Poverty and inequality are interlinked, and gender inequality, specifically, is one of the key drivers of poverty worldwide. Gender defines the power relationship between men and women, and that relationship determines who has more economic, social, and political power. Gender inequality can harm both men and women, however it disproportionately affects women. At FH, we integrate a gender perspective across all programs in technical design, implementation, and monitoring as we strive to ensure equal access and fair systems across sectors and levels of society. We focus on protection, equal access, and fair systems in education, health, and economic empowerment to improve families’ and communities’ well-being. Through the formation of gender groups, we engage communities, sensitize them on gender issues, and build their capacity to work with larger communities so women and children are not denied access to essential services, including healthcare and education. This also  protects children from all forms of abuse.