Stärkung von Frauen und Mädchen

Mut, Bildung und gleiche Chancen

 
 

Die Realität

„Keine Gesellschaft kann ihr volles Potenzial entfalten, wenn die Hälfte ihrer Bevölkerung zurückgehalten wird.“– Michelle Bachelet

Weltweit werden Frauen systematisch benachteiligt:

Das ist kein Schicksal. Es ist strukturelles Unrecht.

Warum Frauen stärken?

Weil Gleichberechtigung nicht nur gerecht ist – sondern wirkt.

Mädchen, die zur Schule gehen, heiraten später, sind gesünder und geben Bildung weiter

Frauen mit Einkommen investieren mehr in Ernährung, Gesundheit und Bildung ihrer Kinder

Länder mit höherer Gleichstellung haben niedrigere Armutsraten, geringere Kindersterblichkeit und mehr wirtschaftliche Stabilität

So wirkt Hilfe konkret

Was wir fordern

Handlungsaufruf– Handeln, nicht warten

Jede Spende stärkt ein Leben. Jede Entscheidung für Gleichberechtigung verändert die Welt.

Die Stärke der Mädchen

„Ich wollte nie fliehen. Ich wollte nur zur Schule gehen.“

– Samira, 15, aus Somalia

Weltweit werden Mädchen und Frauen nicht unterdrückt, weil sie schwach sind – sondern weil sie so viel Stärke in sich tragen.

Doch in zu vielen Regionen dieser Welt bedeutet Frausein: weniger Rechte, weniger Schutz, weniger Chancen.

Das muss sich ändern. Und wir können es ändern.

Fakten & Dringlichkeit

Diese Zahlen stehen für verlorene Potenziale, für Ungleichheit – und für den Handlungsbedarf, den wir nicht länger ignorieren dürfen.

Was Empowerment bewirkt

Empowerment ist kein Zusatz – es ist die Grundlage für Entwicklung.

Dein Beitrag zählt

Jetzt aktiv werden – weil Gleichberechtigung nicht wartet:

Empowering women and youth means supporting them in life-threatening emergencies and enabling them to thrive amid crisis. These crises may result from natural disasters, armed conflicts, or global health emergencies such as pandemics.

When women and young people lose their homes, support systems, and access to opportunity, empowerment becomes essential. It means urgent access to education, safe spaces, protection services, skills training, and leadership roles.

In these situations, affected individuals have the right to safety, development, and full participation in society. They are entitled to equal dignity—even in times of displacement or crisis

When people lose everything and can no longer help themselves, humanitarian aid becomes essential. It provides urgent access to food, clean drinking water, safe shelter, medical care, and even legal assistance.

In such situations, those affected have the right to protection, assistance, and respect for their human rights. They are entitled to live with dignity—even in the middle of a crisis.

Empowerment is always guided by the following core principles:

  • Participation – Involve youth and women in decision-making.

  • Protection – Ensure safety from violence and exploitation.

  • Opportunity – Create pathways to education, jobs, and leadership.

  • Equality – Promote gender justice and social inclusion.

  • Resilience – Build skills for long-term independence and recovery.

Core Principles of Empowering Women & Youth

ADIYUVA is equally committed to delivering swift emergency and disaster relief when crises strike.

During crises, we work with partners to empower women and youth—providing essential support, skills, and resources to help them lead recovery in displaced communities.

Empowering Women, Shaping Futures

ADIYUVA follows an empowerment-based approach that places women and youth at the heart of resilient communities. In regions hit hardest by disasters, conflict, and inequality, women and young people often face the greatest risks—yet they also hold the power to lead lasting change.

By working alongside local families and grassroots organizations, ADIYUVA provides tools, training, and support that enable women and youth to build safer, more stable futures. We promote equal access to education, leadership programs, entrepreneurship opportunities, and climate-smart skills—ensuring that communities can better withstand shocks and adapt to long-term challenges.

From drought-resistant farming to youth-led advocacy, we foster inclusive solutions that unlock the full potential of the next generation. Through empowerment, we help build communities that are stronger, more self-reliant, and equipped to thrive.

By partnering with families and local organizations, ADIYUVA helps reduce these devastating impacts. We build flood-protection barriers, reinforce homes to withstand earthquakes, and ensure communities are better prepared when disasters strike. To avoid food shortages during droughts or other crises, we distribute drought-resistant seeds, establish irrigation networks, and construct wells to secure safe water.

Through these measures, communities become stronger, more self-reliant, and less vulnerable when emergencies occur.

Anticipatory Action

Take action early by investing in women’s and youth leadership—breaking cycles of exclusion, inequality, and vulnerability before crises take hold

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Skills for Change

Power in Hands

Hundreds of thousands face severe risk. ADIYUVA is empowering women and youth by providing access to nutritious food, essential resources, and skills training—ensuring they lead recovery and resilience efforts in their communities.

Empowerment of Women & Youth Factsheet

How many women and youth lack opportunity? Where is empowerment lagging This factsheet explores key gaps and vulnerable regions.

UN Summit: Women’s Empowerment

Equal opportunity is a basic right, yet millions of women and youth remain excluded. This briefing explores global commitments made

Equality Delayed Hurts

The UN Finance Summit lacked key support for women’s and youth empowerment. Faster investment is needed to expand education, leadership, and economic opportunities

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