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We all learn from one another’s work. Check these sites regularly for more information and new resources. Please suggest other links to gender-focused and US-based initiatives in these or other areas. Thanks! This page will always be 'under construction' as our networks grow in future.

Women's advocacy networks and organizations

EMPOWER (Emergency Managers Professional Organization for Women’s Enrichment)

GROOTS (Grassroots Organizations Operating Together in Sisterhood) Check out the Community Resilience Fund active in the global South.

MS Foundation Strong supporters of grassroots women’s leadership before, during and after crisis events such as Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

NCNW (National Congress of Neighborhood Women) The NCNW is based in New York and partners with GROOTS International in the US.

Soroptimist International often supports women caught up in disasters.

US community groups and organizations working on related issues (stay tuned)

Federal, state and tribal government

US Agency for International Development, Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance has long been a strong supporter of the global Gender and Disaster Network, including sponsorship of multiple conferences and workshops in the area.

US Humanitarian relief agencies with a strong gender focus (please send along your contacts to usgdra@gmail.com)

International groups and organizations working on gender and disaster are also a resource for US based networks

Gender and Disaster Network– start here! Materials from the global North and South can be found on site and in the G&D Sourcebook

GenaNet Based in Germany, this network is a leader in gender and climate change work globally.

Global Gender and Climate Alliance An initiative of Women’s Environment and Development Organizaton [WEDO], taking a  lead role promoting climate justice through women’s leadership around the world.

Urgent Action Fund Global organization based in the US in support for women’s human rights activists and timely response to women outside the US facing conflict and disaster.

Women Thrive Worldwide (formerly Women’s Edge) This US based initiative examines the implications for girls and women of US trade and foreign policy, including humanitarian crises.