ICCASA Africa
@IccasaA
ICCASA is a nonprofit African based organization committed to building resilience amongst communities in Africa through a gender-transformative approach.
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Clarisse Ndayiragije from Burundi says there is a lot of stigma for #WWD which makes it difficult for them to champion for their rights. She recommends collaboration & capacity building for #WWD to enable them better #negotiate for inclusion in climate change #leadership .
#HerVoiceCounts
The stories of women with disability and their effort to navigate their daily chores in the rapidly changing climate is quite disheartening. The struggle, the misunderstanding and rejection is a tough walk.
All is not lost though. There is hope.
π π’ Happening today
Join us for a dialogue on 'Empowering Change: Women with Disabilities Leading the Way in Climate Action'.
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Date: Thursday, April 25, 2024
β² Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM East Africa Time (GMT+3)
π Register Now: Bit.ly/STREVOWRegister
Dr. Mary Nyasimi
Here's the latest report by African Development Bank Group on financing #ClimateAction in Africa.
afdb.org/en/initiativesβ¦
π Don't miss the latest #climate report by Food and Agriculture Organization! π It dives deep into the impacts of #climate change on women, young population & rural poor. #ClimateAction #WomenEmpowerment #Youth #RuralDevelopment π©π§
πReport Link: digitallibrary.un.org/record/4039849β¦
π’ It's a wrap!
As we wrap up the campaign #31Voices on 'Why Women's Voices Matter in Policy & Action' here is a video on 7 ways on how to strengthen #women voices of women in policy & action benefits the whole society. πͺ
#HerVoiceCounts
#WomensVoicesMatter
#InspireInclusion
πΊπͺ #31Voices on supporting #women in #disaster risk management! Prioritize inclusion in decision-making π€, provide training & resources π, promote equitable leadership representation π #DisasterResilience #GenderEquality π
#HerVoiceCounts
Dr. Mary Nyasimi ACBF
π³ Not only does Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) benefit people and biodiversity, it can help us achieve the #SDGs .
#IntlForestDay #ForestDay
Papua New Guinea hosts the worldβs 3rd largest rainforest, a huge carbon sink!
Here, Indigenous Peoples use new technologies to collect forest data to better protect & manage them.
Learn how a Food and Agriculture Organization-Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office project is making this possibleπfao.org/fao-stories/arβ¦
#ForestDay
A couple of years ago, @ICCASA's dream was born π in a small sitting over a cup of coffee βοΈ. Over the years, we have worked tirelessly to live our vision π of creating a future of #gender -transformative & #inclusive climate action in Africa. Dr. Mary Nyasimi ACBFπ
π Today marks a crucial milestone for ICCASA Africa as we usher in new board members! π With diverse backgrounds, we're set to propel the organization forward. Together, we're committed to providing gender-transformative solutions for Africa. πͺ #Progress #Leadership Dr. Mary Nyasimi