Tag Archives: Gender Equality
The Terikunda Jekulu approach creates a supportive social environment for family planning
In Mali, 3 in 10 women have unmet family planning needs. Through the Integrated Fight Against Chronic Malnutrition project in Mali, Action Against Hunger, with the help of its local partners, AMADECOM and COFERSA, aims to reduce the number of married women and men of reproductive age without access to modern contraceptive methods1. Funded by […]
The training of health providers is an essential step in the fight against maternal, neonatal, and infantile mortality in the Tchologo region of northern Côte d’Ivoire
As part of the ACT-Femmes project, funded by the Government of Canada, a 6-day workshop was hosted to help build the capacity of health workers in 15 health facilities in the Tchologo region of northern Côte d’Ivoire. The Tchologo Women/Adolescent Girls Empowerment Project (ACT-Femmes) is a 5-year initiative that aims to empower and improve the […]
Empowering Women and Girls in Côte d’Ivoire
Photo: Sebastien Dujindam for Action Against Hunger, Côte d’Ivoire INTRODUCING ACT FEMMES ACT Femmes (Empowering Women and Girls in Tchologo Communities) is a new, five-year project that aims to empower women and girls in the Tchologo region of Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast). The Action Against Hunger-led project, in partnership with the Government of Canada, will […]
How Action Against Hunger is supporting survivors of sexual and gender-based violence
Gender-based violence is a key driver of hunger and malnutrition, and can impact the ability of mothers to care for themselves and their children. Photo: Action Against Hunger, Yemen. Six years ago, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed June 19 of each year the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict. This […]
Introducing the Gender Transformative Framework for Nutrition
Two women collect water in Ethiopia. Lys Arango for Action Against Hunger. Action Against Hunger Canada is proud to be part of the Gender Transformative Framework for Nutrition. This new initiative by a coalition of agencies including World Vision, CARE, Nutrition International, Save the Children, Mother Food International and Bruyere Research Institute will work for […]
Not your average influencer: these women save lives in Somalia
Female community influencers are working to promote and improve health for both mothers and children. Photo: Fardosa Hussein for Action Against Hunger, Somalia. International Women’s Day serves as a reminder of the important achievements of women in the fight for equal rights, but also of their crucial role in fostering change in their communities. In […]