As obvious as it sounds, climate change affects everybody. But climate change is already having a disproportionate impact on people in poor communities, and it’s hitting women hardest.

It's not the easiest idea to understand, so to help explain we’ve made these short films about women, in both rich and poor countries, who are determined to do whatever they can to put a stop to climate change.

Watch them and become aware of the impact our changing climate is having on people’s lives. And be inspired to join the fight against climate change too.

• Sahena's story
• Sharon's story
• Muriel's story
• Martina's story

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Become a sister on the planet (or a brother).

It's time for you to tell your story. So talk to people about Sisters, get them to do the same, and you'll line up alongside Sahena, Sharon, Muriel, and Martina in the growing ranks of people taking on climate change.

• Sign the Sisters pledge (and join the Climate Change Action Team). Sign a pledge asking the US to help poor people adapt to the inevitable changes to their environment. You will automatically be added to our online Action Team, where you'll be given easy ways to educate your friends, family, Congress, president, and the media about the effects of climate change.
• Meet the Sisters on the Planet Ambassadors. Learn more about the American women leaders who are speaking out about women and climate change.
• Order a free DVD. Host a screening of these short films to help spread the word.
• Download a PDF of the Sisters on the Planet guide. Read more about the sisters in the DVD.
• Download a PDF of a Climate Change and Women Fact Sheet
• Learn more. Climate change is hitting the world's poorest people first and worst, and it is women who are often at the greatest risk.
• Tell your story. Email us at climatechange@oxfamamerica.org and tell us what you're doing to spread the word in your community.
• Tell a friend. Like this feature? Help spread the word by emailing your friends about these films.