About Together to Build
Making the invisible visible.
We create the infrastructure intelligence needed to strengthen, connect, and scale gender equity efforts globally.
The Problem We're Solving
Women remain severely underrepresented in Built Environment professions—in architecture, construction, engineering, project management, and related fields. While numerous organizations, networks, and initiatives exist to support women and girls, they often operate in isolation.
There's no comprehensive map showing what exists, where the gaps are, who's being served, and how these efforts connect (or don't). Women seeking support don't know what resources exist. Organizations duplicate efforts or miss opportunities for collaboration.
The Gap We Fill
Visibility
Many smaller, grassroots, or regional networks remain invisible to potential members, funders, and partners.
Coordination
Without understanding the landscape, organizations duplicate efforts or miss opportunities for collaboration.
Strategic Resource Allocation
Funders and policymakers can't identify where investment is most needed or which approaches work best.
Evidence for Transformation
By mapping organizational characteristics, we can identify patterns, best practices, and what actually works.
Why This Matters Now
The Built Environment sector is critical to addressing climate change, sustainable development, and liveable cities—yet we're doing it without the full talent and perspectives of half the population. We can't afford to keep losing women from these fields.
What We Offer
Searchable Directory
Filter organizations by location, focus area, scale, and more
Network Visualization
Interactive maps showing relationships and connections
Impact Metrics
Data tracking the growth and reach of the movement
Resource Library
Curated collection of research, guides, and templates
Our Vision
In three years, when a young woman in Kenya wants to become a civil engineer, or a funder wants to invest in gender equity, or a university wants to support their female students—they all start at Together to Build.
We're not just making a map—we're building infrastructure for a movement. We turn isolated efforts into a coordinated ecosystem, direct resources where they're needed most, and show what works so others can replicate it.
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Join the Network
Are you working on gender equality in the built environment? We welcome organisations of all sizes.
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