Organisational Strategy
Stories from the Ground
Action for Equality
Hummingbird Raise
Project Raise: Curriculum and Tools
Introduction to the learning journey
Structure of the modules
Each module has a description of points it will cover, links to training videos or webinars and links to the downloadable resources. It also has recommended assignment that will help you to put what you have learnt or know in action.
At the end of the module, there is a short confirmation and feedback form that you will be required to fill to mark the progression towards the next stage.
Please note that all resources on the portal are currently in English and Marathi. We will make the tools available in Hindi over the next two months.
Resources shared by members
As of now, under this section, we only have resources provided by Equal Community Foundation. If your organisation has relevant resources that you would like to share with the collaborative, please send them to us by email at projectraise@ecf.org.in and we will upload them to the portal.
During this process, if you have any questions you can post them on the Q&A forum and our team will respond within 2 working days.
Start your journey towards raising Gender Equitable Boys with us here.
Understanding the approach of raising Gender Equitable Boys
(For Senior Management members, Programme Managers and Programme Mentors)
This module talks about why is it important to include boys in the solutions towards gender equality. It will enable you to get an insight into statistics on the impact of the approach. It will clarify most common myths about the approach.
By end of the module, you will be able to reflect on how exactly this approach may help you to make progress towards your organisation’s core goals in the broad context of gender equality.
The recording of the first webinar on this topic is available on the right.
Key Points Covered in the Module
– What is an effective approach for engaging boys?
– Statistics on evidence of the approach
– Reflection on which part of the approach does your organisation already cover
How does the approach of raising Gender Equitable Boys integrate into my organisation’s goals?
For Senior Management members, Programme Managers and Programme Mentors)
This module will enable you to understand the intersection of ‘gender’ and the approach of raising Gender Equitable Boys with multiple social issues such as access to education, access to water, sanitation and hygiene, access to rights, and harmful practices such as child marriage, trafficking, and domestic violence.
At the end of this module, you will be able to understand how raising Gender Equitable Boys will contribute to achieving your organisation’s mission and the theory of change that enables the impact at multiple levels
Key Points Covered in the Module:
– How does the approach of engaging boys integrate with my organisation’s goals?
– What is the theory of change and how does it enable the integration?
How to prepare for starting work with adolescent boys
(For Senior Management members, Programme Managers and Programme Mentors)
Starting a new programme based on a new approach can be overwhelming. This module will walk you through a step by step method you can use to start the work with boys.
It will enable you to understand what you need to do before starting, what you need to do once you have launched the programme and indicate steps you can take to ensure ongoing improvement.
Key points covered in the module
– Step-by-step guidelines that you can use to prepare for starting your work with boys
Developing my own understanding of the issue and curriculum for raising Gender Equitable Boys
(For Programme Mentors and Programme Managers)
As established in the previous modules, in order to work with boys in an effective manner one needs to have a structure to their engagement. A strategically designed curriculum helps provide that structure.
This module will introduce you to the Action for Equality Foundation Programme model, curriculum and the topics covered within it.
After completing this module and the next steps suggested you and your team will be ready to implement the sessions.
Key points covered in the module
– Introduction to Action for Equality curriculum
– Understanding Human Rights and its principles
– Understanding gender and gender based violence
– Understanding importance of taking actions in a programme that engages adolescents
Download Resources
– Introduction to Action for Equality Foundation Programme curriculum English | मराठी | हिंदी
– Action for Equality-Foundation Programme Curriculum English | मराठी | हिंदी
– Training Video 01
– Training Video 02
– Training Video 03 – Part 01
– Training Video 03 – Part 02
Parivartan Webinar
Strengthening the programme delivery
(For Programme Mentors and Programme Managers)
This module has been designed keeping in mind some of the key factors that influence the impact of a programme. Out of many determining factors, the ones discussed here are 1. Facilitation skills 2. Community and stakeholders engagement. The first part focuses on the techniques of effective facilitation and second one talks about the key community engagement strategies and tools.
At the end of the module, you will be able to reflect on your existing facilitation skills and ways of improving it.
Key points covered in the module
– Importance of facilitation
– Difference between facilitation, training and presentation
– Some of the key practices of facilitation
– Importance of engaging community and parents when working with adolescent boys
– Various entry points for engaging parents and community
Download Resources
– Presentation: Strengthening programme through improved facilitation skills English | मराठी | हिंदी
– Tool for facilitator and session feedback English | मराठी | हिंदी
– Presentation: Strengthening programme through effective stakeholder engagement English | मराठी | हिंदी
– Strengthening programme through effective stakeholder engagement English | मराठी | हिंदी
Understanding the monitoring and evaluation framework: Measuring effectiveness of your programme towards the outcome of Gender Equitable Boys
(For Programme Managers, Programme Mentors and Monitoring and Evaluation Officers)
A programme’s success is measured by the impact created by it. Measuring behaviour change or how gender equitable the boys are is complex but it can be done in a step by step manner.
In this module, we will talk and elaborate on the monitoring and evaluation framework that has been built to measure behaviour change amongst boys.
At the end of the module, you will know about indicators used to measure change, tools used to measure the indicators and you will have a complete guide on how to use each of the tools.
Key points covered in the module
– Importance of monitoring and evaluation
– Introduction to the monitoring evaluation framework that can be used to measure change in boys
– Introduction to the tools used to measure indicators of change
– Guidelines on how to adapt the framework to meet your requirements
Download Resources
– Introduction to the monitoring evaluation framework that can be used to measure change in boys (powerpoint presentation) English | मराठी | हिंदी
Monitoring and evaluation tools for phase 1 are given below:
– Enrolment form: English | मराठी | हिंदी
– Attendance sheet: English | मराठी | हिंदी
– Gender attitude survey: English | मराठी | हिंदी
– Master data file for collecting and analysing all programme data English | मराठी | हिंदी
How to raise funds for programmes that raise Gender Equitable Boys
(For Senior management, Programme Managers, fundraising team members)
Working in the nonprofit sector, organisations are constantly looking for ways to raise money for the work they do. The approach of raising Gender Equitable Boys is not yet mainstream, and the change is gradual and therefore is relatively difficult to raise money for.
In this module, we provide guidelines, tips, and tools you can use to raise money to raise Gender Equitable Boys.
Key points covered in the module
– Effective fundraising strategy
– Do’s and don’ts
– Tools you need to have for fundraising for this approach