WHO WE ARE
We are Reclaim - Ecofeminist Alliance e.V., a Berlin-based non-profit organisation (gemeinnütziger Verein) started as a collective in 2022 and officially founded in 2023.
We are a group of friends from diverse backgrounds but gathered by one conviction: we need to dismantle the structural causes of exploitation systems, which perpetuate climate change and sexist oppressions.
We see patriarchal capitalism as the common denominator of the systems that destroy our planet and oppress women and minorities.
We are environmental activists, intersectional and intercultural feminists.
We aim to build together a fairer society with a decolonial, revolutionary, queer, and antispecist approach.
WHAT WE DO
“Reclaim” means recovering and rehabilitating what has been taken away from us. We want to reinvent the ecosystems that surround us, in a genuinely intersectional manner.
Our approach is plural and involves political action, art, literature, dialogue, and to foster holistic and structural change - that is the essence of ecofeminism!
We believe in projects that connect us with local communities and empower marginalised voices.
Our activities include: a book club, the Seeding Freedom Festival, meetups, and non-violent protests.
What is ecofeminism?
Ecofeminism is a movement that brings together various struggles for justice, rooted in the belief that systems of exploitation are interconnected - the oppression of marginalised people and the exploitation of the environment are deeply linked.
For Reclaim, ecofeminism includes:
Anti-racism: Challenging racial inequalities and injustices, including how environmental destruction disproportionately affects marginalised racial communities.
Anti-speciesism: Fighting against the exploitation and domination of animals, and considering their rights within the context of environmentalism.
Feminism: Advocating for gender equality and dismantling systems that perpetuate gender-based oppression.
Anti-capitalism: Critiquing capitalist systems that exploit both people and the planet for profit, and promoting alternative, more sustainable ways of living.
Ecology: Understanding the intricate relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their environments, emphasising the importance of advocating for sustainable practices to protect the natural world.
Anti-ableism: Addressing the discrimination against people with disabilities, promoting inclusion and accessibility for all.
Anti-classism: Challenging class-based oppression and striving for social equity, including environmental issues impacting working-class communities.
Queer struggles: Exploring how ecofeminism intersects with LGBTQIA+ movements, challenging traditional gender norms and advocating for inclusivity and equality.
Decolonial: Examining the legacy of colonialism and its ongoing impact on both people and the environment, and working toward decolonising knowledge, practices, and systems.
Through these values, ecofeminism seeks to create a world that is more just, equitable, and sustainable for all.
