Course Information

Introduction

Gender equality and women's empowerment are fundamental to sustainable development, inclusive growth, and effective community programmes. Organisations that promote equal opportunities and remove barriers to participation create stronger institutions, improve social outcomes, and increase the impact of development initiatives.

This five-day course provides practical knowledge and tools for integrating gender equality into policies, programmes, and workplace practices. Participants will learn how to conduct gender analysis, identify inequalities, design inclusive interventions, and monitor progress towards gender-responsive outcomes through practical case studies and interactive workshops.

Objectives

1. Explain the principles of gender equality and women's empowerment within organisational and community development contexts.
2. Conduct basic gender analyses to identify barriers, inequalities, and opportunities for inclusive programme design.
3. Develop gender-responsive policies, projects, and activities that promote equal participation and access to opportunities.
4. Apply practical monitoring and evaluation methods to measure gender equality outcomes and programme impact.
5. Create an action plan to strengthen gender mainstreaming within organisational strategies, programmes, and daily operations.

Who Should Attend?

1. NGO Programme Managers and Coordinators.
2. Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Officers.
3. Human Resources and Organisational Development Professionals.
4. Community Development Officers and Field Coordinators.
5. Government, Donor Agency, and Civil Society Professionals working on inclusive development initiatives.

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Daily Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.