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The number of people in need of humanitarian assistance globally is at unprecedented levels, exacerbated by the climate emergency, conflict and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Up to 811 million people in the world are currently facing food insecurity and over 1% of the global population is now displaced.

Women and girls are disproportionately affected by crises, and in ways that differ to men. Despite this, they are typically left out of humanitarian coordination, assessments, decision-making, and planning procedures.

Our experience tells us that women are frequently the frontline responders within their communities when a crisis strikes, and they possess valuable knowledge, influence and expertise on what is needed. This is why TWC has a special focus on understanding and addressing the power and gender imbalances that affect women and girls in crisis situations and prioritizes working with women’s organizations to lead the response.