MAHILA ADVISORS


Gender & Health Experts
Mahila Advisors are subject matter experts, researchers and trained consultants serving as advisors to communities and organizations with respect to gender, health and sustainable post-disaster reconstruction. 
Our experience working in disaster settings provides us with an understanding of the pre-existing social, political, and economic issues that intensify following a disaster.

Through an extensive partner network, both globally and locally, we aim to serve as a clearinghouse in identifying community needs and aligning them with service providers. We work with local people and support initiatives that best represent local needs therefore we aim to connect organizations to strengthen collaboration during response and recovery activities to achieve shared common goals.  



AREAS OF EXPERTISE

consult
research
education
CONSULTING

Project-based initiatives and contracts on the implementation of gender and health considerations following disasters. 

  • SPHERE standards on menstruation and hygiene following disasters

  • Sheltering considerations
  • Gender and health considerations in response and recovery including sanitation, hygiene and economic development
RESEARCH

Supporting and conducting research that informs our work
TRAINING &
EDUCATION
Supporting and conducting training with our partners and in support of the communities where we work
  • Public health workshops with a focus on women and children.
  • Training on gender considerations in disaster, continuity of operations for health & human services, and health & hygiene education for women and girls.


OTHER SERVICES


response
Mahila
Disaster Response Support Teams
In conjunction with our partners, we provide logistical support, remotely and in the field, by obtaining and transporting needed supplies, managing inquiries/requests for volunteers, and coordinating services with a focus on health & hygiene. Learn more »

 

 

 


response
Mahila
Health
Provision of eco-friendly and culturally sensitive hygiene kits

 

 

 

RECENT PROJECTS

Angela Devlen
Pinellas
County
2011
In coordination with Pinellas County Health & Human Services Council and the Juvenile Welfare Board, Mahila Partnership has served as an advisor on maintaining continuity of operations of essential services to those in the community with the greatest needs in a post-disaster setting.

 

 

 


Mahila Costa Rica delegation outreach project

Costa

Rica
2011-2012
In partnership with Pura Vida Spa and our Costa Rican Delegation, we conducted a community risk assessment and report in 2011 and flood and earthquake recovery projects in 2012. 

 

 

 



WORKING WITH MAHILA

To request a proposal contact Julie Barron Morrill at jmorrill@mahilpartnership.org.