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“I was a victim of domestic violence for a long time. My husband was drunk and lazy. Before I knew how to farm, I used to burn charcoal for some small money. He would beat me often, accusing me of sleeping with other men for money.”
Read More“After the meeting with the authorities, there was an improvement with light bulbs at the entrance of the house, and fewer gangsters were loitering nearby."
Read More“I have established networks with local government and non-government organisations to ensure that the voices of my community members are heard and considered in local decision making processes."
Read MoreWe’re supporting women to farm using sustainable, climate-resilient methods, and come together in collectives to access their rights, and empower themselves and each other.
ActionAid Australia has one active project and three completed projects in Bangladesh.
We’re working to end workplace violence, ensure respect for labour rights and integrate women workers into governmental social protection systems.
We’re supporting women to build the resilience of their communities to climate change and increasing emergencies, and to mobilise around protection of women’s rights.
We supported the ongoing local and women-led recovery from Cyclone Winston, and through the Shifting the Power Coalition are supporting women from across the Pacific to engage with local, regional, national and international humanitarian actors to promote women’s leadership.
We’re supporting forums for women and girls to advocate for their rights, as well as provide leadership in emergencies and preparing for disasters.
We’re building a movement of Australians who campaign, organise, and fundraise in solidarity with women around the world fighting for their rights in the face of poverty and injustice.
We’re working to protect the rights of women mine workers, and are supporting women farmers to campaign for their rights and access protection centres.
In Indonesia, we are working alongside YAPPIKA-ActionAid to strengthen the resilience of disaster-affected communities through women’s leadership in sustainable disaster recovery programs.
We’re supporting women to campaign for their economic rights and opportunities, ensuring they have access to sustainable livelihoods.
ActionAid Kenya, a long-term partner of ActionAid, has supported diverse projects since 2011, focusing on protection and livelihoods.
We’re supporting women to lead the response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Mathew.
We’re supporting women to lead the response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Mathew.
ActionAid’s women-led humanitarian response to Hurricane Matthew supported women and the most vulnerable members of Grand Anse to secure their safety and train in women’s rights and protection.
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The EAA is a collection of charities, uniting in our efforts to streamline the way Australians support and donate to overseas communities affected by humanitarian disasters.
The alliance will allow for funds to be distributed rapidly to areas where the money is most needed. More people will be supported, and communities will be able to heal and rebuild faster than ever before.
ActionAid Australia is a Registered Charity with the Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission, and we are a member of the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID).