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“To see women and girls in our district given the opportunity to turn their ideas into reality – especially through social entrepreneurship and building their own businesses – has been incredibly meaningful. And for many of them, it also means they now have a choice to stay in their district and build a future there. That is a privilege. When we talk about women and girls, it’s really about opportunity. It’s about access. Access to education, to livelihoods, to possibility.” When asked what M-POWER partner, Co-Impact’s support looks like on the ground in the communities they support, Ristika Putri Istanti of Lingkar Temu Kabupaten Lestari (LTLK) reflected on the importance of creating opportunities for women and girls through sustainable, community-led development. LTLK is an organisation focused on environmentally responsible development and supporting sustainable futures across Indonesia. Ristika Putri Istanti, LTLK Photographed in Melbourne during Women Deliver 2026

“Often when we talk about bodily autonomy, we know that if women do not have control over their bodies, they do not have control over their lives. And we thought: the health system needs to understand that. Because where do we actually experience our rights? Our rights are not just things written in documents, passed in parliament, or spoken about in policy. We realise our rights when we walk into clinics every day. When doctors and nurses treat us with respect. When we are given confidentiality. When we are trusted to make decisions about our own bodies.” When asked what M-POWER partner, Co-Impact’s support looks like on the ground in the communities they support, Sivananthiran Thanenthiran of The Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women (ARROW) shared this reflection on bodily autonomy, dignity and healthcare. @arrow_women is a regional non-profit organisation advancing the rights of women, girls and young people across Asia and the Pacific, including sexual and reproductive health and rights and gender justice. Sivananthiran Thanenthiran, ARROW Photographed in Melbourne during Women Deliver 2026

Achieving #genderequality at scale requires collaboration, not competition. So how do we do that? Here are some takeaways from @women_deliver in Melbourne from Maria Wong (@equalityfund ) and Júlia Libório from Co-Impact. In this post, they share key insights on what we heard at #WD2026 (and every day) as we work together to resource gender equality around the world. 🧩 Understand how organizations complement each other: For example, Equality Fund flows money to feminist movements by directly funding women-led organizations and feminist funds. Co-Impact brings together local changemakers and funders to make systems work for everyone—especially those most marginalized. Gender equality is central to both our missions. 🔄 Resource differently: Better resourcing and philanthropy means moving beyond short-term funding toward long-term, flexible support. It means trusting movements to lead and shifting decision-making power closer to the communities driving change. 🤝 Act collectively: Real change requires partnerships built on shared power, trust, and solidarity—where risks are taken together. In other words, we need to “build the village,” connecting people, movements, and resources to drive change. Moments like Women Deliver matter. When we convene as leaders, advocates, and partners from around the world, it helps us align, learn, and move forward together. Who else is creating systems change by building “the village”? Share with us in the comments how you’re doing it 👇

“I have never seen a moment where investing in women and girls has not led to positive change – not only for women and girls, but for everyone. Because that’s really what equality is about. Investing in women and girls makes the world better for everyone.” When asked what M-POWER partner, Co-Impact’s support looks like on the ground in the communities they support, Maria Leoni of GQUAL Campaign shared this reflection on the importance of gender parity in international representation. GQUAL Campaign works to advance gender equality in international decision-making spaces and leadership. Maria Leoni, GQUAL Campaign Photographed in Melbourne during Women Deliver 2026

“The most transformational thing we saw was how much influence they had – not only on other mothers, through improving nutrition and care for their children, but most importantly, on the fathers. In communities where fathers traditionally weren’t involved in caring for children, we began to see gender roles shift. We saw women not only transforming their communities, but also transforming the roles of fathers, and even influencing community leaders.” When asked what M-POWER partner, Co-Impact’s support looks like on the ground in the districts they support, Joyce Wanderi of Girl Effect shared this story of change. @girleffect works to improve girls’ health, education and livelihoods by connecting them with life-changing information, tools and support. Joyce Wanderi, Girl Effect, Kenya Photographed in Melbourne during Women Deliver 2026

‘Systems change’ is a big concept and a big promise. It’s one our partners are working every day to turn into reality. Because changing systems starts with local leaders: people who know their contexts, understand the challenges, and are best placed to drive change in their communities. The leaders we work with aren’t waiting for perfect conditions - they’re actively transforming public systems, finding champions in government, building cross-sector coalitions, and continuing to deliver meaningful impact for their communities. When we gathered in Narrm (Melbourne) for @womendeliver , we asked Joyce (@girleffect ), Sai (@arrow_women ), and Maria (GQUAL Campaign) how we have been supporting their work. Here’s what they told us.

It’s a wrap on #WD2026. What a beautiful week it’s been ✨ We loved spending time with so many of our program and funding partners, and being part of conversations on how to do better and more together. One thing that kept coming up again and again is that women and girls don’t live single-issue lives, and our work can’t either 🙌🏼💪🏼 We already know so much about what works. The question is how we keep showing up together and back the local leaders who are making it happen. If you were there, what stayed with you? Tell us in the comments 👇🏼

At @women_deliver , we asked our partners what are the wins and progresses that give them hope. Hear from Joyce @girleffect , Maria, and Sai @arrow_women on some of the things they’ve achieved through the work of their organisations. 🙌🏼 #changemakers #wd2026

Across the work we do with partners, we share a common goal: dismantling the root causes of inequality that disadvantage hundreds of millions of people, and doing so by backing local leaders who are making systems work better for everyone. This morning in Narrm (Melbourne), at the start of #WD2026 we gathered with our funding and program partners, a diverse community advancing gender equality and representing the shift from talking to doing 💬🤝➡️ At Co-Impact, we’re proud to play a role in bringing together this amazing group of local changemakers and global funders. Days like today offer a glimpse of what that collaboration can look like in practice 💪🏾

From Indigenous women to queer women and women of colour, many women remain significantly underrepresented in international courts and monitoring bodies – despite these institutions making decisions that profoundly affect women’s lives. That’s where the GQUAL Campaign comes in. GQUAL is a global initiative working to address this imbalance by promoting gender parity in international justice. Since 2015, it has supported reforms to selection and nomination processes, conducted research, and raised awareness about leadership pathways for women in the sector. With support from Co-Impact, GQUAL aims to increase the number of women from the Global South (historically underrepresented, lower-income regions) in leadership roles across these institutions. Follow Co-Impact to learn more about the work they are supporting around the world. #meccampower #coimpact

💪🏿📲 What if an app could make campuses across Nigeria safer for women? @gendermobile is doing just that. Campus Pal provides confidential reporting, legal support, and data-driven prevention strategies - turning silent survivors into empowered voices. By partnering with Co-Impact, GMI is redesigning campus systems to ensure long-term safety and lasting change. Read more about their work in @wired 's article created in partnership with us. Link in bio!

Across India, where female farmers are on the front lines of climate change, RySS (Rythu Sadhikara Samstha) is helping farming communities grow more resilient crops, reduce costs and improve soil health without chemical inputs. More than one million farmers in Andhra Pradesh have already adopted this model. RySS is projected to reach four million farmers over the next five years, with support from partners such as Co-Impact. Together, they are transforming agriculture, livelihoods and climate resilience from the ground up. Follow @coimpactcollab to learn more about their amazing work.