the assets you need to participate are below, and when you post, let us know by signing up for more specific actions to follow: ProjectDandelion.com
EVERY ISSUE IS A CLIMATE ISSUE
That’s why on March 20, Project Dandelion is launching a new ongoing editorial series on projectdandelion.com featuring leading global voices:
MARY ROBINSON
Co-Founder of Project Dandelion, Former President of Ireland & Chair of The Elders, Project Dandelion - Why Gender Equality is a climate issue
MABEL VAN ORANJE
Activist to end child marriage & founder of VOW for Girls - Why Child Marriage is a climate issue
OLUWASEUN AYODEJI OSOWOBI
Executive Director, Stand To End Rape Initiative - Why Gender Based Violence is a climate issue
DR. AYESHA KAREEM
Fellow & Girls Vision Lead, Malala Fund - Why Girls’ Education is a climate issue
MONA SINHA
Global Executive Director, Equality Now - Why Gender Rights are a climate issue
JANET MBUGUA
Founder, Inua Dada Foundation - Why Menstrual Justice is a climate issue
KATE HAMPTON & LINDA WEISERT
CEO & Global Director, Gender, Equity & Youth, Children’s Investment Fund Foundation - Why Girls’ Rights are a climate issue
HELP US SPREAD THE WORD
Beginning March 20, post across your social media accounts. Let your communities know that, no matter what issues they care about, we all need to prioritize climate action.
And stay tuned for more from Project Dandelion leading up to Earth Day, including a live digital event on April 3.
↑ Download the social media video
SAMPLE COPY 1 (INSTAGRAM/LINKEDIN/FACEBOOK)
Fact: Women and girls are disproportionately impacted by the climate crisis. Without urgent climate action, they will continue to carry the burden. Between now and #EarthDay, we’re joining @projdandelion to spread the word that EVERY issue is a climate issue. Go to projectdandelion.com and learn from experts how the #climatecrisis impacts issues like #genderequality, #girlsrights, #genderbasedviolence, #menstrualjustice, #genderrights, #girlseducation, #childmarriage and more.
SAMPLE COPY 2 (X/TWITTER)
Unless we solve the climate crisis, we won’t solve any of the issues we care about. We’re honored to join @projdandelion as they launch a new series featuring experts explaining why every issue is a climate issue. Go to projectdandelion.com to learn & stay tuned for more.
PLEASE TAG @PROJDANDELION AND #PROJECTDANDELION IN ALL POSTS.
Additional tags for our editorial authors:
Mary Robinson: @theelders
Mabel Van Oranje: @MabelvanOranje (X), @mabel.vanoranje (IG), @Mabel van Oranje (LinkedIn), @vowforgirls (X/IG/FB), @VOW For Girls (LinkedIn), @GirlsNotBrides (X/FB), @girlsnotbrides_ (IG), @Girls Not Brides: The Global Partnership to End Child Marriage (LinkedIn), @GirlsFirstFund (X/IG/FB), @Girls First Fund (LinkedIn)
Mona Sinha: @monanyhk (X), @smonasinha (LinkedIn), @equalitynow
Janet Mbugua: @officialjanetmbugua (IG), @JanetMbugua (X, LinkedIn), @inuadada
Dr. Ayesha Kareem: @ayesha.kareemm (IG), @AyeshaK363ppm (X), @MalalaFund
Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi: @ayodejiosowobi (IG/X), Osowobi Oluwaseun Ayodeji (LinkedIn), @StandToEndRape
Kate Hampton: @katehamptongray (X), @Kate Hampton (LinkedIn), @ciffchild
Linda Weisert: @LindaWeisert (X), @Linda Weisert (LinkedIn), @ciffchild
Thank you,
The Project Dandelion Team
I hope you will join us in spreading the word about Project Dandelion and centering women's leadership on the intersectional issue of our time — the climate crisis.
Onward!
- Pat
