Gender , Health and Environment
The impacts of climate change are acutely felt in Uganda and across the globe. The increased frequency, scale, intensity, and severity of extreme weather events have deeply affected people’s lives, rendering communities on the frontlines more vulnerable, particularly women and girls. Climate change and related emergencies disrupt health and protection services, significantly impacting the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of women and girls, often neglected but crucial consequences.
Climate change acts as a powerful multiplier of existing threats, severely impacting human health and stability. It causes displacement, infrastructure destruction, and water insecurity, leading to increased disease and mental health challenges. These effects disproportionately harm women and young people, worsening issues like gender-based violence, maternal health risks, and disruptions to reproductive health.
This vulnerability is acutely felt in nations like Uganda, ranked as the 13th most vulnerable globally. Its high dependence on climate-sensitive sectors such as agriculture and tourism makes its population particularly susceptible to hazards like droughts, floods, and landslides, which devastate livelihoods, ecosystems, and overall well-being.
To address this interconnected crisis, CECIC Uganda employs an integrated approach that combines gender, health, and environmental action. By moving beyond isolated programs, it weaves family planning and reproductive health initiatives directly into conservation and climate adaptation strategies. This method aims to build community resilience, promote gender equality, and drive sustainable policy and practice for a more equitable future.
Partner with us to scale our proven model that simultaneously advances gender equality, safeguards reproductive health, and builds climate resilience. Your strategic investment will amplify community-led action, transform vulnerable systems, and drive policies that address the interconnected crises of climate, health, and gender. Join us to build a future where resilience is holistic, equitable, and sustainable for all.