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About

Women for a Healthy Environment (WHE) is dedicated to creating a world where everyone thrives, especially our most vulnerable population, children.
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Women for a Healthy Environment has offices and programs in Pittsburgh and serves early learning centers around Philadelphia. WHE also works with state legislators to help all of Pennsylvania.

Mission

WHE uses a scientific approach to achieve equitable lives free of environmental hazards through advocacy and community-based programs.

Vision

A world where everyone has access to a healthy environment.

Recent Updates

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Breathing Easy: New Study Shows Dramatic Improvement in Childcare Center Air Quality

Impact Story: Sr. I’Asia Thomas

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Top 20 for All the Wrong Reasons: Pittsburgh’s Air Quality Crisis

Our Values

  • Commitment: Maintaining the responsibility and focus of creating a healthier environment for all. 
  • Accountability: Utilizing the organization’s resources and properly stewarding its finances in a manner that is transparent, honest and responsible and maintains the public trust. 
  • Inclusiveness: Promoting collaboration, diversity and social justice within our organization and across all communities in which we work. 
  • Integrity: Advocating sound, evidence-based science, following the guidance of the precautionary principle, and safeguarding the handling of data, research and information. 
  • Vigilance: Fostering a culture that promotes a sustainable future for all. 
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Our History

Women for a Healthy Environment (WHE) began as a small but passionate network of women inspired by the Women’s Health & the Environment conference.

Staff of WHE

Who We Are

WHE is a group of professionals dedicated to the education and improvement of quality of life and health for families. Meet our team, our board, and advisory committee members.

Our Work

Women for a Healthy Environment (WHE) believes everyone deserves a healthy environment.

Reports and Resources