Protection, gender and inclusion in anticipatory action

This report has collated learning and best practices from Anticipatory Action (AA) initiatives implemented across seven countries, including: Bangladesh, El Salvador, Indonesia, Nepal, Philippines, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe.

The aim of the report is to support:

• Addressing Critical Gaps in the application of protective, gender responsive / transformative, and inclusive approaches within AA, ensuring a more holistic, safe and equitable AA to crises.
• Enhancing Effectiveness: Integrating PGI in AA will enhance the effectiveness of anticipatory actions by recognising and addressing the specific needs of diverse at-risk groups. This, in turn, will contribute to more targeted and impactful humanitarian interventions.
• Promoting Equality and Inclusion: By prioritising protection, gender equality, and inclusion, we ensure that the most marginalised and at-risk groups receive adequate support.
• Learning from Experience: Collating Plan International’s experiences and best practices will provide valuable insights for improving future interventions to the wider sector. Documenting challenges and successes will facilitate continuous learning and adaptation.
• Empowering Practitioners by providing practical guidance and tools to implement PGI in AA effectively. This empowerment is essential to promote locally led approaches to resilience.