
Supporting women's leadership in emergencies
In humanitarian crises, ActionAid does things differently. We work to promote women's leadership, ensuring women are empowered to make decisions about the needs of their community.
We know that women bring vital skills, resources and experience to humanitarian response. And when crises happen, they are often the first responders, taking risks and playing critical roles in the survival of families and communities.
During the 2018 earthquake and tsunami in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, we provided dedicated support for women and girls affected by the crisis, and supported the leadership of women to respond and rebuild their communities - like Dewi, an emergency volunteer, pictured.
Dewi, a volunteer, provides emergency aid at a makeshift shelter following the 2018 Indonesian earthquake and tsunami
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Top image: Rasal, a refugee, received support from ActionAid as part of our work in the Lesvos refugee camp in Greece. Karin Schermbrucker/ActionAid
Page updated 19 May 2022