Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Indian Women-Led Initiative Wins Prestigious UN Equator Prize
Imagine a group of women in India who are helping farmers grow food in a way that's good for the planet.
They're called the Bibifathima Self Help Group, and they use special farming methods and solar power.
They've won a prize from the United Nations for their work!
This prize is given to groups around the world who are helping people and nature.
The group will get money to continue their work, and they'll get to tell the world about what they do.
It's like getting a gold star for helping make the world a better place!
A women-led initiative from India, Bibifathima Self Help Group, won the UN's Equator Prize 2025.
The award recognizes nature-based solutions by indigenous peoples and local communities.
Bibifathima supports over 5,000 farmers across 30 villages with sustainable agriculture practices.
The award ceremony will be online later this year, with winners receiving $10,000.
Winners will participate in global events like the UN General Assembly and COP30 in Brazil.
- Who
- The winners include the Bibifathima Self Help Group, among others from Argentina, Brazil, and Indonesia.
- What
- The Equator Prize 2025, a UN award honoring nature-based solutions, was awarded to Bibifathima Self Help Group.
- When
- The award was announced on the occasion of International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples.
- Where
- The Bibifathima Self Help Group is based in Karnataka, India.
- Why
- The award recognizes efforts to promote sustainable development, ecological resilience, and empower local communities.
- Award Name
- Equator Prize 2025
- Awarding Organization
- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
- Winner (India)
- Bibifathima Self Help Group
- Focus
- Nature-based solutions and climate action
- Number of Farmers Supported
- Over 5,000
- Award Amount
- $10,000 per initiative
- Other Winners Location
- Argentina, Brazil, Indonesia, Kenya, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Tanzania