EarthGirl Sandy, what makes you an EarthGirl?
My DNA baby!
When did you become aware and fall in love with our planet and what did you do next?
This is an excellent question. As a child you couldn’t shake me out of tree’s, stop me from trekking up a mountainside, or tear me away from the horny toads, stray dogs, or abandon baby birds I would happen upon. I was one with nature. As an adult, after my father passed away, I retreated to Costa Rica, to a safe haven called Punta …

EarthGirl Meiko’s grandfather named Meiko, which means May child. “Ko” means child in Japanese, and many, if not most, traditional Japanese girl names are named with “ko” at the end. May, in Japanese, is spelled Mei. Mei is not a Japanese word, Meiko’s grandfather took May from the English language and spelled it “Mei” to work in Japanese. Meiko is our May child, mother, and EarthGirl.

All photo’s by Albert Mizuno
EarthGirl Meiko, what makes you an EarthGirl?
I love our Planet, and nature inspires me. I do everything …

EarthGirl Catalina, tell us, what makes you an EarthGirl?
I am an EarthGirl because I dedicate my life and my career to developing and evaluating civic education programs, at a national as well as international level. Many of the programs I work on include “social and ecological responsibility” competencies. That means that a lot of the programs that I work on/with must meet standard requirements for teaching kids, and adults involved in continuing education, about caring for their natural environment. I am also an EarthGirl because I love the …

EarthGirl Daniela, tell us, what makes you an EarthGirl?
I am absolutely, madly in love with Mother Earth! The more I explore the most remote corners of the world and spend time outdoors, the more appreciation and respect I have for this amazing, diverse, and perfect place we are so lucky to call HOME. I try to always remember the impact my actions have on both the environment and on other people and beings, seeking a way to live in balance and harmony with the earth. Often, we …

EarthGirl Veronica, what makes you an EarthGirl?
I live according to the essence of my spirit rather than the ego. I am aware of life… I look at the world as a learning space for many souls to evolve… we are all here for a purpose, and embracing our challenges and keeping our hearts and minds open will take us to our destination of bliss. I try to be present in every moment, love all I can, spread words of wisdom and peace, set an example through my actions of charity …