Somali women are particularly vulnerable to climate change due to their reliance on natural resources and the social, economic, and political barriers they face. Despite these challenges, they possess valuable knowledge and expertise that can be leveraged for climate change mitigation, disaster reduction, and adaptation. Recognizing this potential, Action for Environment established the Somali Women in Environment and Climate Change (SWECC) program to empower women, emphasize their critical role, and develop scalable solutions for climate action. The SWECC program aims to engage Somali women of various ages, backgrounds, and skills in environmental and climate initiatives, fostering their leadership and raising awareness about the intersection of gender and climate.

Promoting social and economic empowerment of Somali women through education,
awareness, networking, and skill development.

• Develop education, awareness, training and information campaigns about climate
  change and its effects on women.
• Raise awareness among all generations of the interactions between gender and
  climate and provide girls with access to education.
• Provide a platform for women’s voices and needs to increase adaptation and
  resilience to climate change.
• Build women’s leadership in climate actions including the capacity of women’s to advocate, lead, and engage in environmental and climate actions.
• Identify innovative climate and disaster resilient livelihood and business
  opportunities for women.