On April 25–26, 2025, on the margins of the 15th ARC Conference of Parties (CoP) in Kigali, Rwanda, ARC convened a landmark Gender Training Workshop for Government Coordinators from Eastern, Southern, and Western Africa. This dynamic workshop is an annual exercise aiming at enhancing the gender mainstreaming capacities of our Government Coordinators and this years’ segment introduced the Gender Audit methodology. This powerful, participatory tool will assist our Member States in systematically assessing and integrating gender equality principles into their DRM policies, plans, and programmes. Expressing gratitude to the participants, Dr Christy Adokiye George, Head of the ARC Gender Division, stressed : "This training is more than a capacity-building exercise ; it is a call for action. I am deeply grateful to all our Government Coordinators for their unwavering dedication. Together, we are redefining resilience — not just as an ability to bounce back from crises, but as transformation rooted in equity, dignity, and empowerment for all." Retselisitsoe Molefe, Government Coordinator of the Kingdom of Lesotho and Chair of the CoP, emphasised : "Gender equality must be at the heart of everything we do in building resilience. As DRM practitioners, we are called to recognise that sustainable resilience cannot be achieved if we leave behind the voices, needs, and leadership of half our population. This work is fundamental to creating a stronger, healthier, and more unified Africa." At ARC, we proudly champion a vision of resilience in which no one is left behind and where climate and disease threats are addressed with inclusive, transformative, and enduring solutions. The journey continues, and it is one we walk together.