Overall Objective: To economically, socially, and psychologically empower women and girls to overcome inequality, violence, and climate vulnerability, enabling them to lead resilient and dignified lives.

Description:
This pillar focuses on strengthening the agency, resilience, and leadership of women and girls, particularly those affected by poverty, discrimination, gender-based violence, and climate-related shocks. It recognizes women as both rights-holders and key drivers of sustainable development and climate action.

Sub focus area including:

Combating Gender-Based Violence:

• To provide support services to survivors of gender-based violence.
• To implement prevention programs that address the root causes of violence.
• To collaborate with local authorities and organizations to create safer communitie.

  Providing Opportunities for Personal Growth

• To Offer educational and vocational training programs that enhance women's skills and employability.
• To facilitate access to resources and networks that support personal and professional development.
• To foster self-confidence and self-reliance.

  Mitigating Stigmatization of Women in Leadership

• To challenge and dismantle societal biases that hinder women's leadership.
• ovide mentorship and training to aspiring women leaders.
• eate platforms for women leaders to share their experiences and inspire others.

How we will achieve this:

• Providing skills development and livelihood support for economic independence
• Supporting women-led enterprises and cooperatives, including climate-smart income activities
• Delivering leadership, life-skills, and confidence-building programs.
• Facilitating access to financial inclusion mechanisms (savings groups, micro-grants, referrals)
• Engaging men and community leaders to shift harmful gender norms