ActionAid Australia

ActionAid's Emergency Response

Women around the world are on the frontlines of a triple crisis. As the coronavirus pandemic hits the world’s poorest countries it is compounding economic disadvantage and the impacts of climate change. ActionAid is working with local women on the frontlines to respond to this triple emergency.

COVID-19 Coronavirus: how does women’s leadership make a difference in a crisis?

COVID-19 Women across Bhopal, India are driving ration distribution

COVID-19 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Cox’s Bazar: Rohingya women face dual crisis

Climate Justice Women Wetem Weta Setting the Tone for Emergency Communications in Vanuatu

COVID-19 Double danger: Covid-19 and the surge in domestic violence

COVID-19 Coronavirus: Millions facing hunger around the world

Climate Justice How Some Pacific Women are Responding to Climate Change and Natural Disasters

COVID-19 Safe spaces for women are more important than ever

Climate Justice Discussing Climate Action in the time of COVID-19

Women make up 70% of those living in poverty and face injustices on a daily basis.

We're working with movements of women around the world to achieve:

1 Economic Justice for Women

We work in solidarity with women living in poverty and exclusion for just economic policies and a more equitable redistribution of resources.

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2 Women's Rights in Emergencies

We are fighting for a world where women are resilient in the face of increasing humanitarian crises and leading preparedness, response and recovery efforts to secure their rights in emergencies.

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3 Climate Justice for Women

We resource women to raise their voices for alternative policies and systems that promote resilience and climate justice, and reduce the worst impacts of climate change.

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Together we've supported 500,000 women and their communities across 45 countries to achieve positive change and access to their human rights.

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We’re building a people-powered movement here in Australia to hold government and corporations to account, and to stand in solidarity with women around the world who are demanding a fairer and more equitable world.

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Together we can ensure women are safe from harm and that they have the tools and resources to create long lasting change in their communities.

Join the ActionAid community of 60,000 passionate activists and leaders working together with local women to amplify the voices of women around the world.

Will you help create lasting change?

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Make an IMPACT

A regular gift from you lets us plan ahead knowing we have your support.

Together we can ensure women are safe from harm and that they have the tools and resources to create long lasting change in their communities.

Join the ActionAid community of 60,000 passionate activists and leaders working together with local women to amplify the voices of women around the world.

Will you help create lasting change?

Become a regular giver today!