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Hawa, 17 from Bangladesh is a local climate activist. ActionAid trained Hawa and other local women in disaster prevention so they can help save lives during future floods in the region. Hawa has seen the climate changing and becoming less predictable. "I think more and more women should get involved to do something in an emergency like floods. We can minimise losses and lives can saved if women come forward and respond fast." Our 50 years of experience have shown us that disaster response and prevention is most effective when women are at the heart of it. Women understand the risks to women and girls during an emergency, and they know what their families and communities need most. They know who is in need, where they live, and how to get to them fast. “I want to see change. I want to bring change in my village and in my community. We do not want any more disasters. We are losing everything each year. Where will we go? I want to work to save ourselves", says Hawa. At ActionAid, we don’t just provide cash and emergency supplies to women at the frontline of crises. We train women to help them spot early signs of disasters, lead evacuations, set up safe spaces, and distribute essential supplies themselves. In the long term, we also help women to recreate their livelihoods, develop new income sources and help them fight for their rights at local and national government levels. With your support, we can ensure more women can effectively help their communities respond to the crises they are forced to face. By donating today, you can help women and their communities become more resilient in times of crisis. Tap the link in bio to find out more.