Across the world, women and girls are facing conflict, climate disasters, and inequality but even in the hardest circumstances, they are stepping forward as leaders.
When Zamia’s friend lost her home to a cyclone, Zamia took her family in. With your support, they retrained as plumbers, entering a trade traditionally dominated by men. Today, they are part of a nationwide project training 800 women across Mozambique to take on roles once closed to them.
“When a tap breaks in the neighbourhood, they used to call a man. Now they call me and I fix it.” – Zamia
With the income she earns, Zamia can buy clothes and work tools, gaining a sense of independence she never had before.
Thanks to supporters like you, women are accessing emergency aid, finding safety in ActionAid-supported spaces, staying in school, receiving trauma counselling, and gaining the skills and confidence to rebuild their lives.
Your generosity does more than respond to crisis – it creates lasting change. Together, we are building a world where women and girls are not just surviving, but leading.
Please donate now to help us reach families who urgently need support
In Gaza, families are living in inhumane conditions. Displaced from their homes and often cut off from adequate aid, they have faced a harsh winter in fragile tents that barely shield them from wind and rain. Mothers are struggling each day to protect their babies from cold and hunger.
“I gave birth to my child in the street because the siege meant there was no ambulance available. We are in tents, and it is very difficult to obtain diapers, milk, and children’s vaccinations.”– Gaza Mother
Because of you, emergency supplies are getting through. Food parcels, warm blankets and essential hygiene products are reaching women and families who have lost almost everything.
But the need remains urgent.
With your continued support, ActionAid can keep working with trusted local partners to reach women and children in Gaza and in other areas of war and conflict around the world. Your compassion is helping families survive today and rebuild tomorrow.
With your continued support, ActionAid can keep working with trusted local partners to reach women and children in Gaza and in other areas of war and conflict around the world. Your compassion is helping families survive today and rebuild tomorrow.
Please donate now to help us reach families who urgently need support
Régine’s dreams were shattered when she experienced appalling sexual violence following conflict and violence from gangs in Haiti. The trauma she endured left her life changed forever. But because of supporters like you, Régine was able to access counselling, support, and a safe space to begin rebuilding her confidence and independence.
With the right support, she found hope again. Today, she is moving forward – determined that her experience will not define her future. Too many women and girls are still facing violence alone. With your help, more survivors can access the support they need to heal, recover and thrive.
“They tried to take my future from me. But with support, I found my strength again.”
Thank you for standing with women and girls in times of conflict, climate crisis and inequality.
Because of you, women are retraining in Mozambique. Girls are accessing education in Nepal.Families are receiving emergency aid in Palestine.
Your kindness is changing lives across 71 countries worldwide. Thank you.
If you would like to read more about how your generosity empowers women to create lasting change and stand strong in the face of adversity, download our latest edition of ActionTimes.
