2026 Conference
Reimagining Women’s Health in underserved communities
Dismantling barriers. Building futures.
Her health. Strong communities.
Join a global convening of grassroots leaders, global practitioners, funders, researchers & global voices to drive real change in healthcare for women & girls in underserved communities.Â
Date
6 October 2026
Time
1 pm - 8 Pm CET
Venue
Les Salons, Geneva
Hybrid Event
Watch Live
Why it matters now
WOMEN’S HEALTH IS ONE OF THE GREATEST OPPORTUNITIES – AND INEQUITIES – OF OUR TIME
Across the world, women and girls continue to face barriers that limit their ability to access quality healthcare and reach their full potential. Poverty, gender inequality, harmful social norms, fragile health systems and declining development funding are widening existing disparities and putting decades of progress at risk.
Yet investing in women’s health creates a ripple effect far beyond the individual. When women and girls are healthy, families are stronger, communities become more resilient and economies flourish.
Our conference explores not only the challenges, but the solutions already emerging from communities around the world – and how philanthropy, partnerships and collective action can help accelerate lasting change.
Access to healthcare
Millions of women and girls still lack equitable access to essential health services because of geography, poverty and systemic barriers.
Gender inequality
Discrimination and harmful social norms continue to shape health outcomes throughout a woman's life.
Underfunded health systems
Shrinking development funding and overstretched health systems threaten progress where it is needed most.
Community-led solutions
Local organisations are already driving innovative, sustainable approaches that deserve greater visibility and support.
Building agency
Women and girls must be empowered not only as beneficiaries of healthcare, but as leaders in shaping healthier communities.
Stronger sytems
Lasting impact requires stronger local health systems, collaboration across sectors and long-term investment.
When women and girls thrive, families, communities and entire societies thrive.
WHAT MAKES THIS CONFERENCE DIFFERENT
Most conferences talk about communities. We bring communities to the table.
- Grassroots voices: Women from underserved communities are not just represented; they lead the conversation
- Cross-sector dialogue: Bringing together lived voices, funders, NGOs, researchers, experts and the private sector
- Action-oriented: Real challenges. Existing solutions. Funding & partnership gaps that still need to be addressed.
Featured speakers
Tirana Hassan
CEO
Doctors Without Borders
Ronda Carnegie
Co-founder / Executive Director
Project Dandelion
Evelyn Nassuna
Founder & CEO
Shared Action Africa
Sarah Omega
Founder
Let's End Fistula Initiative
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
A programme built around
dialogue, insight & action
Across four thought-provoking panel discussions, keynote conversations and interactive exchanges, participants will explore the barriers, innovations and partnerships shaping the future of women’s health in underserved communities.
Together, we’ll move from understanding today’s realities to identifying practical solutions that can drive lasting change.
Setting the context & scene
Understanding what access to equitable healthcare really means
Hear from experts and community voices about the realities on the ground - from fragile health systems and conflict settings to rural, peri-urban and indigenous communities.
The drivers of inequality
Examining the barriers that continue to shape health outcomes
Explore how poverty, displacement, climate change and harmful social norms intersect to shape women's health - and how communities are responding with resilience and innovation.
Who is responsible for creating lasting change?
Understanding what access to equitable healthcare really means
Explore the roles of governments, civil society, philanthropy, healthcare providers and emerging technologies - including AI - in building stronger, more equitable and resilient health systems.urban and indigenous communities.
From dialogue to action
Scaling solutions through partnership and collective action
Hear practical examples of community-led initiatives, innovative partnerships and proven approaches that are improving women's health - and discover how we can accelerate their impact together.
Who Should Attend?
Philanthropists
& Donors
Foundations
& Funders
Grassroots Organisations
& NGOs
UNÂ
& Multilateral Agencies
Researchers
& Academics
Healthcare Professionals
& Frontliners
Corporate Sustainability
& EST Leaders
Anyone passionate about
women’s health
Watch Our Past Conferences
Giving Women Annual Conference (GWAC) 2022 - Opening Remarks
2026 Conference Impact
300+
Participants
40+
Countries represented
30+
Speakers
Hybrid
In-person & Online
Voices From our communities
GW24 Conference: Welcome Remarks
Giving Women December 31, 2024 9:17 pm