Women, especially in low-income and marginalized communities, are among the hardest hit by climate change and environmental degradation. From rising temperatures to natural disasters, food insecurity, water scarcity, and forced displacement, women often face greater risk due to their social roles, caregiving responsibilities, and lack of access to resources. During environmental crises, they are less likely to receive aid, more likely to experience violence or exploitation, and often excluded from recovery and planning efforts. Environmental injustice is not gender neutral—it deepens existing inequalities and robs women of safety, stability, and dignity.
At WakeUp Her, we recognize that climate justice must include gender justice. Our awareness efforts emphasize the disproportionate effects of environmental damage on women and girls, especially those in indigenous, rural, and under-resourced areas. We educate the public on how gender roles, poverty, and climate intersect, and we promote the idea that women are not just victims—but powerful agents of environmental change.
Our programs include community education on eco-literacy, climate resilience, sustainable practices, and emergency preparedness with a gender-inclusive lens. We also campaign for more women to be involved in climate policy, conservation, and green innovation.
WakeUp Her works to support women impacted by environmental crises by offering resources for relocation, trauma care, economic support, and rebuilding. We collaborate with environmental justice movements to ensure disaster responses are gender-sensitive and that aid prioritizes the most vulnerable, including single mothers, pregnant women, and elderly women.
Our advocacy calls for inclusive climate action plans that put women at the center of environmental planning and innovation. We aim to build climate-resilient communities by equipping women with the tools, training, and leadership opportunities to protect both their families and the planet. True climate solutions must be sustainable, inclusive, and rooted in justice for all.
