Terre de Femmes International Award – Yves Rocher Foundation

The Terre de Femmes International Award by the Yves Rocher Foundation honours women who are leading environmental and social initiatives that create meaningful impact in their communities. Since its launch in 2001, the program has celebrated women from around the world who turn local action into global environmental progress.

What’s Offered

• Grand Prize: €10,000 awarded to one exceptional laureate.
• Visibility: Global media exposure through the Yves Rocher Foundation’s communication channels.
• Networking: Connection with an international community of women environmental leaders.
• Support: Access to partnerships and potential collaboration opportunities with the Foundation.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to women aged 18 and above from any country.
• Applicants must be the founder or key leader of a project that directly contributes to environmental protection or sustainable development.
• The project must demonstrate tangible, measurable impact on the environment or community.
• Applications must be submitted in French or English.
• Candidates can apply individually or be nominated by others.

Areas of Focus
Projects should align with at least one of the following themes:

• Biodiversity preservation and reforestation
• Sustainable agriculture and food systems
• Climate adaptation and waste reduction
• Community empowerment through environmental education

Process & Structure

• Applications typically open annually, with deadlines falling around autumn each year.
• A jury composed of environmental experts, previous winners, and representatives from the Yves Rocher Foundation evaluates the submissions.
• The winner is announced during a ceremony held in France the following year.