Indonesia earthquake & tsunami: why women’s leadership worked (disaster community)

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INTRO: In the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami that struck Indonesia in September 2018, ActionAid was one of the first organisations to establish its presence on the ground. We were part of a ‘new’ approach for the humanitarian sector, as the Indonesian government responded quickly to establish its leadership in the response, and confirmed that assistance would be channelled through national or local humanitarian partners. This forced international actors to rethink and reposition their roles.

In the first two weeks, ActionAid’s national entity, YAPPIKA-ActionAid, worked with a network of local organisations called ‘Sulteng Bergerak’ to bring relief to at least 60,000 people. YAPPIKA-ActionAid prioritised women’s leadership within the response, working with three women-led partners (WALHI Central Sulawesi, Sikola Mombine (SM) and Solidaritas Perampuan) to establish women-friendly spaces, distribute non-food items, and provide shelter for affected communities.

In our latest research, we explore the transformative power of women-led localisation in disaster response, and consider the challenges this approach faces — now and in the future. (MORE) ... (Download and read the full report here.)
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