VISION | MISSION | APPROACH
OUR VISION
An equitable and climate-secure Africa where women, young people and frontline communities have the power and resources to shape decisions affecting their lives, health and futures.
OUR MISSION
To secure women’s and young people’s agency within economic, environmental and legal systems by advancing climate justice, resilient health systems, gender equality and locally led solutions.
OUR APPROACH
We combine evidence, advocacy, research, community action, partnerships and policy engagement to move from commitments to implementation.
WHO WE ARE
The African Center for Health, Climate & Gender Justice Alliance (ACHCGA) is an African women-led organisation advancing climate justice, gender equality, resilient health systems and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) across Africa.
We work with women, girls, young people and frontline communities experiencing the greatest impacts of climate change but with the least power over the decisions and resources shaping their lives.
THE PROBLEM WE ARE ADDRESSING
Climate change is increasingly becoming a multiplier of existing inequalities. For women and girls, climate shocks can mean disrupted access to health and SRHR services, increased unpaid care work, loss of livelihoods, displacement, heightened exposure to gender-based violence and reduced participation in decisions about public resources.
Yet climate finance and climate policy are still too often disconnected from the realities of health, gender equality and community needs. ACHCGA works to close this gap.
Theory of Change
Theory of Change
Goal: To create a future where everyone thrives in a healthy environment through effective climate action, resilient health systems, social enterprise, and gender justice.
Pathway to Change
- Climate Action: By collaborating with feminist organizations and the Women in Gender Constituency, we will advocate for gender-inclusive climate policies that prioritize reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change impacts. This approach integrates gender equity as a critical component of climate justice, ensuring comprehensive solutions that uplift marginalized groups.
- Resilient Health: To strengthen healthcare systems and ensure they are resilient to climate-related shocks, we will focus on increasing access to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) services, particularly in humanitarian settings. This includes advocating for the implementation of the Minimal Initial Service Package (MISP) to address urgent health needs during crises.
- Gender Justice: We will promote gender equality and human rights through advocacy, awareness, and partnerships, ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for all. Supporting grassroots social enterprises led by youth in underserved communities will further advance gender equity by fostering sustainable economic development and creating economic opportunities that empower marginalized groups.
- Social Enterprise: We will foster the growth of social enterprises that address environmental, health, and social challenges at the community level. By providing support and resources to women and youth-led initiatives, we aim to develop sustainable, community-driven solutions that enhance climate resilience, economic opportunities, and social well-being.
- Budget Advocacy and ESG Practices: We will elevate community capacity in budget-making processes through training and collaboration with the Coalition of Health Research, Advocacy, and Development (CHReaD). Additionally, we will promote the adoption of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices among civil society, the private sector, and local governments, ensuring that climate action aligns with social justice principles
Outcome: These actions will lead to reduced greenhouse gas emissions, strengthened community resilience to climate shocks, equitable access to healthcare services, the empowerment of communities capable of advocating for gender and climate justice, and the growth of sustainable social enterprises, ultimately contributing to a healthier, more inclusive future for all.
Work Camps for Climate Change
ACHCGA brings volunteers as well as technical experts from all over the world to help implement Climate Change projects . ACHCGA also works with Community Health Centers, Schools, and Church
Our Areas of Focus
Our Partners
