Women for Biodiversity (Colombia)
Women for Biodiversity is an ecofeminist, Indigenous-led non-profit organisation founded in 2018 and based in the Colombian Andean mountains. The organisation works at the intersection of gender equality, climate resilience and biodiversity conservation, promoting environmental justice in historically marginalised territories. Through innovative, community-driven programmes, Women for Biodiversity combines technology with traditional knowledge to deliver sustainable solutions for water management, renewable energy access and ecosystem protection. Its gender-focused approach ensures that Indigenous women, girls and LGBTI individuals are not only beneficiaries but also decision-makers and leaders in environmental governance.
In 2025-2026, the Eurofins Foundation is supporting the project “Solar Programme to Guarantee Reproductive Rights in Indigenous People, in the Colombian Andean Mountains.” This initiative aims to restore essential reproductive health services for Indigenous communities by providing a reliable, renewable energy source to the region’s only clinic.
Currently, the Emberá Indigenous clinic operates without electricity following the collapse of its outdated diesel generator during a severe climate event. This has led to the suspension of 95% of gynaecological and obstetric services, including assisted births, emergency care, and safe abortion procedures. The lack of refrigeration for medicines and medical equipment has resulted in a 45% increase in maternal mortality over the past three years. With climate-related disruptions becoming more frequent, the absence of renewable energy systems has left the community highly vulnerable and without access to basic reproductive rights.
The project will install 40 solar panels with a total capacity of over 24,000 kWh per day, ensuring uninterrupted power for critical medical equipment and reducing fossil fuel dependency by 95%. It will also train 300 Indigenous families in solar system maintenance and establish a youth-led technical committee to manage long-term sustainability. The Eurofins Foundation will support the purchase of essential components, including solar panels, inverters, and mounting kits. By restoring energy security, this initiative will reactivate life-saving services, reduce maternal mortality and empower Indigenous women as leaders in climate-resilient healthcare.
This project contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
