Across the regions where we work, the climate crisis is not a future threat — it is a present and daily reality. Communities face the compounding effects of prolonged droughts, unpredictable rainy seasons, destructive floods, and the displacement these climate shocks trigger. Our climate action strategy centers on resilience, adaptation, and mitigation, with a strong focus on the most affected: women, girls, and displaced populations.
Access to clean water is increasingly under threat due to shrinking water tables, delayed rains, and intense flooding. In response, we work with communities to develop integrated water solutions — from borehole drilling and rainwater harvesting to protecting groundwater and training water user committees. These locally driven systems improve access to safe water for households, schools, and agricultural use, and reduce the burden on women and girls who often travel long distances to fetch water.
The climate crisis is undermining traditional farming cycles. Crop failures due to drought, flooding, and soil degradation are pushing families deeper into food insecurity. We promote sustainable, climate-smart agriculture that equips smallholder farmers with the tools and knowledge to adapt. Through practices like composting, drought-resistant crops, and water-efficient irrigation, families increase productivity, improve nutrition, and build food sovereignty. These efforts are critical not only for survival but also for climate resilience and long-term development.
Climate-induced displacement is on the rise. As water sources dry up and floods destroy homes and livelihoods, families are forced into temporary camps or to migrate in search of basic necessities. In these fragile settings, women and girls bear the greatest burden — facing heightened risks of gender-based violence, school dropout, and health issues. Our programs address these vulnerabilities by providing psychosocial support, safeguarding services, safe spaces, and opportunities for displaced women and girls to lead and shape solutions.
Clean energy access is central to adaptation. We deliver solar energy training with a focus on youth and women, preparing them for employment in the green economy while expanding renewable energy access in off-grid communities. These efforts bring light to schools, power water pumps, improve safety in displacement settings, and reduce dependence on expensive, polluting fuels. Solar energy becomes both a tool for resilience and a pathway to economic empowerment.
Our climate mitigation efforts are grounded in gender justice. Through the local production and distribution of reusable menstrual pads, we reduce non-biodegradable waste, promote menstrual health, and support girls to stay in school — especially during emergencies or in climate-impacted areas. This initiative not only reduces the environmental burden of disposable products but also uplifts women-led enterprises and community health.
Our climate action approach is community-led and intersectional. We know that solutions must be local, inclusive, and centered on the people most affected — especially women and girls who are often excluded from decision-making but are the backbone of resilience. By investing in water systems, sustainable agriculture, clean energy, and menstrual health, we build a future where communities not only survive climate shocks, but thrive beyond them
