We are a networking group of professionals set up to support and connect women working across the flood and coastal erosion risk management (FCERM) sector. We are focussed on women and those who line-manage them, but this is within a broader context of striving for gender equality for everyone so our membership is open to all.
What do we do?
Networking
Bringing together people across the country at regional and virtual events to network, share issues and seek advice on your career development.
Awards
Promoting and celebrating individuals who are leading the way, supporting others and challenging stereotypes for the benefits of others.
Communications
Leveraging our brand profile within the industry to implement a communications and engagement plan to build our following and reach.
Baseline
Through our conversations and work to date it is clear there is a gap that needs filling. But what is that gap? We know there are many different initiatives that support people to grow and develop their careers, be they gender related or more broadly linked to profession. We do not want to duplicate what these initiatives offer, but we do want to understand what we might offer to complement what already exists and fill any gap.
Mentoring
The WiFCERM mentoring programme is a group programme, based around issues which women have highlighted that would like additional support and guidance to support their growth and career development.
Corporate Affiliation
The WiFCERM corporate affiliate membership is open to all organisations who work in, or support, the FCERM sector, who want to become recognised partners in contributing to gender equality across the FCERM sector.
Our vision
The Women in Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (WiFCERM) initiative began life in 2018 as an open, honest and incredibly inspirational conversation. The conversation highlighted the commonality between the challenges women face across the sector.
The initiative has grown substantially in scale and ambition since it was first piloted at the 2018 Flood and Coast conference. We are now a large networking group of professionals set up to support and connect women working across the FCERM sector. We are focussed on women and those who line-manage them, but this is within a broader context of striving for gender equality for everyone, so our membership is open to all.
The initiative is run by 20 volunteers whose day jobs represent different parts of the FCERM sector. We now run a successful group mentoring programme; promote and celebrate individuals through our annual WiFCERM Awards; bring people together through our networking events; and work with Corporate Affiliate member organisations who want to be recognised partners in contributing to gender equality across the FCERM sector.
Yet, as women continue to face significant challenges across FCERM and related sectors, we need to do more.
Continue reading on our Strategy.
How can I get involved?
All this takes energy and commitment from people who are prepared to drive it forward and make it happen. We have some fabulous volunteers but there is always room for more, so please get in contact.
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