CA_ON-ONT-1783682-PU1 Gender at Work Power Up! is a consortium of four women’s rights organisations: Just Associates (JASS, lead organisation), a feminist movement support organisation rooted in the Global South; Coalition of African Lesbians (CAL), a queer, Pan-African, feminist organisation; Yayasan Pemberdayaan Perempuan Kepala Keluarga (PEKKA), a national women-headed family empowerment network in Indonesia; and Gender at Work (G@W), an international feminist knowledge network. Power Up! will engage with women human rights defenders (WHRD) and their organisations and networks, particularly those that represent constituencies that have been marginalised in their communities and social movements (LBQ3 women, HIV+ women, sex workers, women workers and rural and indigenous women). Together, we will be building, organising, mobilising and transforming power on three strategic agendas of ‘bodies, voices and resources’. JASS G@W G@W Gender at Work info@genderatwork.org https://genderatwork.org/ 123 Slater Street Ottawa ON Canada South Africa Mozambique India Lebanon Palestine Tunisia Canada Rwanda Benin Women’s rights organisations and movements, and government institutions 377787 465777 675787 718569 587552 2825472 incoming funds JASS for the whole period 2021-2025 JASS Gender at Work 377787 First incoming funds from JASS JASS Gender at Work 57585 Till Q4 2021 Direct Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 32542 Till Q4 2021 All activity Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 28325 Till Q4 2021 Indirect Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 465777 Second incoming funds from JASS JASS Gender at Work 675787 Third incoming funds from JASS JASS Gender at Work 89381 Till Q4 2022 Direct Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 74946 Till Q4 2022 All activity Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 34351 Till Q4 2022 Indirect Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 703569 Forth incoming funds from JASS JASS Gender at Work 50619 Till Q1 2023 Direct Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 2784 Till Q1 2023 All activity Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 5609 Till Q1 2023 Indirect Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 42004 Till Q2 2023 Direct Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 14929 Till Q2 2023 All activity Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 19632 Till Q2 2023 Indirect Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 54363 Till Q3 2023 Direct Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 15547 Till Q3 2023 All activity Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 12805 Till Q3 2023 Indirect Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 15587 Till Q4 2023 Direct Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 143096 Till Q4 2023 All activity Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 40957 Till Q4 2023 Indirect Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 15000 Fifth incoming funds from JASS JASS Gender at Work 512052 Sixth incoming funds from JASS JASS Gender at Work 26150 Till Q1 2024 Direct Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 2580 Till Q1 2024 All activity Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 4310 Till Q1 2024 Indirect Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 29348 Till Q2 2024 Direct Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 20147 Till Q2 2024 All activity Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 7425 Till Q2 2024 Indirect Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 34293 Till Q3 2024 Direct Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 63705 Till Q3 2024 All activity Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 30147 Till Q3 2024 Indirect Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 40562 Till Q4 2024 Direct Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 24061 Till Q4 2024 All activity Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 57524 Till Q4 2024 Indirect Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 65500 Seventh incoming funds from JASS JASS Gender at Work 10000 Eighth incoming funds from JASS JASS Gender at Work 41176 Till Q1 2025 Direct Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 15958 Till Q1 2025 Indirect Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 32937 Till Q2 2025 Direct Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 8482 Till Q2 2025 All activity Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 16390 Till Q2 2025 Indirect Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 36585 Till Q3 2025 Direct Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 8109 Till Q3 2025 All activity Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 13113 Till Q3 2025 Indirect Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 60851 Till Q4 2025 Direct Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 31694 Till Q4 2025 All activity Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work 12387 Till Q4 2025 Indirect Cost in Global Gender at Work Gender at Work CA_ON-ONT-1783682-PU1-BJ Gender at Work Power Up! is a consortium of four women’s rights organisations: Just Associates (JASS, lead organisation), a feminist movement support organisation rooted in the Global South; Coalition of African Lesbians (CAL), a queer, Pan-African, feminist organisation; Yayasan Pemberdayaan Perempuan Kepala Keluarga (PEKKA), a national women-headed family empowerment network in Indonesia; and Gender at Work (G@W), an international feminist knowledge network. Power Up! will engage with women human rights defenders (WHRD) and their organisations and networks, particularly those that represent constituencies that have been marginalised in their communities and social movements (LBQ3 women, HIV+ women, sex workers, women workers and rural and indigenous women). Together, we will be building, organising, mobilising and transforming power on three strategic agendas of ‘bodies, voices and resources’. G@W Partner F in Benin Gender at Work info@genderatwork.org https://genderatwork.org/ 123 Slater Street Ottawa ON Canada Benin Women’s rights organisations and movements, and government institutions 19114 32086 31273 82473 outgoing commitment to Partner F in Benin for the period 2023-2025 Gender at Work Power Up Benin 19144 1st disbursement to partner F in Benin in 2023 Gender at Work Partner F in Benin 19114 Till Q4 2023 All activity Cost in Benin Gender at Work Partner F in Benin 8419 1st disbursement to partner F in Benin in 2024 Gender at Work Partner F in Benin 9242 2nd disbursement to partner F in Benin in 2024 Gender at Work Partner F in Benin 4210 3rd disbursement to partner F in Benin in 2024 Gender at Work Partner F in Benin 1413 4th disbursement to partner F in Benin in 2024 Gender at Work Partner F in Benin 4640 5th disbursement to partner F in Benin in 2024 Gender at Work Partner F in Benin 1581 6th disbursement to partner F in Benin in 2024 Gender at Work Partner F in Benin 4235 Till Q3 2024 Direct Cost in Benin Gender at Work Partner F in Benin 11353 Till Q3 2024 All activity Cost in Benin Gender at Work Partner F in Benin 823 Till Q3 2024 Indirect Cost in Benin Gender at Work Partner F in Benin 2972 Till Q4 2024 Direct Cost in Benin Gender at Work Partner F in Benin 32109 Till Q4 2024 All activity Cost in Benin Gender at Work Partner F in Benin 594 Till Q4 2024 Indirect Cost in Benin Gender at Work Partner F in Benin 25423 1st disbursement to partner F in Benin in 2025 Gender at Work Partner F in Benin 3174 2nd disbursement to partner F in Benin in 2025 Gender at Work Partner F in Benin 3808 3rd disbursement to partner F in Benin in 2025 Gender at Work Partner F in Benin 8497 Till Q1 2025 Direct Cost in Benin Gender at Work Partner F in Benin 14027 Till Q1 2025 All activity Cost in Benin Gender at Work Partner F in Benin 1563 Till Q2 2025 Direct Cost in Benin Gender at Work Partner F in Benin 1251 Till Q2 2025 All activity Cost in Benin Gender at Work Partner F in Benin 3126 Till Q3 2025 Direct Cost in Benin Gender at Work Partner F in Benin 4617 Till Q3 2025 All activity Cost in Benin Gender at Work Partner F in Benin 7800 Till Q4 2025 Direct Cost in Benin Gender at Work Partner F in Benin 622 Till Q4 2025 All activity Cost in Benin Gender at Work Partner F in Benin As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Participatory body autonomy and hygiene expression workshops with LBTQI women and girls, creating safe spaces to discuss bodily autonomy and personal experiences. Self-defence training workshops equipping LBTQI women with practical strategies for protection from violence and strengthening collective safety. Stress management and wellbeing workshops providing tools for emotional resilience and protection in contexts of stigma and violence. Inclusion and diversity workshop with stakeholders (10 participants) promoting inclusive language and recognition of LBTQI rights and safety needs. AFB created structured safe spaces for LBTQ women to strengthen bodily autonomy, self-esteem, and non-violent resistance to homophobic abuse. These sessions directly contribute to preventing gender-based violence by equipping participants with protective knowledge, leadership skills, and peer support mechanisms. Afro Benin hosted an Expression & self-defense workshop (10 participants) and 2 autonomy & personal hygiene sessions (20 participants total) As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Political education sessions for LBQ women strengthening understanding of political contexts and enabling participation in civic processes. UPR advocacy engagement contributing to international human rights processes, resulting in recommendations addressing LBTQI rights. Community-building and dialogue activities strengthening organising among LBTQI women and allies and amplifying feminist perspectives in public discussions. AFB: Leadership & SOGIESC training for 20 LBTQ women leaders 5 decentralised peer-led community meetings (75 young women) Project management & proposal development training (15 participants) Organizational governance training for Board & Executive (9 participants) Afro Benin: Transformational Leadership Workshop (15 participants) Public Speaking Workshop (15 participants) Team-building workshop for governance strengthening (10 participants) As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period Alliance des Femmes Batantes: Single LBQ mothers experience various forms of intersectional discrimination in Benin, including but not limited to challenges accessing educational and economic opportunities. These challenges impede LBQ women from participating equally and meaningfully in their communities and in society at large. Instead, their exclusion from such opportunities pushes LBQ women further into poverty and vulnerability. In 2023, Alliance des Femmes Battantes organized “educational talks” with LBQ women to improve their mental health, self-esteem and leadership. These talks were guided and led by a trained psychologist. AFRO-BENIN brought together eight members of its Executive Team in a strategic planning retreat aimed at collectively assessing organization's Target is annual, will increase each period Alliance des Femmes Batantes facilitated and Upgrading workshop for peer educators on documenting cases of gender-based violence and data collection. They also facilitated a community boot camp around the strengthening of self-esteem, the appropriation of our rights, healing justice Target is annual, will increase each period Young LBTQ women gained knowledge on sexual orientation, gender identity, and self-esteem through peer-led safe spaces. Reported outcomes indicate improved confidence and ability to respond to discrimination without violence. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period With PU! financial support, Afro-Benin convened an organizational annual retreat to take stock of achievements and challenges and most importantly to define six strategic priorities for the future. The annual meeting resulted in a 2024 strategic plan; strengthened team cohesion, including improved communication among team members. Target is annual, will increase each period Target is annual, will increase each period As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period Target is annual, will increase each period Target is annual, will increase each period To reduce stigma, discrimination and gender-based violence experienced by LBQ womxn, Alliance des Femmes Battantes worked to improve the awareness of duty-bearers and other influencers of their roles in promoting and safeguarding the rights of womxn, including LBQ. It held three awareness raising sessions in Porto Novo, Ouidah, and Abomey-Calavi with representatives of the judiciary as well as traditional, religious and cultural leaders. These workshops highlighted socio-cultural barriers to sexual and reproductive health and women's rights. Similarly, Alliance des Femmes Battantes organized a workshop for 10 media professionals (journalists) and other members of civil society (5) on gender-based violence and human rights. Target is annual, will increase each period Afro Benin organized a workshop in Cotonou to promote inclusion and diversity with stakeholders. Target is annual, will increase each period No new alliances reported As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period Target is annual, will increase each period Afro Benin hosted self-defense workshops in Porto-Novo and Calavi, where 20 LBTQI women and girls were trained on physical techniques to protect themselves from gender-based violence, building both physical and emotional strength. Target is annual, will increase each period As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period not applicable Target is annual, will increase each period Extensive work carried out in several stages by LGBTQI+ associations and networks in Benin, including LGBTQ+ associations that are partners of Gender at Work in the Power Up program. These LGBTQI+ associations in Benin developed an alternative report in response to the human rights violations of LGBTQI+ persons in the country. This report was submitted during the 4th Cycle of the UPR. Representatives of these organizations traveled to Geneva to meet with the permanent missions of UN member organizations to present the situation of gender and sexual minority rights in Benin and advocated for improving LGBTQI+ rights. As a result of this advocacy, thirteen (13) recommendations concerning sexual orientation and gender identity were made to the Government of Benin. Thanks to our lobbying and advocacy efforts, the Government of Benin accepted two recommendations concerning sexual orientation and gender identity. Target is annual, will increase each period AFB: 2-day SOGIESC leadership workshop 5 peer-led community outreach meetings Project development training AFRO BENIN: Self-control & non-violent resistance workshop Two hygiene & autonomy sessions Leadership workshop Public speaking workshop Team-building workshop PU! supported structured empowerment and governance actions led by AFRO-BENIN to strengthen LBTQ women’s bodily autonomy, leadership, and internal organizational cohesion. These actions built both individual advocacy capacity and collective resilience. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period Target is annual, will increase each period not applicable Target is annual, will increase each period CA_ON-ONT-1783682-PU1-IN Gender at Work "Power Up! is a consortium of four women’s rights organisations: Just Associates (JASS, lead organisation), a feminist movement support organisation rooted in the Global South; Coalition of African Lesbians (CAL), a queer, Pan-African, feminist organisation; Yayasan Pemberdayaan Perempuan Kepala Keluarga (PEKKA), a national women-headed family empowerment network in Indonesia; and Gender at Work (G@W), an international feminist knowledge network. Power Up! will engage with women human rights defenders (WHRD) and their organisations and networks, particularly those that represent constituencies that have been marginalised in their communities and social movements (LBQ3 women, HIV+ women, sex workers, women workers and rural and indigenous women). Together, we will be building, organising, mobilising and transforming power on three strategic agendas of ‘bodies, voices and resources’." G@W Partner C in India Gender at Work info@genderatwork.org https://genderatwork.org/ 123 Slater Street Ottawa ON Canada India Women’s rights organisations and movements, and government institutions 30791 38635 29675 26991 18460 144552 outgoing commitment to Partner C in India for the whole period 2021-2025 Gender at Work Partner C in India 9904 1st disbursement to partner C in India in 2021 Gender at Work Partner C in India 11416 2nd disbursement to partner C in India in 2021 Gender at Work Partner C in India 3292 Till Q3 2021 Direct Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India 2165 Till Q3 2021 All activity Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India 252 Till Q3 2021 Indirect Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India 7657 Till Q4 2021 Direct Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India 17031 Till Q4 2021 All activity Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India 394 Till Q4 2021 Indirect Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India 9022 1st disbursement to partner C in India in 2022 Gender at Work Partner C in India 26698 2nd disbursement to partner C in India in 2022 Gender at Work Partner C in India 9887 Till Q1 2022 Direct Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India 5104 Till Q1 2022 All activity Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India 123 Till Q1 2022 Indirect Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India 6805 Till Q2 2022 Direct Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India 5233 Till Q2 2022 All activity Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India 240 Till Q2 2022 Indirect Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India 7895 Till Q3 2022 Direct Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India 4417 Till Q3 2022 All activity Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India 151 Till Q3 2022 Indirect Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India 8658 Till Q4 2022 Direct Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India 9340 Till Q4 2022 All activity Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India 782 Till Q4 2022 Indirect Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India 16751 1st disbursement to partner C in India in 2023 Gender at Work Partner C in India 8309 2nd disbursement Partner C in India in 2023 Gender at Work Partner C in India 5200 Till Q2 2023 Direct Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India 8543 Till Q2 2023 All activity Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India 321 Till Q2 2023 Indirect Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India 4296 Till Q3 2023 Direct Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India 1045 Till Q3 2023 All activity Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India 123 Till Q3 2023 Indirect Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India 4123 Till Q4 2023 Direct Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India 5853 Till Q4 2023 All activity Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India 171 Till Q4 2023 Indirect Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India 15398 1st disbursement to partner C in India in 2024 Gender at Work Partner C in India 1287 2nd disbursement to partner C in India in 2024 Gender at Work Partner C in India 13293 3rd disbursement to partner C in India in 2024 Gender at Work Partner C in India 6707 4th disbursement to partner C in India in 2024 Gender at Work Partner C in India 1971 Till Q1 2024 Direct Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India 3377 Till Q1 2024 All activity Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India 4458 Till Q2 2024 Direct Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India 3106 Till Q2 2024 All activity Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India 4491 Till Q3 2024 Direct Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India 1684 Till Q3 2024 All activity Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India 8056 Till Q4 2024 Direct Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India 9848 Till Q4 2024 All activity Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India 20576 1st disbursement to partner C in India in 2025 Gender at Work Partner C in India 2453 2nd disbursement to partner C in India in 2025 Gender at Work Partner C in India 4450 Till Q1 2025 Direct Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India 1023 Till Q1 2025 All activity Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India 5208 Till Q2 2025 Direct Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India 221 Till Q2 2025 All activity Cost in India Gender at Work Partner C in India As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. At the midline, it is expected that 50% of all country targets of this indicator have been reached. For IATI, this indicator will show the 5 year target both for midline and endline as it cannot be predicted in advance which ones will be completed. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. The midline target is set at 50% of the endline target. Grassroots women leaders engaged government agencies on forest rights claims, advocating for individual and community forest rights which strengthen women’s autonomy and protection of livelihoods. Capacity-building processes enabled women to step into advocacy roles and represent community concerns in engagements with local authorities. While structural violence has been addressed through various activities, no specific VAW-focused advocacy intervention has been implemented in 2025 As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. The midline target is set at 50% of the endline target. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. At the midline, it is expected that 50% of all country targets of this indicator have been reached. For IATI, this indicator will show the 5 year target both for midline and endline as it cannot be predicted in advance which ones will be completed. Women trained through Panchayati Raj leadership programmes participated in local governance structures, including Forest Rights Committees, strengthening women’s presence in decision-making spaces. Women leaders successfully challenged and influenced the relocation of a government-funded multi-purpose centre in Uttarakhand to a more accessible site. Through national conventions, state consultations, and formal movement platforms, grassroots forest-dwelling and smallholder women articulated feminist demands on land, forest governance, and political representation. These spaces strengthened women’s collective voice and positioned them as agenda-setters influencing national agrarian and ecological justice debates. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. The midline target is set at 50% of the endline target. The AAAS PU! initiative focuses on building women's leadership to address forest rights and forest governance. Earlier, women were not aware of the forest rights committees in their villages, nor was their membership accepted in these committees. Through AAAS’s efforts, processes of awareness building and democratic governance systems were discussed during training programmes and follow up meetings, giving examples of other regions where such committees have been formed and their success. As a result, women and men in communities recognised the significance of women in FRCs and reconstituted their committees to ensure that women were represented equally. Now, seven of the 15 members are women. Women leaders mobilised community members and organised meetings to advocate for relocation of public infrastructure, influencing local development planning. Leadership development initiatives supported women to enter and influence governance spaces, amplifying women’s perspectives in local decision-making. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. The midline target is set at 50% of the endline target. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. At the midline, it is expected that 50% of all country targets of this indicator have been reached. For IATI, this indicator will show the 5 year target both for midline and endline as it cannot be predicted in advance which ones will be completed. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. The midline target is set at 50% of the endline target. Establishment of Van Dhan Vikas Kendras to strengthen collective forest-based livelihoods and fairer market access for women gatherers. Engagement with the MAKAAM network consultations at state and national levels advocating for recognition of women farmers and their economic rights. Women leaders reframed forest-based livelihoods and commons governance as core economic justice issues, demanding recognition as farmers and rights-holders. This agenda-setting work challenged exclusionary economic registries and advanced feminist alternatives rooted in ecological sustainability. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. The midline target is set at 50% of the endline target. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period Not working with women less than 18 years old, also not collecting age specific data. Target is annual, will increase each period Not collecting age-disaggregated data Target is annual, will increase each period See 4.1.1b and 4.2.1a Target is annual, will increase each period Target is annual, will increase each period As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period Target met. The PU! project in India works with women forest dwellers. Forest dweller groups are at varied stages of advancement with respect to their capacities to organize for collective and individual rights under the Forest Rights Act. The level of organization is also vastly variant among participants, from nascent groups that have just been initiated in Chattisgarh and Uttarakhand to groups that have evolved over two decades and have a clear structure, vision and strategy such as in Kurkheda Maharashtra, or in Rajasthan Sirohi District. The challenge in the states where the older groups exist is to bring in a new generation of leadership and integrate their needs and perspectives into the process as well as to work towards influencing local and state governance to incorporate women’s rights and recognize their knowledge in forest claim, governance and regeneration processes. Our efforts were primarily focussed on strengthening women within communities to enable them to have a better understanding of the law and of the need to claim rights and assert rights for recognition, create pathways for greater engagement to sharpen their analysis of issues. It is necessary for them to be able to represent their issues effectively with men in their societies as well as with actors in other forums and platforms and in negotiating and dialogue with state and its agencies. The results reported relate to activities on forest rights capacity development and women's leadership meetings in which young rural and indigenous women participated from four states of Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra. In Maharashtra this first phase have been focussed on building women’s leadership to participate in discussions and meetings for decision making in these forums in Garhchiroli. The first step in this direction was to deepen the understanding of women and community forest rights governance, so that women could collectively influence agenda and intervene to place their priority issues on forest governance in their Maha-gram-Sabha federation and at local and cluster levels. Further training was focussed towards an understanding of community forest governance in the post claim process, once rights are conferred, and to strengthen their roles in forest products value chains and in conservation efforts. 174 Women from 20 Gram Sabhas were provided leadership training inputs on the forest rights act and forest rights claim processes, and 128 Women were trained on ownership (i.e. access, use and disposal)of non-timber forest produce (NTFP). In Raigardh the efforts to build women’s leadership and to understand their concerns have enabled women to gradually form groups for collective action through the leadership development processes underway. 33 Women have been trained and are now leading the group discussions and representing their issues at various levels of governance by attending community meetings and participating in other public events. In Rajasthan our work has been concentrated towards building leadership among forest dweller women in southern District of Sirohi District. Through these efforts 35 women from 11 villages were enabled to understand the nuances of forest rights Act and related legislation and were encouraged to represent their issues before the district level government. SImilar capacity building activities and trainings were held in Uttarakhand and Chhattisgarh. Data are not available on numbers of particpants in these activities. However project reporting notes that rigid social norms and patriarchal attitudes are discussed and efforts will gradually need to be made to ensure that practices of gender-based violence and discriminatory practices as well as denial of rights including land and resource rights are addressed. The project has been raising these issues and through the training programs and interactions with women leaders’ awareness via storytelling and experience sharing by women from other villages and districts during the leadership training programs it is envisaged that there will be greater mobilization and confidence among women and young people to change the social conditions of women’s status as well as to strengthen their rights in forest regimes. In Uttarkhand, training programs in UDS and Champawat brought women together to learn from the struggles of women in Sania Basti, where women had challenged the denial of their forest rights by the state government and had filed a court case to activate the process for recognition of their rights. Women leaders were able to interact and seek clarifications through the trainings where interactions with layers and awareness on forest rights laws were discussed. Discussions were also held on issues of gender-based violence and status of women and associated legal provisions. Simultaneously village level meetings have been held with community members and the women leaders here and elsewhere so that women can organize into groups to raise their issues and gain knowledge and support each other in claiming their rights and resisting gender discrimination. In sum, the trainings and capacity building activities supported in India have reached hundreds of women in the reporting period. Due to data gaps we can only report that 150 women have increased confidence and knowledge and skills to organize and act in support of their rights as forest dwellers. This number is an estimate based on a review of the project narrative report which included a summary of concrete actions that women were taking as result of their participation in trainings. In future, the project will improve methods in India for collecting data on this indicator. Target is annual, will increase each period Target exceeded. Through rights awareness and capacity building interventions, AAAS trained approximately 360 women across four states (Maharashtra, on their individual (IFR) and community forest rights (CFR), including on the processes for claiming these rights, which are guaranteed under the 2006 Forestry Rights Act. The Forestry Rights Act recognizes the rights of indigenous (Adivasi) peoples to land, rights to access and use and rights to manage and conserve forests. Through these capacity-building trainings, approximately 60 women have used and acted on their new knowledge and skills by leading campaigns and negotiating with political representatives and state actors on claiming access and title to forest land. They have also contributed to feminist articulations of women’s wisdom and experiences in relation to forest governance management and sustainable livelihoods. AAAS has also strengthened the leadership capacities of Adivasi women at local level and supported their increased participation in decision-making at the gram sabha (village) level. This has enabled their active engagement and contributions to more gender-inclusive planning in community development processes, particularly the gram panchayat development planning (GPDP) process. Target is annual, will increase each period AAAS forest rights work focuses on strengthening gender and forest rights regimes in four states: Chhattisgarh, Maaharashtra, Raajasthan and Uttarakhand. In 2023, AAAS held 15 advanced leadership trainings for 340 women forest dwellers to strengthen their roles in forest governance. These trainings have not only increased women’s awareness and knowledge in relation to women’s rights and forest governance but has equipped them with greater confidence to engage directly with Forest Departments. AAAS reports women leaders work closely with Forest Departments to access their rights to use the forest for substance and livelihood as well as to make decisions on ecological balance, such as where and how to restore water bodies. Forest Departments are relying on women’s traditional and geographical knowledge. In Chattisgarh, women forest dwellers have taken part in mapping initiatives of community forest boundaries. These maps delineate the importance of territories and associated resources that are essential for indigenous and local communities. Forest maps can also be used by Netri women to assert more secure land and resource rights in their traditional territories. The maps can support communities in dialogue and negotiation processes with government authorities. In Uttrakhand, women are working with the Sub Divisional Magistrate to promote a policy-level change to protect forest dwellers and communities from predatory animal attacks, and which are preventing communities from accessing the forests despite having claimed the rights legally. AAAS continued to enhance the awareness and knowledge of women on claiming Individual Forestry Rights and negotiating Community Forestry Rights under the Forestry Rights Act. Women in Rajasthan and Uttarakhand successfully advocated for community forestry rights, granting them access not only to the forest but also, for the first time, to the forest’s natural resources and forest produce. Rights to natural resources as part of community forest rights are seldom recognized; enabling women to obtain access to these rights can be counted as a solid achievement of PU!. Through AAAS capacity building support, women have increased their participation in Gram Panchayat Development Planning meetings, where they have been able to integrate a feminist and human-rights lens into local development processes, including in budget/resource allocations. Through their participation, women have been able to expand the meeting agendas beyond infrastructure discussions to include issues on gender-based violence and women’s and girls’ safety issues. Netri women also participated in budget planning meetings, where they promoted their needs and priorities, influencing local funding decisions. For example, they successfully advocated for the installation of solar lights in certain areas, such as transport service hubs, to ensure their safety and security, especially at night. Women’s engagement in these meetings has afforded them a space to articulate their demands and ask for their rights and to advance the interests of their families and communities. It has also given them greater access to Panchayat schemes and programmes. They have also documented decisions and approaches in Gram Panchayat Development Planning processes so that shifts and gender-based issues are formally documented. Target is annual, will increase each period Over the last three years, six teams have been in constant discussions with government agencies. The women's leadership development program is growing at the local, district, state, and national levels. These grassroots women leaders are speaking up to secure their forest, land, and property rights, structural violence against women in public spaces. Target is annual, will increase each period Through sustained NETRI leadership processes, women transitioned from local claim-making to national political articulation. Participation in multi-state consultations and conventions reflects strengthened political confidence and analytical capacity As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period Target is annual, will increase each period Target is annual, will increase each period not applicable Target is annual, will increase each period Target is annual, will increase each period As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period The project in India is working primarily to support and strengthen the capacities of women who are members of forest dwellers organizations to strengthen their organizations and enable women to assert their voices to claim the spaces within decision making and governance processes in forest rights and governance as well as citizens and producers in the economy. Numerous women's committees and groups within forest dwellers organizations were strengthened during the period, though it has been difficult in Year 1 to track numbers since the project in India is working with a variety of forest dweller organizations (and then with women's committees within these). The project however can report that it has supported the establishment and capacity strengthening of 7 organizatons. In the state of Uttarakhand (Champawat), one forest rights committee as people’s organization was established to implement forest rights law with new women leaders where they have put in their application for community forest rights in 3 villages. In the state of Chhattisgarh- one seed bank has been established along with 5 other organizations with women’s leadership in 5 villages. Although the target has likely been surpassed for Year 1 we are reporting 0 since the data was not collected to capture the number of women's committees/bodies strengthened. We will be revising our data collection instruments for Year 2. Target is annual, will increase each period Target exceeded. Through the NETRI program, AAAS has worked with several women's groups and networks to enhance women’s voice and agency in decision-making in forest governance. In 105 villages, approximately 80% of women’s groups have engaged and voiced their priorities at the Gram Sabha (Village council) level. Women leaders on gram sabha level (village Council) have initiated negotiations with state actors on issues related to claiming individual or community forest rights, priority setting for forest governance; inclusion of their issues in gram panchayat development planning (GPDP) processes as well as in the implementation of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005. Women forest dwellers are also collectivising and building power and mutual support through Self Help Groups. Using their increased awareness and knowledge, they have been able to negotiate directly with different market actors to obtain better prices for their forest produce, thereby circumventing intermediaries. This has allowed them to sustain their cultural and economic practices, Target is annual, will increase each period As a strategy, AAAS continued to support and strengthen existing women’s collectives at community levels through accompaniement and training of new members/recruits, especially young women. AAAS invests in building the strong foundational strengths of collectives, which emerged from a history of movement building, instead of creating new groups that could lead to fracture. More and more women have joined these collectives, which provides a space to raise awareness and exchange on issues such as gender-based violence, nutrition, as well as access vaccinations and/or government schemes, etc. As a result of women’s membership in these collectives, AAAS has observed shifts in community norms as well as in household power dynamics. Women report experiencing less restrictions from their families on their mobility and ability to attend meetings. Rather, families have come to see these meetings as important sites for gathering/obtaining important information. Another shift that has taken place is involving men in the process as it places the responsibility of change on both partners and does not burden women to champion their issues and overall well-being alone. Collectives are also strengthening women’s voice and actions at Gram Sabha and panchayat levels, especially on local governance bodies. Increasingly, women are becoming an integral part of planning and decision-making processes where they ensure the prioritization of women’s needs and issues; an observable shift from just participating in these meetings. For example, women are not only raising issues of violence against women, but also ensuring that reported cases are followed up and resolved. Through its involvement in a national women's network, AAAS has helped to increase understanding of women's forest rights and this enhanced understanding has influenced, from a feminist lens, other people's movements' agendas on forest rights, power and community. Target is annual, will increase each period Target is annual, will increase each period As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period Target is annual, will increase each period Target is annual, will increase each period not applicable Target is annual, will increase each period Target is annual, will increase each period As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period The target was not met. The project will be working closely with the partner in India to revisit this indicator and to understand either how data can 1) be better collected or 2) how the project partner is understanding and reporting on alliance building in the context of the PU! project. It is possible that other alliances were created that have not been captured in the annual reports. In Year 1, two alliances were made to strengthen the local self-governance- SR Abhiyaan (people led campaign) in Rajasthan, where the project is now working with more than 30 members of Local Self-Governance Abhiyaan as a strategic alliance to increase the visibility of forest dwellers rights. We will be revisiting the target this year. Target is annual, will increase each period Target exceeded. Using its inter-generational, intersectional, feminist, and ecological perspective and approach, AAAS has fostered new and diverse alliances through continuous dialogue with government at district and state level; cross-movement collaboration; and strategic partnerships with academic and research institutes at state and national level. Through these strategies, AAAS has introduced feminist perspectives into forest rights discourse and forest rights governance processes from community to policy levels. It forged linkages and alliances with like-minded civil society orgs/networks and people’s movements that are struggling for forest rights. In Rajasthan, AAAS promoted women’s participation in new alliances and networks, such as the Suchna and Rozgaar (Information and Livelihood Campaign) Abhiyan and Forest Rights campaign; in Maharashtra, through its expanded outreach with approximately 10 organisations, AAAS is integrating gender perspectives in debates on forest rights claims. In Chhattisgarh, together with sister organisations, AAAS is supporting the development of a joint, state-wide advocacy agenda on women forest dwellers in partnership with state actors. AAAS has also led the preparation of handbook on women and forest rights in collaboration with six people’s movements that are feminist in their orientation. This endeavor “has brought the energies of the entire women's movement engaged in forest rights.” At a national level, AAAS has been able to lead the discourse on women and forest rights from an intersectional, intergenerational, feminist and ecological perspective. It has created alliances with multiple networks for forest rights, including for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups. AAAS also met with UN Women to discuss how to scale and deepen local women’s leadership programs. AAAS is also part of national advocacy efforts for the habitat rights of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups in the context of disaster. With UNDP, AAAS is working to ensure that reporting systems incorporate gender-disaggregated data in order to support greater transparency and accountability for women’s claims and access to forest rights. AAAS created a platform for dialogue with government agencies such as the National Tribal Research Institute on establishing a large-scale capacity-building program on women’s forest rights. It also brokered a collaboration with Gondwana university on tribal and forest rights issues, with a focus on strengthening young women’s voices and participation in gram sabhas. With Bastion, a media organization, AAAS is working to enhance the visibility of women forest dwellers as agents of change by profiling various case studies. Target is annual, will increase each period AAAS continues to promote greater feminist solidarity on women’s forestry rights and to integrate feminist perspectives in forest rights discourse and governance processes with other people-led movements and platforms at local, statenational and international levels. It fostered ten, new diverse alliances in 2023. Collaborations included: Partnership with Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS), a people’s organization in Rajasthan focused on strengthening participatory democratic processes, particularly for workers and peasants. Netri women brought an intersectional, feminist perspective into MKSS’ advocacy by centring women’s and indigenous people’s rights in their approaches. Partnership with Dalit Adivasi Manch, a state -level, civil society organizing platform in Chattisgarh, where, during the election process, Netri women outreached to members of parliament and members of legislative assemblies to advocate for the inclusion of forestry rights (individual and community forestry rights) as well as gender-based violence in their political platforms and campaigns. Some of these issues were taken up after the elections. Engagement with Uttarakhand Mahila Manch, to further their understanding of forests rights issues and women’s roles as forest conservers and managers issues to raise voices collectively. Even though over 70% of Uttarakhand is classified as forest land, the Forest Rights Act is not being implemented. Also in Uttrakhand, the Netri team worked with the Working Group of Women for Land Ownership (WGWLO), a Gujarat-based network, to bring in women’s forestry rights into their grassroots actions and policy advocacy. (Cross-movement building). In Maharashtra, the Tendu Patta Collective passed a formal notice to begin transferring money directly into women’s bank accounts, given that they carry out much of the work in the initiative, thereby enhancing women’s access to as well as management and allocation of resources. AAAS/Netri women also continued to work with Forestry Departments in all four states as discussed in 4.1.1b. At the international level, AAAS participated in the G20 disaster management, where they highlighted ecological restoration from a gender/feminist lens. Target is annual, will increase each period - Akshara foundation –campaign was run during 16 days campaign on gender based violence named ‘jaga dakhwa’ (show place), this campaign seeds to raise awareness about women commuters’ safety during bus transit, gather valuable insights from passengers, and conduct safety audits at selected bus stands. This initiative aims to improve the overall commuting experience and ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all passengers. This is women right organization based in Mumbai. - Foundation for Ecological Security (FES) – though this is not women right organization but works on commons restoration and conservation through community participation and influence policy at National level. In current time FES is leading forest right dialogue at national level with government. Hence MAKAAM forest right collective is being influenced this CSO to make their work more gender inclusive. - National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF) and Revitalising Rainfed Agriculture Network (RRAN)- This network is working on agro-ecology issues at National Level. Since last two years MAKAAM network especially forest rights collective group has influenced the national program to include forest issues and forest-based livelihood Target is annual, will increase each period Funding collaboration with SWISS AID India & Foundation for Ecological Security Agro-ecology collaborative agenda with NCNF gender working groups As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period We had not intended to report on this indicator and no target had been set. However, the results reported included two solidarity/urgent actions by the partner in India. Two memorandums have gone to the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (Government of India) addressing the issues around violence against women in forest dwelling community and policies through campaign and jointly with other women’s organizations and forest rights networks in Uttarakhand. An increasing spate of violence against women and girls as they go about their forest foraging activities has meant that women have had to strengthen their voices to petition state agencies to act against perpetrators of such incidents of violence. Petitions have been placed at local district and state as well as at national levels in collaboration with other networks organizing for women’s rights and gender equality. Target is annual, will increase each period Slightly under-target. Working with a feminist pedagogy, we supported VFHs to recognize and acknowledge their growing leadership and organizing skills in the private and public spheres. The space felt safe enough to reflect on capacities in a holistic way and no change was considered too small or insignificant to share in the group. Capacity building interventions focused on strengthening the organizing, planning, advocacy and facilitation skills of VFHs, particularly a core group of women leaders (Amakhosikazi), in four target communities in Gauteng. In 2022, LRS delivered five, feminist leadership workshops, which built greater awareness on valuing, respecting and renumerating women’s reproductive labour; decolonizing food and valuing indigenous foods and traditional food preparation. These workshops increased the confidence of VFHs to serve as advocates. LRS observed an empowerment process take place in workshops, where VFH report feeling empowered in the private and intimate spaces At this stage of the project the actions being taken up by VFH are mostly at a local school or community level. To track the range of actions being taken up needs ongoing monitoring. In 2022 we were not able to put in place a consistent monitoring process and as a result we are reporting on anecdotal evidence that came up in the workshops. In addition, as part of reclaiming heritage and decolonizing nutrition, five discussion sessions on traditional food production and preparation were held. LRS produced a three-part, e-book nutrition series on Sugar: A Sweet Poison (https://www.lrs.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/PowerUp-nutrition-series_Sugar-.pdf , Salt: Avery Thin Line between the Good and the Bad (https://www.lrs.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Power-up-nutrition-series_Salt_compressed.pdf) and Protein: The Pillar of Life (https://www.lrs.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Power-Up-Nutrition-series_Protein.pdf). These resources were developed to assist school communities and trade union activists to support VFH to promote healthy nutrition in schools. In addition, LRS organized four sessions to prepare the Amakhozikazi to undertake strategic advocacy work with different stakeholders (i.e. community, trade unions and media) through the development of song, video and discussion papers. Each stakeholder group was convened around the question of Dialogues with VFHs, trade unions and community organizations on “What will it take for women in precarious forms of work to organize and advance their right to decent work?’’ Community Dialogues: Valuing of care work: LRS initiated a community dialogue series to shift the negative perceptions/narratives of VFHs by enhancing community understanding of their vital role in and relationship to the NSNP (“hands and heart” of the programme) and therefore contributing to VFH visibilisation and valuing. These dialogues brought together community stakeholders, which included women community leaders, NGO members, retired school teachers, School Governing Body members, political branch members and VFHs from other school feeding programmes. The Amakhosikazi were instrumental in identifying and targeting key stakeholders for the community dialogues. Guided by LRS, the Amakhosikazi undertook a thoughtful stakeholder mapping which considered different groups to approach and to engage as part of the program given their ability to influence change. See: https://www.lrs.org.za/2022/10/14/community-members-rally-to-support-volunteer-food-handlers-and-a-return-to-traditional-nutrition-in-schools/ The dialogue series also resulted in the identification of specific action steps for each stakeholder group aimed at elevating the work of VFH and building wider community support for the VFHs. Examples of such actions include promoting the recognition of food handlers as essential workers in their communities (community members); leading the conversation with civil society on the social and environmental impacts from the devaluation of traditional food in families and communities (NGOs); playing a more active role in advancing healthy nutrition at home, which in turn would support the efforts of VFH (parents); and broadly highlighting the positive role of VFHs as women workers, mothers and educators in society. Trade union dialogues (refer to Indicator 5.1.1) Media Advocacy: LRS convened a workshop with the Amakhozikazi to develop a collective understanding and appreciation for the role of advocacy, including the kinds of associated activities and tools that can be used to promote visibility and valuing of the work of the voluntary food handlers. One activity that has helped VFHs to rally and create a sense of ownership and personal and professional pride in their work was the creation/production of a song. The song, which represents the collective voice of the VFH and their aspirations to be visible and valued, has been used as an effective advocacy tool with stakeholders. Target is annual, will increase each period In 2023, AAAS supported five solidarity/urgent actions in four states: • In response to the flooding and damage caused by Tropical Cyclone Biparjoy, Netri women in Rajasthan stepped in to help with the relief effort by aiding disaster-affected communities and families to inventory their damages; complete forms; and distribute aid. • Also in Rajasthan (Sirohi District), Netri women organized to prevent child or forced marriages during Akshaya Tritiya (annual Jain and Hindu spring festival), a time considered auspicious for marriages and other new ventures. They succeeded in disrupting two child marriage cases in Pindwara and three cases of forced marriage in Mount Abu. • Netri women supported a widowed woman to cover the costs of her daughter’s “last rituals”. Because the women’s daughter had committed suicide, the paternal family refused to give her a ‘decent burial’. Suicide in India is condemned socially and considered a criminal offense. • In Maharashtra, women urged members of Parliament to take a public stand against the structural violence visited on women forest dwellers asserting or defending their land rights and to issue a public declaration of support of women’s groups. • In Uttarakhand, the cover-up of the alleged murder of a young migrant woman by a politician’s son brought Netri women together to express solidarity and demand justice for her. As part of this mobilization, women drew the attention of the state government to the safety and protection needs of migrant women and the need for appropriate migrant and gender-based violence services. Target is annual, will increase each period In Maharashtra, when state funds were allocated for building multi-purpose centers in tribal villages, Women leaders held meetings, raised ₹3,500 through community contributions, and presented their proposal to the district magistrate. Women collectively protested the initially proposed site located 5 km away and inaccessible for children. In Uttarakhand, for example, the tireless advocacy of women has resulted in compensation being allocated following natural disasters, a direct result of their dialogue with government agencies. Target is annual, will increase each period Women leaders influenced a formal resolution calling for just implementation of FRA and protection from forced evacuation. This reflects collective solidarity action amplifying grassroots forest rights concerns to state systems. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. The midline target is set at 50% of the endline target. Target was not met. Women forest dwellers defending or claiming their individual and community forest rights are routinely subject to a range of violations and attacks. As women’s rights awareness under the Forestry Rights Act increases, such incidents are prompting the mobilization of women across communities to demonstrate the violence perpetrated or condoned by State governments. In 2022, there were two incidents, one in Uttarakhand and the other in Chhattisgarh states, which spurred acts of solidarity protests among women community leaders and local women’s rights groups. In what became known as the Helang case in Uttarakhand, these protests led to an influencing opportunity for AAAS and other organizations and groups (Uttarakhand Mahila Manch) to create a discourse around women’s forest rights by educating the State government on the provisions of the Forest Rights Act and to advocate for its proper implementation. In Chhattisgarh, women mobilized to protest the rape of a woman with a disability. The encroachment of industrial and mining on forest and agricultural land is undermining the community land rights of indigenous people in India. In Chhattisgarh, women, including those trained by AAAS, banded together to protest the Jindal Corporation’s capture of their lands without due process. The women took the matter to court and successfully had the decision withdrawn. As a result, the State Government was compelled to withdraw the land license of the land granted to the Jindal Corporation. MKSS and Netri women took part in joint advocacy initiatives calling for greater transparency and accountability in the implementation of government’s schemes laws, policies and programmes. Netri women also participated in a public hearing for a proposed mining project. Despite resistance to their participation, women were able to register their demands formally by protested against the initiative which would harm the environment. Target is annual, will increase each period Women candidates in panchayat elections were provided leadership skills, and their participation in the Forest Rights Committee was ensured. 2.Another woman leader from Rajsthan State has presented her initiative and their problem at State level consultation organized by the State Agency.3. Uttarakhand team has constantly had dialogue with government agencies resulting in getting compensation against natural calamity according to the guideline of Forest Right Act. 4.Rajasthan team has initiated putting women’s name first as IFR claimant in application during form submission and some of these applications were recognized too. 5..In Maharashtra’s context women are actively participating in preparing forest conservation and management plan of recognized community forest under Forest Right Act 2006. Target is annual, will increase each period PU! supported women’s transition from community organising to formal political participation, including contesting local elections. Women exercised leadership in governance forums and movement spaces at multiple levels. Participation in MAKAAM Convention International Women’s Day consultations World Environment Day consultations Women contesting gram panchayat elections (Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh) As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period Target is annual, will increase each period Target is annual, will increase each period Target is annual, will increase each period In Maharashtra, particularly in the Gadchiroli district, women who are members of Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs)—groups of 300 people dedicated to the collective marketing of non-timber forest products (NTFPs)—are successfully managing the collective marketing of NTFPs. Target is annual, will increase each period Five collective forest-produce enterprises enabled 700 women to receive fair prices through aggregation and direct bank payments. This strengthened women’s economic agency and collective control over forest-based livelihoods. CA_ON-ONT-1783682-PU1-LB Gender at Work Power Up! is a consortium of four women’s rights organisations: Just Associates (JASS, lead organisation), a feminist movement support organisation rooted in the Global South; Coalition of African Lesbians (CAL), a queer, Pan-African, feminist organisation; Yayasan Pemberdayaan Perempuan Kepala Keluarga (PEKKA), a national women-headed family empowerment network in Indonesia; and Gender at Work (G@W), an international feminist knowledge network. Power Up! will engage with women human rights defenders (WHRD) and their organisations and networks, particularly those that represent constituencies that have been marginalised in their communities and social movements (LBQ3 women, HIV+ women, sex workers, women workers and rural and indigenous women). Together, we will be building, organising, mobilising and transforming power on three strategic agendas of ‘bodies, voices and resources’. G@W Partner D in Lebanon Gender at Work info@genderatwork.org https://genderatwork.org/ 123 Slater Street Ottawa ON Canada Lebanon Women’s rights organisations and movements, and government institutions 55924 112406 126172 169655 114995 579152 outgoing commitment to Partner D in Lebanon for the whole period 2021-2025 Gender at Work Partner D in Lebanon 38048 1st disbursement to partner D in Lebanon in 2021 Gender at Work Partner D in Lebanon 19270 2nd disbursement to partner D in Lebanon in 2021 Gender at Work Partner D in Lebanon 15298 Till Q3 2021 Direct Cost in MENA Gender at Work Partner D in Lebanon 1388 Till Q3 2021 Indirect Cost in MENA Gender at Work Partner D in Lebanon 14083 Till Q4 2021 Direct Cost in MENA Gender at Work Partner D in Lebanon 23928 Till Q4 2021 All activity Cost in MENA Gender at Work Partner D in Lebanon 1227 Till Q4 2021 Indirect Cost in MENA Gender at Work Partner D in Lebanon 37978 1st disbursement to partner D in Lebanon in 2022 Gender at Work Partner D 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Partner D in Lebanon 85851 1st disbursement Partner D in Lebanon in 2024 Gender at Work Partner D in Lebanon 14972 2nd disbursement Partner D in Lebanon in 2024 Gender at Work Partner D in Lebanon 11974 3rd disbursement Partner D in Lebanon in 2024 Gender at Work Partner D in Lebanon 25879 4th disbursement Partner D in Lebanon in 2024 Gender at Work Partner D in Lebanon 4350 Till Q1 2024 Direct Cost in MENA Gender at Work Partner D in Lebanon 7222 Till Q1 2024 All activity Cost in MENA Gender at Work Partner D in Lebanon 141 Till Q1 2024 Indirect Cost in MENA Gender at Work Partner D in Lebanon 9800 Till Q2 2024 Direct Cost in MENA Gender at Work Partner D in Lebanon 8011 Till Q2 2024 All activity Cost in MENA Gender at Work Partner D in Lebanon 1835 Till Q2 2024 Indirect Cost in MENA Gender at Work Partner D in Lebanon 4491 Till Q3 2024 Direct Cost in MENA Gender at Work Partner D in Lebanon 51487 Till Q3 2024 All activity Cost in MENA Gender at Work Partner D in Lebanon 1923 Till Q3 2024 Indirect Cost in MENA Gender at Work Partner D in Lebanon 16622 Till Q4 2024 Direct Cost in MENA Gender at Work Partner D in Lebanon 60449 Till Q4 2024 All activity Cost in MENA Gender at Work Partner D in Lebanon 3324 Till Q4 2024 Indirect Cost in MENA Gender at Work Partner D in Lebanon 65680 1st disbursement Partner D in Lebanon in 2025 Gender at Work Partner D in Lebanon 13640 2nd disbursement Partner D in Lebanon in 2025 Gender at Work Partner D in Lebanon 9472 3rd disbursement Partner D in Lebanon in 2025 Gender at Work Partner D in Lebanon 1948 4th disbursement Partner D in Lebanon in 2025 Gender at Work Partner D in Lebanon 25104 5th disbursement Partner D in Lebanon in 2025 Gender at Work Partner D in Lebanon 22585 Till Q1 2025 Direct Cost in MENA Gender at Work Partner D in Lebanon 4004 Till Q1 2025 All activity Cost in MENA Gender at Work Partner D in Lebanon 14557 Till Q2 2025 Direct Cost in MENA Gender at Work Partner D in Lebanon 14346 Till Q2 2025 All activity Cost in MENA Gender at Work Partner D in Lebanon 20076 Till Q3 2025 Direct Cost in MENA Gender at Work Partner D in Lebanon 10751 Till Q3 2025 All activity Cost in MENA Gender at Work Partner D in Lebanon 17196 Till Q4 2025 Direct Cost in MENA Gender at Work Partner D in Lebanon 21955 Till Q4 2025 All activity Cost in MENA Gender at Work Partner D in Lebanon As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. At the midline, it is expected that 50% of all country targets of this indicator have been reached. For IATI, this indicator will show the 5 year target both for midline and endline as it cannot be predicted in advance which ones will be completed. In Lebanon, program partner Collective for Research and Training on Development -Action (CRTDA) joined with allies to block legislation that would limit the constitutional rights of members of the LGBTQI+ community (WRGE 5.2.1/5.1.1). As a signatory to the Feminist Charter, CRTDA supported a statement that condemned these human rights violations( SCS041/6.1.1). In 2022, the State Council, Lebanon’s highest administrative court, turned down the legislation. Deep dives and regional dialogues indicate that the prior existence of micro-projects that brought womxn and LBTQI+ people together to explore gender stereotypes and support space for dialogue provided a foundation that programme partners used to organize quickly around the proposed law. Policy discussions with municipalities in Lebanon – advocacy for gender-sensitive crisis management policies and women’s rights during humanitarian response. Policy paper on elderly women’s rights (Tunisia – Kadirat NGO) – generated discussions with local policy makers and city councils on women’s rights and protections. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. The midline target is set at 50% of the endline target. 16 Days of Activism campaign (Lebanon) – digital advocacy campaign amplifying feminist voices and highlighting women’s role in crisis response. PWWSD safe spaces and advocacy mechanisms (Palestine) – created protection and support mechanisms for women facing gender-based violence. The Palestine Before project – safe spaces for women to share experiences of trauma and resilience, fostering collective healing and bodily autonomy. Mental health & resilience training (April 28, 2025 – Lebanon) “You Are Not Alone” psychosocial safe spaces (Palestine) Feminist reflection spaces & outcome harvesting sessions (Lebanon) GBV-focused safe space center (Tunisia – Kadirat) CRTD.A created structured feminist safe spaces addressing trauma, GBV, and bodily autonomy across three countries. Women reported reduced fear, increased self-confidence, and greater ability to speak publicly about violence and rights. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. The midline target is set at 50% of the endline target. Women’s leadership workshop (Lebanon) – three-day training for 24 women including municipal election candidates and community leaders. Nisaa FM journalism training programme (Palestine) – trained 65 young women journalists and expanded feminist media reach to over 509,000 listeners. Intergenerational dialogues (Tunisia – Kadirat NGO) – strengthened feminist knowledge exchange and women’s participation in community and policy discussions. Mental Health and Resilience Training (EmpowerHer Programme) Training session addressing psychosocial trauma, violence, and resilience among women activists. Participants discussed the links between violence, political participation, and women’s bodily autonomy. Safe Feminist Reflection Spaces (Outcome Harvesting Workshop) Dialogue session where participants reflected on experiences of violence, political harassment, and collective protection strategies. Enabled feminist agenda setting around safety in political and civic spaces. “You Are Not Alone” Psychosocial Support Spaces Safe space sessions organised with partners in Palestine and Lebanon to address trauma, violence, and collective healing among women activists. Focus on bodily autonomy and safety in contexts of conflict and displacement. Feminist Safe Space Hub (Kadirat Initiative – Tunisia/Lebanon collaboration) Intergenerational safe space discussing gender-based violence, safety, and bodily autonomy within feminist organising. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. At the midline, it is expected that 50% of all country targets of this indicator have been reached. For IATI, this indicator will show the 5 year target both for midline and endline as it cannot be predicted in advance which ones will be completed. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. The midline target is set at 50% of the endline target. Regional feminist alliance coordination during crisis (Lebanon) – feminist organizations coordinated advocacy and relief efforts through networks and digital platforms. Advocacy networks and regional/global partnerships (Palestine) – Doria partners amplified women’s voices and strengthened feminist advocacy collaborations. EmpowerHer 3-day pre-election leadership training (April–May 2025) Public procurement law training Women’s quota & municipal governance session Digital personal branding & AI advocacy workshops (Sept & Nov 2025) National digital advocacy campaign amplifying women candidates CRTD.A directly strengthened women’s participation in municipal elections through legal, emotional resilience, and governance training. Four women transitioned into elected municipal decision-makers, demonstrating concrete influence in formal political spaces. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. The midline target is set at 50% of the endline target. Regional feminist alliance coordination during crisis (Lebanon) – feminist organizations coordinated advocacy and relief efforts through networks and digital platforms. Advocacy networks and regional/global partnerships (Palestine) – Doria partners amplified women’s voices and strengthened feminist advocacy collaborations. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. At the midline, it is expected that 50% of all country targets of this indicator have been reached. For IATI, this indicator will show the 5 year target both for midline and endline as it cannot be predicted in advance which ones will be completed. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. The midline target is set at 50% of the endline target. Women-led cooperatives are helping their families and communities to cope with the country’s multi-layered crises by creating direct and indirect job opportunities. CRTDA supported four women’s cooperatives in the Mount Lebanon Governorate and in south Lebanon to strengthen rural women’s economic livelihood and resilience. Women-led micro-projects (Lebanon) – three funded initiatives supporting community needs and women’s economic resilience during crisis. Digital marketing training for women entrepreneurs (Lebanon) – strengthened women’s economic independence and sustainability of businesses. Vocational economic workshops (Tunisia – Kadirat NGO) – 10 trainings on traditional food production, knitting and herbal distillation enabling income generation.Participatory procurement for women cooperatives (industrial equipment) Personal branding & digital income generation workshops Intergenerational economic hub (Tunisia – Kadirat) Women’s cooperatives eliminated rental costs through participatory equipment procurement, strengthening economic sovereignty. Digital strategy workshops expanded market access, supporting autonomous income generation beyond donor dependence. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. The midline target is set at 50% of the endline target. Lajee Center cooperative initiatives (Palestine) – Palestinian kitchen and cooperative economic activities strengthening collective economic resilience. SLETATE social enterprise initiatives (Palestine) – employment opportunities and feminist entrepreneurship through sustainable enterprise models.Public Procurement Law Training Training for women activists and leaders on procurement law and how public resources are distributed. Participants discussed how procurement systems affect women’s economic opportunities and how to advocate for fair access Feminist Economic Dialogue within the EmpowerHer Programme Leadership training sessions that included discussion on women’s economic participation, barriers to employment, and economic independence as a foundation for political participation Outcome Harvesting / Reflection Workshop Strategic reflection space where partner organisations discussed structural economic barriers facing women and strategies for strengthening economic justice advocacy. Participatory Procurement Process for Women’s Cooperative Equipment Dialogue around economic alternatives and collective economic initiatives supporting women’s cooperatives. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period not working with youth Target is annual, will increase each period Target (youth) exceeded. CRTDA, through its partnership with Doria Feminist Fund, provided technical and financial support to the Ettijah Rap Group for Girls in Palestine. The Ettijah Rap Group for Girls, the first all-girls hip hop collective in Palestine, uses music, rap in particular, as a form of voice of feminist resistance and civic engagement. Support aimed at increasing and empowering refugee girls to participate in community activities. Psychosocial support sessions (12 hours total), guided by experienced facilitators, sought to strengthen the resilience of twelve young women in the Dheisheh refugee camp in Bethlehem by helping them to cope with life under Israeli occupation. In addition, three open debate workshops were held to raise awareness on gender equality and human rights and to offer a safe space for young women to discuss and reflect on these issues and themes, particularly on the rights of refugees, women and children. In Tulkarem, 20 young women benefitted from rights awareness sessions and workshops convened by the Tulkarem Women's Community Center. See also indicator 41.1b. Target is annual, will increase each period In Palestine, CRTDA through its partnership with Nisaa FM: Created job opportunities for female journalists in Gaza, trained 65 young journalists in crisis reporting, and expanded reach to over 509,000 listeners. Target is annual, will increase each period A three-day leadership workshop for 24 women, including municipal election candidates, activists and community leaders was implemented Target is annual, will increase each period Leadership trainings, consultations, convention participation As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period The capacity building program targeted 20 women representatives from a diverse background and various districts of Lebanon representing different CSOs and have meaningful impact on their local societies.The training adopted interactive and participatory methods: working groups, role plays, case studies, etc. A variety of learning methods such as brainstorming and utilization of the participants’ personal experience were employed to stimulate interest and meet the different questions of the participants. The first day with trainer Alia Awada, a feminist activist and managing editor of Sharikawalaken feminist website, showed that the participants have very basic knowledge on gender concepts and intersectionality. After the general introduction and brainstorming, they began to identify the different forms of violence that can be economic, legal and social, not just sexual, physical and psychological. Working in groups, they prepared to conduct a TV and press interview, and most importantly learned how to present their demands to relevant authorities. Preparations were made for role-playing to highlight the characteristics of leadership, such as communication skills, persuasion, listening. A role play was done and the group were divided into small group to observe the attitudes of the members of the role play. The sessions provided practical and technical guidance on how to best prepare for a lobbying meeting with stakeholders and other types of interviews. The last day of training focused on the concept of advocacy, its impact on decision-makers and individual lives, and how to use it to change people's actions and views. Due to the participants' lack of awareness regarding advocacy in general, the trainer discussed its concepts and techniques, as well as how to use them in contemporary environments and public spaces. Photos and videos of the capacity building program here. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ovDmYJa-Ia1amuf8jW2rRwuxcGTd_RNw?usp=sharing The results of the workshop evaluations showed enhanced knowledge on gender concepts, gender division of labor and a better understanding on advocacy tools. For the purposes of this project, these outcomes are taken as a proxy for increased confidence, political skills and consciousness. These new skills, tools and confidence will be key to enabling participants to articulate, strategize and to advocacy work for their specific areas of engagement. Target is annual, will increase each period In Lebanon, CRTD.A convened a three-day, capacity building workshop attended by 15 women representing different CSOs and women’s groups from across Lebanon to strengthen leadership and project management skills. The workshop also introduced the concept of community mobilization as a building block for movement-building within communities. Through small group exercises, it engaged participants in the use of community mobilization tools and techniques such as analyzing and classifying different actors, developing an influence matrix, and building community support through social mobilization. Post-workshop feedback found that participants valued the new knowledge they had acquired and reported on having strengthened their leadership and project management skills. Moreover, the wparticipants forged important connections, formed personal relations, and are able to voice and possibly act collectively on women demands within their local contexts. As part of an accompaniement component to the capacity building programme, participants were asked to develop micro-proects (community-based interventions) which responded to the needs of women and adolescent girls in their community contexts. CRTDA selected three micro-projects for implementation. See indicator 6.1.1 for more detail. In Palestine, the Tulkarem Women’s Community Center (TWCC) held a series of human rights awareness raising sessions and workshops with nine beneficiary groups of women, including, one youth group, two women’s cooperatives and six Women Shadow Councils (see indicator 4.2.1). Women were trained on their entitlements as rights-holders in the context of international human rights instruments (i.e. Universal Declaration of Human Rights, CEDAW, and other conventions and treaties) and national legislative frameworks; including on protection; gender-based violence, economic rights and decent work; public and political participation at community level, including the right to participate in elections. Women also learned about the obligations of duty-bearers, such as the role of judicial authorities in protecting women and the national referral system for women GBV survivors. In addition, the TWCC convened four dialogues with women, experts and decision-makers on the need to eliminate structural barriers and discriminatory norms that preclude women from participating in the labor market, particularly in non-traditional areas of work (such as taxi or truck drivers). In Tunisia, G@W supported Kadirat, a national NGO, to implement an inter-generational project which brings together young and older women. The intergenerational space and dialogues led to three key results: it has mitigated the social isolation of the older women and provided them with a source of income to raise their standard of living; enabled young women to gain new income generating skills to sustain them during periods of unemployment and it has safeguarded and preserved local/traditional food knowledge by passing skills such as making traditional sweets and fruit jams; distilling rose, orange blossom, and geranium water, to the younger generation. The convening of the inter-generational space created an important sense of belonging and inclusion, particularly for the older women. It was a space where they felt seen and valued and engaged in meaningful and productive work/activities. Moreover, these social interactions helped forge a collective solidarity with young women. In the words of one young Tunisian activist: “I would like to thank you for the wonderful work done to help women over 60 to be financially independent. In fact, this project has not only helped older women financially but more importantly, given them hope for the future. The project has restored their feelings of worth; in other words, as active citizens in society. It is hard to deny that in Arab countries, in general, women's roles are marginalized, so what can be said about women over 60? This is what makes this specific project unique: the joy, the enthusiasm, and the motivation I see in their eyes because of the project has been invaluable.” Target is annual, will increase each period In Palestine, the Doria Feminist Fund provides support to the Palestine Before project; a project focused on creating a “live” archive/oral recorded history of conversations about Palestine and documenting the collective struggle and resistance of the Palestinian people. With support from the PU! programme, the Palestine Before project has created spaces to capture the voices, personal recollections, experiences, and histories of the last generation of Palestinian women (Nakhba survivors) who were alive and witnessed the promise of liberation sweeping the world before 1948. Through a series of intergenerational conversations, the project is prompting important and emotional conversations about displacement, belonging, and creating a sense of home in exile. In view of the ethnic cleansing and genocide in Gaza, the Palestine Before Project is incorporating the stories, memories, and documentary evidence of Palestinians in Gaza, as their history, culture and presence is under threat of erasure. In Tunisia, Kadirat, a national NGO, continued to implement its inter-generational project bringing together young and older women in Megrine. Thanks to leadership training, intergenerational dialogue and skills-building workshops, these convenings have created an important sense of belonging and inclusion, particularly for the older women through their interactions and forged solidarity with young women. Women report feeling more self-confidence and optimistic about their future, including in their own agency; older women report feeling less isolated and more valued. Kadirat also provided women survivors of gender-based violence with psychological support sessions to boost their self-confidence and self-leadership skills. These sessions created a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where survivors could heal from trauma; develop coping strategies, rebuild self-esteem, and make informed decisions, including reporting the abuse and seeking legal protection. Women reported feeling acknowledged (seen) and valued and having their sense of hope for the future restored. As part of a broader recovery, particularly their financial/economic autonomy, women also benefitted from business development trainings which enhanced their skills in project management and business. Target is annual, will increase each period Nisaa FM: Created job opportunities for female journalists in Gaza, trained 65 young journalists in crisis reporting, and expanded reach to over 509,000 listeners. Target is annual, will increase each period Lebanon: The “EmpowerHer” training series, for 22 participants, just before the municipal elections. This intensive, three-day workshop was specifically designed to support women preparing to run municipal elections, with the clear objective of providing women candidates with the practical knowledge, emotional resilience, and legal tools they needed to navigate Lebanon’s tough political arena, which remains rife with gender-based barriers and entrenched patriarchal attitudes. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period DAMJ organized and held Queer University, the first of its kind in the MENA region, from 18 – 22 December 2023. It brought together more than 70 gender diverse individuals, which included at least 40 self-identifying LBQ Tunisians and three African, transgender asylum seekers from Cameroon for five days of intensive intellectual exchange, sharing and learning. Queer University was held against a backdrop of severe political repression, systematic erosion of human rights safeguards, repeated targeting by authorities of human rights defenders, social justice activists and serious abuses against LGBTQ+ persons and African LGBTQ+ asylum seekers in Tunisia. Target is annual, will increase each period In Tunisia, Kadirat NGO led intergenerational dialogues and 10 vocational workshops, which provide women with leadership and economic opportunities with traditional food production, knitting, and herbal distillation. Target is annual, will increase each period The “EmpowerHer” training series had 1 LBQTI person As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period Target exceeded. The power up project in Lebanon has launched a support package aiming at equipping women cooperative with relevant equipment to advance, ease, and support their engagement within the value chain thus enhancing food security and livelihoods. Three Women cooperatives were strengthened technically and politically:Ain Lawz Cooperative; Jana Al Basateen cooperative; and Kawkaba cooperative .They were actively participating in the process of prioritizing their needs, solicitation of the quotation, negotiating with suppliers – which usually is not the case with the rural women in Lebanon. For example, partners were supported through a participatory process of developing criteria for procurement that both allowed them to prioritize procurement from local manufacturer and to determine the machines’ appropriateness to the cooperatives, specifications, prices, usage, capabilities and reliability. Opportunites were also facilitated to ensure that women cooperatives were able to communicate to share common goals and concerns. In follow up interviews, women cooperatives reported being extremely satisfied of the participatory approach adopted by the project and indicated that this is the first time where a project has shared the procurement process details and engaged them in a consultative and collaborative discussions during the procurement process initiation, detailing, and offer soliciting. The women have created new linkages and communication pathways with the available suppliers, and have more information on equipment due to their discussions with suppliers and field visits. These communications, links and meetings facilitated by the project are essential for women cooperatives and have strengthened their capacities on manufacturing and operating details of the new equipment as well as the pre-owned equipment. Target is annual, will increase each period Target exceeded. As a result of CRTDA's support in Lebanon, Palestine and Tunisia, approximately 20 organisations have strengthened their organizational capacities. In Palestine, this includes the Ettijah Rap Group for Girls, the Tulkarem Women's Community Center, 6 Women Shadow Councils and two women's cooperatives. In Lebanon, in addition to CRTDA, this includes two women's cooperatives and six grassroots organizations (4 women-led, 2 youth-led). In Tunisia, this includes Kadirat, a national NGO, that focuses on women’s rights related to issues of political participation, economic empowerment, ending GBV/VAWG and advocating for law reform on gender equality and VAWG. Target is annual, will increase each period Through PU!-support, the capacities of five organizations have been strengthened. Lebanon: Women’s Union Society and Houdou’ Association, a youth-led organization for psycho- social support. Palestine: Al Manar Society for Culture and Creativity and The Palestine Before Documentary Film and Advocacy Project. As part of the Doria Feminist Fund’s grantmaking approach, grantees are provided with capacity building accompaniment support. Tunisia: The Retirees Club. Target is annual, will increase each period Three women-led micro projects were funded to address community needs, but amid the 2024 war, these projects adapted to provide emergency relief and support for displaced families. Target is annual, will increase each period PU! funding strengthened institutional continuity, administrative training, procurement law mastery, and digital advocacy capacity. Flexible funding preserved feminist spaces during war, donor withdrawal, and civic repression. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period DAMJ convened Queer University held from 18 – 22 December 2023 against a backdrop of severe political repression, systematic erosion of human rights safeguards, repeated targeting by authorities of human rights defenders, social justice activists and serious abuses against LGBTQ+ persons and African LGBTQ+ asylum seekers in Tunisia. Queer University, the first of its kind in the MENA region, brought together more than 70 gender diverse individuals, which included at least 40 self-identifying LBQ Tunisians and three transgender , including and three African asylum seekers from Cameroon for five days of intensive intellectual exchange, sharing and learning. Target is annual, will increase each period 16 days of activism digital campaign reached over 184,000, amplifying feminist voices with a strengthened feminist leadership, resilience, and advocacy ensuring women’s active role in a crisis response Target is annual, will increase each period As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period The project in Lebanon built one strategic alliance with OXFAM for its 16 days of activism campaign. OXFAM’s suggested to have CRTDA as its MENA strategic partner and post the ‘16 days of activism campaign’ social media material on OXFAM's social media platforms. In line with Power Up – MENA strategic objectives, the Social Media Campaign was designed to raise awareness of the general audience on economic gender-based violence EGBV with direct messages aiming towards combating and ending EGBV against women and girls and increase the outreach of CRTD.A.A Facebook page and increase the visibility of Power Up project through posts highlighting its main activities and empowerment processes. The target of 8 new/diverse alliances was not met in year 1, although this one new alliance was a big win for the project in that it greatly expands the visibility of the project and creates opportunitiies for further leveraging influence and support. In 2022 the project will place greater emphasis on building and documenting new/diverse alliances. OXFAM have contacted CRTD.A to collaborate for 2022's global campaign on inequality and how it interacts with gender-based violence, and would like to talk about using some of the media material produced or all of it to create unbranded materials to run a campaign that will highlight how women, girls, trans and non-binary people had been robbed by the rigged economic system prior to the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2022. Target is annual, will increase each period Target exceeded. Through the Doria Feminist Fund, the Power Up! programme supported the Tulkarem Women Community Center in its role on the Tulkarem Community Accountability Commission. The Commission is made up of CSO representatives that work closely with the municipality of Tulkarem to plan and design community initiatives. As a member of this Commission, the TWCC increased the debate on safeguarding women’s rights and priorities through its advocacy activities and contributed to planning activities to support women. In Tunisia, Kadirat collaborated with different stakeholders in the Ben Arous governorate, including the local mayor (who is a woman) and women representatives of the Ministry of Women, Elderly, and Children who attended the project’s advocacy event and publically highlighted the project’s relevance to the needs of both older and young women. Target is annual, will increase each period In collaboration with Not2A Feminist Lab, a feminist run media company, CRTDA in Lebanon launched the "Voices of Women" advocacy campaign on CRTDA's social media (Instagram and Facebook) as part of its 16 Days of Activism. The campaign profiled women in politics in the MENA region and produced two informative infographics. The campaign also featured the voices and views of local women activists in Lebanon and drew from some of the participants who had attended the capacity building training. The campaign garnered good results across both social media platforms, considering that it took place against the backdrop of the war on Gaza, and can be attributed to the informative, concise, and creative content which was tailored to suit both platforms' formats. On Facebook, the campaign generated 262, 323 Impressions, reached 210,548 people online, received 221, 000 and 219, 247 engagements. The audience's positive reception was evident in the high engagement on the posts and in the comment sections. On Instagram, the campaign generated 859 910 Impressions, reached 638 104 people online, and received 792 009 views and 1, 141 engagements including 974 likes, 11 comments and 61 shares. Through Instagram, CRTDA was able to reach a larger audience especially the young generation which engaged and supported by liking and sharing the campaign’s content. During the campaign period, both CRTDA FB and Instagram pages gained more visibility and drew new followers. CRTD.A was able to establish new synergies and partnerships with different CSOs and WROs. These synergies have allowed beneficiaries to enhance their knowledge and inter-linkages with peer organizations. These synergies have allowed CRTD.A to expand its outreach to new areas.Doria Feminist Fund as part of a broader feminist funding network led the development of a multi-layered emergency response to support women and queer groups in Palestine. It is in a unique position to map the current landscape of organising and support, and to direct funding to the most pressing needs of underserved communities. In Tunisia, Kadirat collaborated with different stakeholders in the Ben Arous Governorate, including the Retirees Club, Local Scout Movement, El Aman Women’s Shelter, VAW Regional Commission and the Commission of the Elderly within the the Ministry of women, Children, Seniors and Family Affairs. Target is annual, will increase each period In 2024, Doria Feminist Fund has partnered with the African Women Development Fund and other African feminist organization on a project that strives to combat the pushback on the rights that we are witnessing due to rise and strengthening of the anti-rights and anti-gender movements. In Palestine, Al Manar Society's participation in the AWID Conference created valuable opportunities to connect with diverse organizations and establish meaningful international partnerships. They also formed partnerships with local and international organizations, such as the Global Solidarity Network with Palestinians, which connected 12 volunteer teachers worldwide to educate young refugee women. PWWSD has established a partnership the Chamber of Commerce and forged international academic and organizational collaborations through screenings and discussions in the United States, while engaging diaspora communities and creative professionals to support its Living Archive initiative, and Lajee Center established partnerships with professionals to provide psychological and social support, while leveraging international platforms like the AWID conference to collaborate with funders and global advocates for women’s rights. Also, through Doria, Shams Karajah, who is the Grants Manager at Nisaa FM, participated in the Trueque workshop organized by Numun Fund on Feminist Tech & Women’s Funds Peer Exchange and met with a lot of feminist movements, stakeholders and women rights organization and introduced Nisaa FN work to them. In Lebanon, CRTD.A is an active member of the Lebanese Feminist Platform, and has worked collectively with sister feminist organizations to support the emergency response during the war and to advocate for the quota law to ensure an equitable representation of women in the decision-making spheres at the national and local levels. In Tunisia, and due to the project, a strengthened collaboration with the retiree’s club, the city council and the community leaders were formed. Kadirat have also met with the regional council who expressed their wish to duplicate the project in other towns. Target is annual, will increase each period No formal new alliances created Existing feminist network deepened As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period Target not met. One solidarity action was reported, though its reach was significant and took up significant time of the team. In line with Power Up – MENA strategic objectives, the Social Media Campaign was designed to raise awareness of the general audience on economic gender-based violence EGBV with direct messages aiming towards combating and ending EGBV against women and girls and increase the outreach of CRTD.A Facebook page and increase the visibility of Power Up project through posts highlighting its main activities and empowerment processes. The video and posts were posted on CRTD.A social media page during the 16 days of activism and have reached over 400000 viewers.The social media report showing the campaign reach, number of viewers alongside the engagement that took place on the posts are illustrated in the media report annexed to this report. The video was posted on Oxfam Twitter page on 21 December here. The links for videos and posts on CRTD.A Facebook page: https://fb.watch/anXF3a9Tky/\ https://fb.watch/anXIyBUswU/ https://www.facebook.com/CRTDA/photos/a.253258921452846/4379712335474130/ https://www.facebook.com/CRTDA/photos/a.630191400426261/4382872038491493/ Target is annual, will increase each period Target is annual, will increase each period Lebanon was not exempt from the escalated backlash against the LGBTQ+ community across the MENA region. CRTD.A and other feminist organizations nevertheless continue to organize and advocate for the rights of all LGBTQI+ persons and all women in realizing and expressing their gender identity, and advancing an inclusive gender equality agenda on all levels. Target is annual, will increase each period In Lebanon, CRTD.A is an active member of the Lebanese Feminist Platform, and has worked collectively with sister feminist organizations to support the emergency response during the war and to advocate for the quota law to ensure an equitable representation of women in the decision-making spheres at the national and local levels. Through The Palestine Before project, CRTD.A: Documented and created safe spaces for women to share experiences of trauma and resilience, fostering empowerment through intergenerational healing. Target is annual, will increase each period Feminist media solidarity with No2ta Support for woman with disability facing political violence War emergency coordination & displacement response Sustained feminist safe spaces during backlash CRTD.A activated an existing feminist network to respond collectively to war, displacement, and electoral violence. Women mobilized rapid solidarity, resource-sharing, and emotional support mechanisms. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target exceeded. In 2022, CRTDA joined other activists, civil society and women’s rights organizations to advocate for the constitutional rights, including the right of free expression and assembly, of members of the LGBTQI+ community. This was in response to the unlawful banning of peaceful gatherings of LGBTQI people by the Lebanese authorities and a wave of anti-LGBQTI hate speech on social media by individuals, religious groups as well as homophobic statements by parliamentarians. As a signatory to the Feminist Charter in Lebanon, CRTDA supported the issuing of a statement condemning these human rights violations. Such coordinated action agency by feminist and civil society organizations helped to reinforce the exercising of free speech, re-open debates, create awareness and build support for human rights and freedoms for all as enshrined by the Lebanese Constitution. On 1 November 2022, the State Council, Lebanon’s highest administrative court, suspended the execution of this unlawful ban. For the second, consecutive year, CRTD.A launched a regional advocacy campaign to raise greater awareness of economic gender-based violence as an “invisible,” hidden and unrecognized form of violence experienced by women in the home, in the workplace, in society and in the law. It highlighted discriminatory laws related to inheritance, divorce and child custody that disadvantage women economically as well as the absence of support systems and services for women GBV survivors, such as the lack of safe women’s shelters, which would enable women to exit violent, intimate partner relationships and start anew. (see: https://www.facebook.com/CRTDA and https://www.instagram.com/crtda.lb/). This year, the campaign, held during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, increased its informational content, and used different formats (including a video, illustrations and carousels) on Facebook and Instagram. The campaign in 2022 reached approximately 125,000 people and generated a lot of social media engagement. Judging by the high numbers of FB “reactions”, “shares”, and on-line comments, CRTDA observed a greater receptivity (and less backlash than the previous year) to and support for the issue of economic gender-based violence. The campaign created a space for open dialogue and an opportunity to reframe the debate on controversial, ”taboo” topics through a more feminist lens. CRTDA supported women’s groups to design and implement three advocacy initiatives aimed at promoting feminist and alternative narratives and perspectives. Support through micro-grants formed part of the accompaniment support CRTDA provided to women that had been trained as part of the capacity building initiative. One microproject supported young feminist activists to plan and convene a one-day advocacy event to raise awareness of LGBTQI+ rights, promote social inclusion and combat harmful, discriminatory norms that perpetuate inter-generational gender and social inequalities and that have entrenched the stigmatization of the LGBTQI+ community in Lebanon. The advocacy event also sought to enhance public knowledge of existing laws and positive judicial verdicts on human rights. Another microproject trained eight refugee women on the repair of mobile phones as a means of bolstering their livelihood skills. Because of gender stereotypes, few women engaged in non-traditional work. An unintended (positive) contribution of this training – based on participant reflections- was that through the repair of mobile phones, women learned how to protect the digital records found in the phones of adolescent girls and young women theeby minimizing the extortion they might encounter from cell phone stores. To counter the hegemony of digital technology, especially over today’s youth, the third microproject sought to increase and integrate the public participation of Lebanese and refugee youth into local, civic actions. Through play and recreation, the project implemented a series of awareness-raising activities promoting the agency of youth engagement in the life of their communities. The midline target is set at 50% of the endline target. Support through micro-grants formed part of the accompaniment support CRTDA provided to women that had been trained as part of the capacity building initiative. Based on consultations held with their communities and endorsed by key community figures/leaders, women strategized, planned, coordinated, and executed two micro proects aimed at influencing potential voters and garnering electoral support for the municipal elections. The first micro-project (Baalishmay Public School project) addressed electricity disruptions and water shortages in a public school. Water scarcity in school bathrooms is not a matter of public health concern only; it also raised concerns related to the sexual and reproductive rights and health of young girls. Women organized and had a solar system installed. Now, the school benefits from an uninterrupted supply of water throughout the day an ample supply of electricity. The second micro-project, implemented with high school students, focused on rehabilitating the Choueifat Public Secondary School Garden in order to leverage its potential benefits. The project, designed to enrich students’ educational experience involved interactive sessions designed to impart valuable knowledge on agricultural activities, including tree pruning and planting. Women, together with the students, engaged the school director to advocate for the project; undertook several field visits; and met and consulted with agricultural scientists. The project's first phase prepared the land for agriculture and pruning the trees; the second phase (March 2024), will inaugurate the planting process for the upcoming agricultural season. Despite the postponement of the municipal elections, the microprojects demonstrated women’s agency and capacities in the life of communities, earning women leaders greater visibility and legitimacy to parlay into the next elections. Target is annual, will increase each period In Tunisia, the PU! contributed to empowering women through supporting economic initiatives, intergenerational dialogs, and local policy advocacy. Through vocational trainings, intergenerational dialogues, and exhibition, women and young girls gained skills, confidence, and leadership abilities, engaging in income generating activities and local policy discussions with local authorities led to greater recognition of elderly women’s efforts and rights National digital storytelling campaign Municipal election candidacies Public quota & procurement law advocacy sessions Women used collective capacity to contest elections, challenge vote-buying, and publicly advocate for quota reform. Four electoral victories represent direct transformation of decision-making power. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period Although we had originally planned to report on this indicator, during first year implementation it became apparent that there were results worth reporting. Rural women in Lebanon are among the most vulnerable groups of the population, marked by an increased incidence of poverty. Rural women still face a number of constraints (legal, cultural, socio-economic) and challenges to benefit from rural development, emphasized by persisting gender bias in the delivery of rural services. The agrifood cooperatives/associations comprise smallholder farmers, pastoralists, fisherfolks and small-scale food transformation units. Rural women mostly organize themselves and prove leadership positions in agro-processing and marketing and rural artisanal produce organizations. They come together for processing and marketing of agrifood products that include crop-based products (i.e. jams, pickles, olive oil, grape molasses, concentrated juice and distillates, water of roses, etc.), aromatic and medicinal herb-based products (e.g. thyme), dairy products (i.e. labneh, yogurt, kishik, shanklish, cheese, etc.) and local/traditional breads (e.g. bourghol and frikei). As such women’s-only cooperatives, face numerous challenges because of their lack of access to land and credit, which translates to their dependence on male farmers and sponsors, and as such yielding their enterprises unsustainable. Furthermore, women have very rare opportunities to develop their agricultural marketing knowledge and skills and do not benefit from partnerships with the private sector or suitable legal and institutional frameworks. As such, the power up project has launched a support package aiming at equipping women cooperative with relevant equipment to advance, ease, and support their engagement and voice within the value chain thus enhancing food security and livelihoods. The project is working with 3 women's cooperatives to build their capacity to engage directly with suppliers: 1- Ain Lawz Cooperative (15 members) , Bekaa Governorate - West Bekaa area – Ain Ata village 2- Jana Al Basateen cooperative (14 members) : Mount Lebanon governorate – Chouf Area - Batir Village; and 3- Kawkaba cooperative (12 members): South Governorate – Marjioun area – Kawkaba village. In the last quarter of the year, feedback from the women cooperatives suggest that they are satisfied of the participatory approach adopted by the project and indicated that this is the first time where a project has shared the procurement process details and engaged them in a consultative and collaborative discussions during the procurement process initiation, detailing, and offer soliciting. The women have created new linkages and communication pathways with the available suppliers, and have more information on equipment due to their discussions with suppliers and field visits. These communications, links and meetings facilitated by the project are essential for women cooperatives and have strengthened their capacities on manufacturing and operating details of the new equipment, Target is annual, will increase each period Target was met. A total of three economic initiatives were supported in Lebanon (2) and Tunisia (1). In Lebanon, women-led cooperatives are helping their families and communities to cope with the country’s multi-layered crises by creating direct and indirect job opportunities. In addition, working in and belonging to a cooperative has instilled a sense of pride among the women. CRTDA supported two women’s cooperatives: the Qarnayel Women’s Cooperative in the Mount Lebanon Governorate and the “Khalwet Women’s Cooperative in south Lebanon to strengthen rural women’s economic livelihood and resilience. Through the Power Up! programme, the “Qarnayel Women’s Cooperative and the Khalwet Women’s Cooperative procured and upgraded their equipment to increase the production and processing of local and traditional foods such as fruit jams, according to the season, rose water, syrups and molasses, sweets and pickles. Support to these cooperatives aimed at creating linkages to rural value chains and enhancing their access to local markets. [Note: The equipment was procured with full knowledge and informed consent that the equipment cannot be sold, returned or exchanged, or misused under any circumstances but only to help the cooperative achieve its goals.] In Tunisia, the Power Up! programme is supporting an inter-generational initiative to enhance the social and economic resilience of impoverished, older women living in isolation and young, unemployed women in rural areas. The initiative engaged older women to transmit and train young women on traditional food and artisanal knowledge and skills such as the distillation of floral water (i.e. rose, orange blossom, and geranium); making of fruit jam/preserves; and traditional embroidery. Through this, older women have been provided with a source of income and a space for collective solidarity; while young women have gained new skills to help them earn or supplement their income. Traditional and local knowledge has also been preserved. Target is annual, will increase each period In Lebanon, CRTDA has supported rural women’s economic livelihood and resilience through support to women-led cooperatives and individual women entrepreneurs. Women-led cooperatives have enabled families and communities to cope with the country’s multi-layered crises by generating family income and by creating direct and indirect job opportunities, especially women. In 2023, CRTDA provided support to the Ladies of the Montna Shughlna Association and the Qarnayel Women’s Cooperative in the form of time-saving equipment and through training sessions which supported them to bring several products to market. Women-led cooperatives were also able to expand their activities to include catering for special events and occasions within their community. This has helped women to generate additional income. CRTDA also supported 5 women entrepreneurs, many of whom are widowed or divorced, with training and provision of equipment and supplies to support their income-generating ventures. In Tunisia, the project has created a space for intergenerational knowledge transfer, to pass down local knowledge, including rose water distillation, making couscous grains, spices and Homemade pasta, traditional embroidery, traditional dishes. The women discovered new ways of generating/earning income with local, affordable ingredients. The intergenerational space and dialogues has led to three key results: it has mitigated the social isolation of the older women and provided them with a source of income to raise their standard of living; enabled young women to gain new income generating skills to sustain them during periods of unemployment. Target is annual, will increase each period In Lebanon 3 women-led micro projects were funded to address community needs, but amid the 2024 war, these projects adapted to provide emergency relief and support for displaced families. Target is annual, will increase each period Cooperative industrial equipment expansion (Lebanon) Intergenerational economic hub (Tunisia – Kadirat) Women’s collectives strengthened production autonomy through participatory procurement and intergenerational knowledge exchange. These initiatives reduced dependence on charity models and increased long-term economic sustainability. CA_ON-ONT-1783682-PU1-MZ Gender at Work Power Up! is a consortium of four women’s rights organisations: Just Associates (JASS, lead organisation), a feminist movement support organisation rooted in the Global South; Coalition of African Lesbians (CAL), a queer, Pan-African, feminist organisation; Yayasan Pemberdayaan Perempuan Kepala Keluarga (PEKKA), a national women-headed family empowerment network in Indonesia; and Gender at Work (G@W), an international feminist knowledge network. Power Up! will engage with women human rights defenders (WHRD) and their organisations and networks, particularly those that represent constituencies that have been marginalised in their communities and social movements (LBQ3 women, HIV+ women, sex workers, women workers and rural and indigenous women). Together, we will be building, organising, mobilising and transforming power on three strategic agendas of ‘bodies, voices and resources’. 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Mozambique As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. At the midline, it is expected that 50% of all country targets of this indicator have been reached. For IATI, this indicator will show the 5 year target both for midline and endline as it cannot be predicted in advance which ones will be completed. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. The midline target is set at 50% of the endline target. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. The midline target is set at 50% of the endline target. Eu Conto Feminist Festival – 16 Days of Activism participation (POR ELA) – advocacy on LBQT women’s sexual and reproductive rights and visibility. Community Dialogues on GBV Prevention (POR ELA) – forums addressing gender-based violence and healthcare discrimination affecting LBQT women. Educational materials on GBV prevention (POR ELA) – resources distributed through community forums raising awareness and strengthening community advocacy on violence prevention. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. At the midline, it is expected that 50% of all country targets of this indicator have been reached. For IATI, this indicator will show the 5 year target both for midline and endline as it cannot be predicted in advance which ones will be completed. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. The midline target is set at 50% of the endline target. Action research and work with allies in Mozambique led to greater voice and representation for womxn from the often marginalized north. Power Up! supported OPHENTA, a Mozambican feminist association, to convene a Northern Forum on Gender in Niassa. The forum included a wide variety of WROs, activists, government officials, and CSOs, and featured sessions on economic empowerment alternatives, the impact of climate change, and womxn’s access to land. It generated a position document and an advocacy plan to influence the regional development approach that the government of Mozambique is seeking to adopt (WRGE 5.2.1/5.3.1). These activities are now part of a core area of work under the program’s FEA strategy. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. The midline target is set at 50% of the endline target. OPHENTA: Feminist Economic Thinking Course (23 participants) Launch and consolidation of ‘Saber Fazer Economia’ digital platform Strategic Reflection Session WROs strengthened their collective political language to frame economic justice as inseparable from gender justice. Organisational practice shifts were reported, including integrating economic justice as a cross-cutting theme and building intersectional advocacy alliances. POR ELA: Political Leadership Workshop for LBQ Women (POR ELA) – training 21 women on governance and political advocacy. Online Advocacy & Digital Campaign Training (POR ELA) – digital advocacy skills training for 13 activists to strengthen feminist advocacy online. Elas Falam (“They Speak”) Dialogue Sessions (POR ELA) – community dialogue forums on leadership, discrimination, and feminist organising. Community Forums on Political Participation (POR ELA) – discussions promoting LBQT women’s engagement in civic and policy spaces.Political Empowerment Workshop (25 participants) Online Advocacy Skills Training (16 participants) THEY SPEAK – Civic Participation (25 participants) Community Dialogue Forum (50 participants) Storytelling Circle “Eu Existo” (25 participants) Ongoing WhatsApp civic mobilisation network (formed post-sessions) POR ELA significantly strengthened LBQ women’s political literacy, advocacy skills, and public voice through structured leadership training and digital activism education. Participants shifted from perceiving politics as exclusionary to identifying themselves as community-level political actors. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. At the midline, it is expected that 50% of all country targets of this indicator have been reached. For IATI, this indicator will show the 5 year target both for midline and endline as it cannot be predicted in advance which ones will be completed. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. The midline target is set at 50% of the endline target. PU! convened a series of action learning spaces with diverse set of staekholders on women's economic empowerment, including leaders of feminist organizations; participated in Women's World Congress and supported the Northern Forum on Gender in Niassa province. OPHENTA: Feminist Economics Popular Education Course (OPHENTA / PU! – April 2024) – training 11 women’s rights activists on feminist economic analysis and policy engagement. Feminist Economics Action Learning Research Workshops (OPHENTA) – participatory research exploring women’s economic experiences in public and digital economies. Tech Economy & Informal Women Traders Workshop – Nampula (OPHENTA) – workshop leading to the co-creation of a solidarity virtual store with informal women traders.In-person Feminist Economic Thinking Course Saber Fazer Economia knowledge platform (living digital library) Cross-organisational solidarity economy exchanges (e.g., OPHENTA–PEKKA, GMPIS cooperative design) The project demystified economics and positioned feminist economic alternatives (cooperatives, digital stores, savings groups) as movement strategies rather than isolated entrepreneurship. Exchanges catalysed concrete initiatives such as cooperative development and solidarity economy strengthening. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. The midline target is set at 50% of the endline target. Mutual Learning Exchange: OPHENTA–PEKKA (Indonesia study visit) – cross-movement learning on women-led economic models and solidarity stores. Development of Women’s Cooperative Initiative (GMPIS network with OPHENTA) – knowledge sharing on feminist cooperative economic models. Feminist Economics Knowledge Platform “saberfazereconomia” & Digital Library (OPHENTA) – open access learning resources supporting feminist economic organising.POR ELA: THEY SPEAK – Financial Independence Session (25 participants) Entrepreneurship & Economic Alternatives Session (25 participants) Digital Marketing & Advocacy for Entrepreneurs (integrated into online advocacy training – 16 participants) At least 3 participants launched income-generating initiatives and a proposal for queer women’s economic cooperative has been initiated. Economic dialogue sessions reframed financial independence as both survival and political resistance for LBQ women. Participants moved from informal income coping strategies toward structured entrepreneurial planning and cooperative imagination. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period not working with youth Target is annual, will increase each period Target is annual, will increase each period Through PU! Support, Gender at Work sponsored the participation of a young female activist from Fórum de Organizações Femininas do Niassa (FOFeN), a WRO based in Niassa Province, to the Feminist Camp on Economic Empowerment Community Based Women. Approximately 197 women from all over Mozambique attended the Feminist Camp, convened by the Grupo de Mulheres de Partilha de Ideias de Sofala (GPMIS). The young women found the opportunity and the space particularly important for movement building. Target is annual, will increase each period Target is annual, will increase each period Online Advocacy Training included 16 young LBQ women who demonstrate increased confidence in advocating for their rights and those of others online As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period In September, POR ELA held a political workshop for 21 LBQ women, improving their understanding of governance and advocacy from 45% to 85% (according to our survey). This was followed by online advocacy training, equipping 13 participants with digital tools, increasing their skills from 50% to 88%. Target is annual, will increase each period While there have been some initiatives in Mozambique to mainstream gender into economic policymaking and budgeting, by building womxn rights activists’ policy advocacy skills, support to improving womxn’s rights groups programming on economic issues has been much less. In 2024, PU! action learning research has offered continuous strategic support and advice, one co-designed feminist economics popular education course (23rd – 25th Abril 2024, attended by 11 women’s rights activists), and mutual learning two opportunities on economic issues to womxn’s rights organizations among womxn’s rights groups in Mozambique and beyond (ex: between OPHENTA and PEKKA first online and in person, in Indonesia, from the 16th to the 23rd November 2024) Target is annual, will increase each period not applicable Target is annual, will increase each period Workshop on Political Processes, Government Structure, and Electoral Participation Target is annual, will increase each period Participants demonstrate increased analytical confidence and strategic clarity As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period Por Elas engaged 110 LBQ women in a participatory action research process in Maputo and Nampula focused on exploring the multiple and intersecting barriers to access of economic empowerment opportunities. 51.7% of LBQ women were in the 18-25 age group while the remainder 48.3% fell within the 26-40 age group. LBQ women actively participated in defining and developing the research activities, ensuring that their specific perspectives and demands informed all stages of the research process. Using a range of participatory and inclusive methodologies, such as Photo Voice, Who Am I and Who Are They, Wheel of Life, focus groups and individual interviews, Por Elas was able to capture LBQ women’s perspectives and experiences in a comprehensive and inclusive manner. Recognizing the importance of creating a safe environment for LBQ engagement, Por Elas adopted a research approach which prioritized the creation of empathetic and supportive relationships, used active listening, respected womxn’s autonomy and protected their confidentiality. This care allowed LBQ women to trust the research process and to openly share their views and concerns without fear of judgment. Por Elas also provided LBQ women with support resources, such as information on emotional support services and psychological counseling. Target is annual, will increase each period Por Ela provided Training in Online Advocacy Skills to Empower LBQ Women to Use Digital Platforms to Defend Their Rights and Promote Change Target is annual, will increase each period POR ELA: Political workshop (25) Online advocacy (16) Storytelling (25) Economic sessions (25) As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period This target has not been met. The action learning project is not working with WROs directly but with individuals workng within organizations (listed above) involved in women’s economic empowerment projects and well positioned to influence narratives and program interventions on WEE in Mozambique. The project target will be revised for 2022. Target is annual, will increase each period Target was met. The action-research project created a powerful space for building individual and collective power. It has been a space of mutual support, alliance building,and collective strategizing. Strategic leaderships were identified and mobilized to build understanding about the women’s economic empowerment agenda. Leaders of feminist organizations such as OPHENTA, GMPIS and Forum Mulher were encouraged to present their experiences and reflections in dialogue with the organizations that design policies, programs and provide financial resources. The participation of Fórum Mulher, the network of women’s rights organizations, critically facilitated access to women in trade unions. The interest of a trade union leader in the action learning research has enhanced awareness about the issues and priorities of women in the workplace. Target is annual, will increase each period Gender at Work implemented four interrelated activities which enhanced the capacity of WROs to design and implement economic change agendas and expanded voices on economic justice. (1)Participatory reflections held in collaboration with OPHENTA and its partners, focused on the value of money and its significance for womxn. By delving into questions such as ownership, decision-making, and the meaning of money, the reflections created a powerful space for sharing and relationship-building. Additionally, it strengthened OPHENTA’s knowledge base on womxn’s strategies to access, control and use money and deepened its understanding of the challenges womxn face. This knowledge can be used to propose economic solutions that are better aligned with womxn’s needs. (2) Co-creation of an experimental course on feminist economics in collaboration with feminist organizations, including OPHENTA, GMPIS, Aliadas, Coluas, FOFEN, Por Ela, and bilateral donors, EKN (Dutch) and FES (German). Including such diverse perspectives, such as people with disabilities and LBQ women, was important for deconstructing knowledge hierarchies related to economics and shaping the content and methodology of the course. Through an interactive workshop, participants identified critical knowledge gaps preventing their meaningful participation in economic debates which shape womxn’s autonomy and resilience. This is critical as few activists have had access to training on feminist economics and many believed that such training was too complex and only provided at higher education institutions. (3) A virtual exchange organized between OPHENTA and PEKKA (a PU! Consortium member) to increase knowledge of feminist economic and resilience strategies. OPHENTA shared the feminist methodologies it has integrated into their awareness building approaches on gender inequalities, emphasizing the value of women’s work in the private and public spheres and womxn’s financial autonomy; while PEKKA discussed its cooperative economy approach with female-headed households in Indonesia. The exchange provided valuable insights into the potential of women's trade experiences across various contexts, including virtual platforms, and highlighted the importance of creating value around women's products. (4) The action learning research team presented its research findings at the opening panel of the Conference on Women in the Economy, convened by the Foundation for Community Development (FDC) and chaired by renowned Mozambican activist Graça Machel. The findings were presented at the entitled: Policies, Strategies, and Initiatives for Women's Economic Empowerment: To what extent do they result in greater autonomy and economic resilience for women? The presentation influenced the debates throughout the conference, with participants making several references to the issues raised in the Critical Voices on Women’s Economic Empowerment video, which Gender at Work screened. The conference was an important space for networking and advocacy. It was attended by approximately 200 individuals representing feminist organizations, the private sector, government sectors, and donors. Target is annual, will increase each period In September 2024 the LRS hosted the colloquium, with representatives from the food handlers and a group of learners from schools in Gauteng leading the conversations. The idea of the colloquium was to bring together role players passionate about the NSNP. Role players from the National Association of School Governing Bodies; HEALA (Healthy Living Alliance) a coalition of civil society organisations advocating for more just food system; Section 27 a human rights organisation guided by the principles of the Constitution; amandla.mobi, an online campaign building power for low-income black women; trade unions in the education and health sectors, the ILO; the law firm Webber and Wentzel, doing pro bono work with the LRS on behalf of the food handlers; 5 national ecological organisations; donors interested in supporting the struggles of the food handlers (Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, South Africa and the Foundation for Human Rights) independent researchers from Wits University and the University of London and 5 community based organisations from the Gauteng province – met at the iconic Constitution Hill to generate collective ideas and strategies for strengthening the NSNP and ensuring the rights of the volunteer food handlers as workers are met. Target is annual, will increase each period OPHENTA: Organisations include: GMPIS MUVA ASCHA Inclusão H2N Observatório das Mulheres AMAMUS Fundação MASC CESC OPHENTA WROs integrated feminist economic analysis into programming, strengthened alliances, and advanced solidarity economy strategies. Cross-organisational learning increased strategic coherence and evidence-building for policy engagement. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period Por Elas is an association that is leading and mobilizing a growing movement of politically empowered LBQ women in Mozambique. It works to reduce stigma and discrimination and to advocate for the inclusion of LBQ priorities and needs on the national government agenda. Through a partnership with MUVA, Por Elas strengthened its organizational capacities in developing methodological approaches and adapting programming tools to better understand and respond to the needs of the LBQ community. MUVA supported Por Elas to develop the analytical research framework and participatory process; they co-developed the data collection tools and engaged in joint analysis and sense-making of the data. Por Elas took the lead in drafting the report. Target is annual, will increase each period Target is annual, will increase each period As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period The target was not met. The first year focused on exploratory interviews, desk and literature review and the action learning meeting on WEE in Mozambique. While new relationships were built across individuals who had not previously worked together on WEE in Mozambique, the project not yet generate new/diverse alliances for action on WEE. This will be an area of focus in Year 2 (2022) Target is annual, will increase each period Target exceeded. Two results: (1) The Women’s Worlds Congress was convened in Maputo from 19-23 September 2022 and brought together several women from across the country and beyond. It allowed us to amplify the voices and themes that we are capturing, for example economic alternatives for women displaced by conflict, entrepreneurship, women-led solidarity tents. By participating in the Women’s Worlds Congress, the project expanded its network and influence among academics and activists and to capture debates that we would not otherwise have had access to. (2) One result emerging from the series of learning sessions convened under the PU! programme is a potential collaboration between GIZ and Grupo de Mulher e Partilha de Ideias (GMPIS) on women’s economic empowerment. If the partnership materializes, it will mark the first time that GMPIS has access to direct funding from a bilateral agency. This is significant given regional inequalities in access to funding and the limited access that women’s rights groups outside the capital city have to donor funding. Often, local women’s rights groups are represented by national CSOs with whom they partner and that act as intermediaries in channeling resources. Target is annual, will increase each period Gender at Work fostered and brokered new exchanges at national level on topics related to women and economics, such as between GMPIS and OPHENTA, FOFEN and GMPIS, MUVA and Por Ela, and Kaleidoscopio and FES. See also indicator 4.2.1 on OPHENTA-PEKKA exchange. This collaboration created strategic links in transnational agendas. Participating in the Conference of Women and the Economy allowed Gender at Work and action research partners to learn about the work of other organizations and importantly to connect with groups that are often outside the radar of development cooperation projects, such as, professional associations and sector-specific associations. The importance of this conference lies in its potential for advocating the inclusion of gender perspectives in the economy across government sectors, donors, and enhancing women's voice and participation in the political space, given the high profile and influence of the FDC chair (Graça Machel). Target is annual, will increase each period In Mozambique, the NGO Associação Sociocultural Horizonte Azul has expressed an interest in partnering with OPHENTA to deliver the online course on feminist economics popular education The partnership with AMODEFA, a local organisation in Maputo that provides comprehensive and diverse sexual and reproductive health, including that related to SGBV provided additional support, allowed Por Ela to expand its reach and improve the quality of its initiatives. Target is annual, will increase each period OPHENTA: OPHENTA ↔ PEKKA solidarity economy exchange GMPIS cooperative inspired by exchange Cross-organisational collaboration under WVL-ALIADAS II design POR ELA: Healthcare professionals engaged in hygiene session Local feminist & youth leaders engaged in community forum Informal coalition-building in Nampula As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period not reporting on this indicator Target is annual, will increase each period Power Up! supported OPHENTA, a Mozambican feminist association, to convene the Northern Forum on Gender (2nd edition) in Niassa, one of Mozambique’s poorest provinces. The Northern Forum on Gender is a women movement forum, which seeks to build alternatives for the social, political and economic integration and empowerment of women and girls in the northern region and to influence regional development policies. The Forum included sessions on economic empowerment alternatives, the impact of climate change on women’s livelihoods and safety, as well as women’s access to land in Nampula, Niassa and Cabo Delgado provinces. Government officials also attended the forum. Given that the government of Mozambique is seeking to adopt a regional development approach, a representative from the Agency for Integrated Northern Development, Agência de Desenvolvimento Integrado do Norte (ADIN) was invited to speak on the government’s perspectives and approaches to promote women’s economic empowerment at household and community levels. Key outputs of the meeting included a position document and an advocacy plan. Target is annual, will increase each period Ensuring Por Ela’s participation in the design of the experimental course on feminist economics raised the awareness of feminist organizations on the challenges faced by LBQ womxn and helped to forge solidarity between them. Target is annual, will increase each period OPHENTA presented their experience co-creating a solidary virtual store with informal women traders with the objective to better support to foster their economic autonomy and resilience through politicisation of the economic. Target is annual, will increase each period No urgent solidarity mobilisation reported As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. The midline target is set at 50% of the endline target. not applicable Target is annual, will increase each period Target is annual, will increase each period OPHENTA: Organisational integration of feminist economic frameworks into advocacy agendas Development of strategic digital store initiatives & solidarity economy plans Participants translated learning into concrete organisational strategies, including digital market proposals and cross-sector advocacy for gender-responsive budgeting and economic autonomy. POR ELA: Political workshop – leadership mobilisation Online advocacy campaign prototypes (e.g. #NampulaExiste) Community manifesto “Corpos que Falam, Corpos que Decidem” Community-led oral history documentation initiative In Mozambique women translated learning into concrete collective outputs: campaign prototypes, manifestos, oral history projects, and civic monitoring ideas. These actions reposition LBQ women as producers of political knowledge and public discourse. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period With the support of Gender at Work, OPHENTA, a grassroots feminist organization working in the solidarity economy, created a space - the Female Solidarity Economy Fair – for women traders and micro-business owners to sell in Nampula’s municipal, mainly male dominated public market. While the anticipated numbers of women traders/entrepreneurs participating in the market space was lower than expected, the Female Solidarity Economy Fair did result in women traders building alliances among each other, with eight women co-renting two stores in a new shopping center. OPHENTA, through the convening of this space, gained a better understanding of the needs and preferences of the women it works with. Given that many of the women rely on trade/micro-businesses as a secondary source of income, OPHENTA has reoriented its support to the creation of a virtual collaborative store where women traders can showcase and sell their products. Target is annual, will increase each period While there have been some initiatives in Mozambique to mainstream gender into economic policymaking and budgeting, by building womxn rights activists’ policy advocacy skills, support to improving womxn’s rights groups programming on economic issues has been much less. In 2024, PU! action learning research has offered continuous strategic support and advice, one co-designed feminist economics popular education course (23rd – 25th Abril 2024, attended by 11 women’s rights activists), and mutual learning two opportunities on economic issues to womxn’s rights organizations among womxn’s rights groups in Mozambique and beyond. The main objective was to strengthen the knowledge, confidence and ability of women’s groups, such as, OPHENTA, ASCHA, Hikone, FES, Por Ela, Essor, the Association of Women with Disabilities (AMMD), Mozambican Recycling Association (AMOR) and GMPIS to engage in economic processes and debates with a feminist gaze. Target is annual, will increase each period OPHENTA: GMPIS first cooperative design inspired by exchanges OPHENTA digital store concept integrated into WVL-ALIADAS proposal POR ELA: 3 individual income-generating projects Queer women’s economic cooperative (under informal development) CA_ON-ONT-1783682-PU1-RW Gender at Work "Power Up! is a consortium of four women’s rights organisations: Just Associates (JASS, lead organisation), a feminist movement support organisation rooted in the Global South; Coalition of African Lesbians (CAL), a queer, Pan-African, feminist organisation; Yayasan Pemberdayaan Perempuan Kepala Keluarga (PEKKA), a national women-headed family empowerment network in Indonesia; and Gender at Work (G@W), an international feminist knowledge network. Power Up! will engage with women human rights defenders (WHRD) and their organisations and networks, particularly those that represent constituencies that have been marginalised in their communities and social movements (LBQ3 women, HIV+ women, sex workers, women workers and rural and indigenous women). Together, we will be building, organising, mobilising and transforming power on three strategic agendas of ‘bodies, voices and resources’." G@W Partner E in Rwanda Gender at Work info@genderatwork.org https://genderatwork.org/ 123 Slater Street Ottawa ON Canada Rwanda Women’s rights organisations and movements, and government institutions 20166 31352 32970 84488 outgoing commitment to Partner E in Rwanda for the period 2023-2025 Gender at Work Power Up Rwanda 9572 1st disbursement to Partner E in Rwanda in 2023 Gender at Work Partner E in Rwanda 10734 2nd disbursement to Partner E in Rwanda in 2023 Gender at Work Partner E in Rwanda 16136 Till Q4 2023 All activity Cost in Rwanda Gender at Work Partner E in Rwanda 4030 Till Q4 2023 Indirect Cost in Rwanda Gender at Work Partner E in Rwanda 9252 1st disbursement to Partner E in Rwanda in 2024 Gender at Work Partner E in Rwanda 9190 2nd disbursement to Partner E in Rwanda in 2024 Gender at Work Partner E in Rwanda 4630 3rd disbursement to Partner E in Rwanda in 2024 Gender at Work Partner E in Rwanda 4600 4th disbursement to Partner E in Rwanda in 2024 Gender at Work Partner E in Rwanda 1553 5th disbursement to Partner E in Rwanda in 2024 Gender at Work Partner E in Rwanda 1543 6th disbursement to Partner E in Rwanda in 2024 Gender at Work Partner E in Rwanda 3321 Till Q2 2024 Direct Cost in Rwanda Gender at Work Partner E in Rwanda 3637 Till Q2 2024 All activity Cost in Rwanda Gender at Work Partner E in Rwanda 1790 Till Q2 2024 Indirect Cost in Rwanda Gender at Work Partner E in Rwanda 2036 Till Q3 2024 Direct Cost in Rwanda Gender at Work Partner E in Rwanda 12106 Till Q3 2024 All activity Cost in Rwanda Gender at Work Partner E in Rwanda 998 Till Q3 2024 Indirect Cost in Rwanda Gender at Work Partner E in Rwanda 3090 Till Q4 2024 Direct Cost in Rwanda Gender at Work Partner E in Rwanda 23610 Till Q4 2024 All activity Cost in Rwanda Gender at Work Partner E in Rwanda 764 Till Q4 2024 Indirect Cost in Rwanda Gender at Work Partner E in Rwanda 26701 1st disbursement to Partner E in Rwanda in 2025 Gender at Work Partner E in Rwanda 3173 2nd disbursement to Partner E in Rwanda in 2025 Gender at Work Partner E in Rwanda 1650 3rd disbursement to Partner E in Rwanda in 2025 Gender at Work Partner E in Rwanda 2088 4th disbursement to Partner E in Rwanda in 2025 Gender at Work Partner E in Rwanda 6347 Till Q1 2025 Direct Cost in Rwanda Gender at Work Partner E in Rwanda 1876 Till Q1 2025 All activity Cost in Rwanda Gender at Work Partner E in Rwanda 5862 Till Q2 2025 Direct Cost in Rwanda Gender at Work Partner E in Rwanda 10371 Till Q2 2025 All activity Cost in Rwanda Gender at Work Partner E in Rwanda 3085 Till Q3 2025 Direct Cost in Rwanda Gender at Work Partner E in Rwanda 3035 Till Q3 2025 All activity Cost in Rwanda Gender at Work Partner E in Rwanda 10941 Till Q4 2025 Direct Cost in Rwanda Gender at Work Partner E in Rwanda 5192 Till Q4 2025 All activity Cost in Rwanda Gender at Work Partner E in Rwanda As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Her Life Journey LBTQI Therapy Programme (BBI) – safe healing and peer-support space addressing stigma, discrimination, and mental health impacts of violence against LBTQI individuals. Music & Group Therapy Sessions (BBI) – collective healing activities strengthening wellbeing and community safety among participants. BBI facilitated a structured safe space for LBTQ women to reflect on therapy, economic empowerment, and rights awareness. This session strengthened collective confidence, mental well-being, and articulation of lived experiences linked to bodily autonomy and resilience NSO created a structured, affirming learning space where LBQGNC individuals could safely explore economic autonomy despite discrimination. The program strengthened resilience, belonging, and dignity in contexts of social exclusion. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Her Life Journey Storytelling & Collective Dialogue Sessions (BBI) – participants share experiences, build confidence, and advocate for LBTQI needs. Fiscal Hosting of New LGBTQIAGNC Collective (BBI) – institutional support enabling a new grassroots movement to organise and advocate. Power Up! Partners Annual Meeting – Kigali (BBI) – convening feminist partners and movements to strengthen collaboration and collective advocacy. Through structured reflection and shared testimony, LBTQ women articulated shifts in self-perception, rights awareness, and community positioning. The space enabled collective narrative-building around dignity, work, and leadership in male-dominated sectors NSO: 3-week Entrepreneurship & Financial Literacy Training Staff & Board Organizational Strengthening Retreat The entrepreneurship program improved public speaking, pitch delivery, and professional confidence among LBQGNC participants. The internal retreat strengthened governance clarity, leadership alignment, and decision-making systems within NSO As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Entrepreneurship Training Programme (NSO) – business planning, financial literacy, and marketing training for 15 LBTQGNC participants. Driving Skills Training for Economic Mobility (NSO) – driving lessons for 25 LBQGNC individuals increasing employment and livelihood opportunities. Economic Empowerment Transition Programme (BBI) – therapy cohort transitioning into an economic empowerment group supporting livelihood development. BBI created concrete economic pathways for 12 LBTQ women through accredited driving training and exam sponsorship. This directly strengthens women’s economic independence by enabling access to transport-sector employment and income-generating opportunities. NSO: 3-week Economic Empowerment & Skills Building Program. Participants developed viable business ideas, budgeting skills, pricing strategies, and financial planning tools. The program directly addressed structural economic exclusion by equipping marginalized LBQGNC individuals with entrepreneurship competencies for self-reliance. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period In Rwanda, Gender at Work provided small grants to two LBQ organizations: Blossom Bridge Initiative (BBI) (formerly H.E.R.O) and Ndabaga’s Sisters Organization. There is a high level of trauma within the Rwandan queer community. LBQ women in Rwanda confront mental health issues due to harassment and discrimination, rejection or abandonment by family and friends; violence and abuse based on sexual orientation or gender identity and expression. BBI provided a powerful space for individual growth and collective healing through their mental health program, “Her Life Journey”. Three group therapy sessions were held for 25 LBQ women that were facilitated by a licensed therapist. These sessions allowed LBQ women to explore and deepen their understanding of the importance of mental health to their well-being; to gain trauma-response and healthy coping skills; and to build trust and mutually supportive relationships. Ndabaga’s Sisters Organization (NSO) implemented a project on "Economic Empowerment and Skill Building for LBQ and GNC Individuals" to enhance economic independence, foster entrepreneurship, and promote sustainable livelihoods for LBQ and GNC individuals. Twelve LBQ and GNC individuals completed a driving course and acquired provisional driving licenses, laying the groundwork for enhanced mobility and employability. This mobility offers them a fresh avenue towards economic independence. NSO also strengthened LBQ and GNC business development skills. Through an entrepreneurship training, LBQ and GNC participants gained insights into business planning, strategy, and management; including marketing; as well as improved financial literacy skills. Target is annual, will increase each period Blossom Bridge Initiative facilitated a 'Her Life Journey' group therapy session. Participants engaged in a structured discussion on the concept of forgiveness and its importance in personal growth and healing. In the afternoon, the focus shifted to collective healing through music therapy. Using various musical instruments provided by Gender at Work, participants were encouraged to express themselves creatively and emotionally through music. This session benefitted 17 LBTQ women, providing them with a safe space to explore and heal their emotional experiences. Ndabaga Sisters Organisation conducted entrepreneurship training for 15 LGBTIQ+ individuals equiping them with practical skills fostering self-reliance and economic empowerment Target is annual, will increase each period Participants reported transformative confidence gains, including overcoming fear, shifting self-image, and reclaiming economic agency. Second-chance exam support further reinforced resilience and belief in long-term success. NSO: As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period Grant funds were used to support key, BBI organizational staff, helping to ensure the smooth functioning of the organization. Target is annual, will increase each period Target is annual, will increase each period As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period Ndabaga's Sisters Organisation created new collaborations with driving schools and business development agencies as a way of enabling LBQGNC individuals to translate their new skills into employment or entrepreneurship ventures. Target is annual, will increase each period BBI started a new LGBTQIAGNC collective in Rwanda, reinforcing our commitment to supporting community-led initiatives. Target is annual, will increase each period No new alliances formally reported by BBI NSO: This represents a strengthened mentorship network but not a formal alliance targeting power holders. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period not applicable Target is annual, will increase each period BBI has begun acting as a fiscal host of other grassroots organizations. Target is annual, will increase each period No urgent solidarity mobilisations reported As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. not applicable Target is annual, will increase each period BBI started a new LGBTQIAGNC collective in Rwanda, reinforcing our commitment to supporting community-led initiatives. NSO- 25 LBQGNC individuals received driving lessons, equipping them with essential skills for mobility and job access. By collaborating with local organizations, we provided practical skills and resources, fostering a supportive environment for learning and development. They also established legal aid for those discriminated against during the process of acquiring their driving licenses, ensuring that participants feel supported. Target is annual, will increase each period BBI: Driving theory & practical training (May–Sept 2025) Second exam sitting support Group Reflection & Evaluation Meeting NSO: Business pitch presentations & entrepreneurial development culminating in certificate ceremony. While primarily economic, pitch readiness constitutes public positioning of participants as entrepreneurs. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period NSO- As participants began developing their business ideas, the ongoing training and resources have empowered them to navigate challenges and strive for economic independence, contributing to a more inclusive community. Target is annual, will increase each period not applicable Target is annual, will increase each period 12 women gained driving skills 5 obtained driving licences Several exploring employment/self-employment (e.g., moto taxi) CA_ON-ONT-1783682-PU1-SA Gender at Work Power Up! is a consortium of four women’s rights organisations: Just Associates (JASS, lead organisation), a feminist movement support organisation rooted in the Global South; Coalition of African Lesbians (CAL), a queer, Pan-African, feminist organisation; Yayasan Pemberdayaan Perempuan Kepala Keluarga (PEKKA), a national women-headed family empowerment network in Indonesia; and Gender at Work (G@W), an international feminist knowledge network. Power Up! will engage with women human rights defenders (WHRD) and their organisations and networks, particularly those that represent constituencies that have been marginalised in their communities and social movements (LBQ3 women, HIV+ women, sex workers, women workers and rural and indigenous women). Together, we will be building, organising, mobilising and transforming power on three strategic agendas of ‘bodies, voices and resources’. G@W Partner A in South Africa Gender at Work info@genderatwork.org https://genderatwork.org/ 123 Slater Street Ottawa ON Canada South Africa Women’s rights organisations and movements, and government institutions 33223 51671 41290 43039 43304 212527 outgoing commitment to Partner A in South Africa for the whole period 2021-2025 Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 25903 1st disbursement to partner A in South Africa in 2021 Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 12457 2nd disbursement to partner A in South Africa in 2021 Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 5227 Till Q3 2021 Staff Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 7624 Till Q3 2021 All activity Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 101 Till Q3 2021 Indirect Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 7307 Till Q4 2021 Direct Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 12703 Till Q4 2021 All activity Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 261 Till Q4 2021 Indirect Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 25962 1st disbursement to partner A in South Africa in 2022 Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 4026 2nd disbursement to partner A in South Africa in 2022 Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 8544 3rd disbursement to partner A in South Africa in 2022 Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 6049 4th disbursement to partner A in South Africa in 2022 Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 4326 Till Q1 2022 Direct Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 4173 Till Q1 2022 All activity Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 104 Till Q1 2022 Indirect Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 4514 Till Q2 2022 Direct Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 10487 Till Q2 2022 All activity Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 482 Till Q2 2022 Indirect Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 6666 Till Q3 2022 Direct Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 5351 Till Q3 2022 All activity Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 313 Till Q3 2022 Indirect Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 8340 Till Q4 2022 Direct Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 6449 Till Q4 2022 All activity Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 466 Till Q4 2022 Indirect Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 35913 1st disbursement to partner A in South Africa in 2023 Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 5484 2nd disbursement to partner A in South Africa in 2023 Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 5959 Till Q2 2023 Direct Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 13015 Till Q2 2023 All activity Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 956 Till Q2 2023 Indirect Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 4843 Till Q3 2023 Direct Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 6507 Till Q3 2023 All activity Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 478 Till Q3 2023 Indirect Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 6342 Till Q4 2023 Direct Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 3190 Till Q4 2023 All activity Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 36202 1st disbursement to partner A in South Africa in 2024 Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 3074 2nd disbursement to partner A in South Africa in 2024 Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 1851 3rd disbursement to partner A in South Africa in 2024 Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 6967 Till Q1 2024 Direct Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 2759 Till Q1 2024 All activity Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 5933 Till Q2 2024 Direct Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 6966 Till Q2 2024 All activity Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 8416 Till Q3 2024 Direct Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 4782 Till Q3 2024 All activity Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 4330 Till Q4 2024 Direct Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 2886 Till Q4 2024 All activity Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 34430 1st disbursement to partner A in South Africa in 2025 Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 3909 2nd disbursement to partner A in South Africa in 2025 Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 6050 3rd disbursement to partner A in South Africa in 2025 Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 11341 Till Q1 2025 Direct Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 4027 Till Q1 2025 All activity Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 12325 Till Q2 2025 Direct Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 4285 Till Q2 2025 All activity Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 9017 Till Q3 2025 Direct Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 1749 Till Q3 2025 All activity Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 9059 Till Q4 2025 Direct Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa 2507 Till Q4 2025 All activity Cost in South Africa Gender at Work Partner A in South Africa As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. At the midline, it is expected that 50% of all country targets of this indicator have been reached. For IATI, this indicator will show the 5 year target both for midline and endline as it cannot be predicted in advance which ones will be completed. JASS also reporting on this indicator As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. The midline target is set at 50% of the endline target. Increased number of community members recognising that what Volunteer Food Handlers experience in some schools can be described as violence. Creation of spaces where Volunteer Food Handlers feel safe to discuss their experience of violence and share ideas for supporting each other and raising their challenges with the relevant school authorities SONA & National Budget (LRS) – facilitated discussions with Volunteer Food Handlers (VFHs) analysing the State of the Nation Address and national budget through a feminist lens, raising awareness of women’s labour rights and dignity in care work. “I Am Not Tintswalo” Letter Writing Campaign (VFH Collective) – VFHs articulated their experiences and demands through letters to the President, challenging invisibility and undervaluation of women’s labour. Feminist reflective circles & organising spaces (monthly) Care Worker Convergence participation (October 2025) LRS created sustained feminist organising spaces where VFHs publicly named their invisibility, labour precarity, and gendered devaluation. Through testimony and convergence participation, VFHs reclaimed dignity and collective safety within broader care worker struggles. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. At the midline, it is expected that 50% of all country targets of this indicator have been reached. For IATI, this indicator will show the 5 year target both for midline and endline as it cannot be predicted in advance which ones will be completed. Advocacy on VFH Stipend and Working Conditions (NSNP Programme) – collective organising and advocacy contributed to stipend increases for Gauteng Volunteer Food Handlers from R1780 to R2200 within one year and increased recognition of their working conditions. Department of Education formal commitment to change designation from “Volunteer” to “Food Handler” (accepted 2026; formalised in Division of Revenue Act) As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. The midline target is set at 50% of the endline target. Networking dialogues with key stakeholders e.g. community members, trade unions and local education structures VFH Budget Literacy and Feminist Budget Analysis Workshops (LRS) – building women’s capacity to analyse public budgets and advocate for fair remuneration and recognition of care work. Amandla.mobi Petition and Media Advocacy Campaign – VFH letters circulated through a national petition and media coverage (Daily Maverick) raising public awareness about working conditions in the National School Nutrition Programme. Thinking Labs (budget literacy & political economy analysis) Online petition with amandla.mobi & public handover Protests at Department of Labour (UIF struggle) Engagement with NSNP Directorate & DBE advocacy VFHs moved from isolated “volunteers” to visible, rights-bearing workers through public protest, petitioning, and direct institutional engagement. Collective voice reshaped how education and labour departments interact with food handlers. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. At the midline, it is expected that 50% of all country targets of this indicator have been reached. For IATI, this indicator will show the 5 year target both for midline and endline as it cannot be predicted in advance which ones will be completed. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. The midline target is set at 50% of the endline target. Increased number of trade unions interested in supporting a campaign to improve the conditions of service of the Volunteer Food Handlers. Dialogue with Trade Unions and Trade Union engagement with LRS website and social media. Increased number of national and international organizations are engaged in the action learning research. Bi-annual action learning sessions on the women economic empowerment that discuss project experiences, identity issues that need to be address and forge alliance-building Advocacy on Remuneration of Volunteer Food Handlers (NSNP) – mobilisation around economic justice for care workers highlighting the gap between stipends and the national minimum wage. Engagement with Budget Justice Coalition on NSNP Remuneration – collaboration with economic justice advocacy groups to raise national attention on VFH working conditions and pay. Alliance-building with WiLPGSAI (Women in LPG Industry) – exploration of learnership opportunities for VFHs in the gas industry to expand economic opportunities beyond the programme. Thinking Labs analysing National Budget & NSNP allocation UIF collective struggle for benefit access Advocacy for alignment with national minimum wage & improved conditions of service Through budget literacy and UIF mobilisation, VFHs linked lived precarity to structural underinvestment in care. Institutional shifts (UIF access points, DBE circulars) strengthened economic recognition and reduced barriers to social protection. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period not working with youth Target is annual, will increase each period Target not met. See narrative under 4.1.1b. Target is annual, will increase each period Target has not been met. Voluntary Food Handlers' ages range from 28 to 56 years, as they are parents of learners at schools. Target is annual, will increase each period In September 2024 the LRS hosted the colloquium, with representatives from the food handlers and a group of learners from schools in Gauteng leading the conversations. The idea of the colloquium was to bring together role players passionate about the Nation Schools Nutritional Program Target is annual, will increase each period As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period This initiative supports women working as Voluntary food handlers with claiming their right to safe, dignified and decent conditions of work. Our focus for the past year has been to create spaces where a group of Voluntary Food Handlers (VFH) can feel safe to express themselves and learn from each other without the fear of losing the very precarious work they depend on. The intented result is to see women leaders who are equipped with the knowledge, confidence and strategies to support the self-organising of the VFH’s. Our first point of connection has been with women community leaders who are or have been Voluntary Food Handlers themselves, or who have strong connections to the school community and the VFH’s. During the reporting period we brought together 8 small groups of VFH’s across 5 communities ( Soweto, Evaton, Sebokeng, Diepkloof, Katlehong). These groups included 50 women participants and 13 male particpants. The meetings acted as both focus groups exploring how (mainly) women experienced the work of being a Voluntary Food Handler as well as offering a moment for women to feel safe and free to find their ‘’voice’’ and speak about their fears, hopes and aspirations – our first step in the onward process of mobilisation. The focus group methodology was framed around gender action learning approaches, where participants collectively reflect on and analysis their experiences as VFH in relation to national school nutrition programs, bring a strong gender and intersectional lens to the issues they describe, in this case issues related to nutrition literacy, food insercurity, poverty, underperformance of school children, including traditional and social values along with why their work as VFHs is so devalued. The participatory and learning oriented approaches of the gender action learning methodology are structured to build confidence of the VHFs in their ability to assess their situation and context and come up with solutions to the problems they face (i.e. build capacity to articulate and mobilize around concrete actions), as well as to build political analysis and consciousness specific to their situation as women and as VHFs (who are primarily women). There was also a community workshop in the Vaal for community members to understand the role of VFHs in their school community, in relation to the national school nutrition program attending by 32 women and 7 men. By the end of the workshop community members started referring to the food workers as Voluntary Food Handlers and with this shift in language came the start of an increased appreciation for the nature of the work and it’s value for the school community. In addition to the work with the VFHs, during the reporting period, there were 2 capacity development workshop for women community leadership each involving 4 women, both held in Sebokeng. These workshops provided the space for women leaders to reflect on their involvement in mobilizing the focus group discussions of VFH, how they were empowered and in what ways by the process.While the VFH’s we are connecting with cannot yet be described as “’advocates’’ for the valuing of the work of the VFH’s – we are hearing a deeper sense of internal appreciation by the food handlers for the work they are doing. Their active discussions on nutrition, menu’s and strategies for not only improving their own working conditions but also the workings of the NSNP reflects a growing confidence, an important starting point for any advocacy work. In sum, while the project has engaged 90 women and 20 men over the reporting period, (above the orginial target value) we are reporting only on the results of the group meetings with women VFHs (using gender action learning processes to bulid confidence, political conscious, skills and analysis) and to avoid double counting we are not including the women's leadership sessions since the partipcants of these smaller meetings would have been included in the earlier VFH group meetings. The results reported (50 women reporting increased confidence, political skills and consciousness) are based on testamonies shared at the end of each the 8 group workshops. Target is annual, will increase each period Slightly under-target. Working with a feminist pedagogy, we supported VFHs to recognize and acknowledge their growing leadership and organizing skills in the private and public spheres. The space felt safe enough to reflect on capacities in a holistic way and no change was considered too small or insignificant to share in the group. Capacity building interventions focused on strengthening the organizing, planning, advocacy and facilitation skills of VFHs, particularly a core group of women leaders (Amakhosikazi), in four target communities in Gauteng. In 2022, LRS delivered five, feminist leadership workshops, which built greater awareness on valuing, respecting and renumerating women’s reproductive labour; decolonizing food and valuing indigenous foods and traditional food preparation. These workshops increased the confidence of VFHs to serve as advocates. In addition, as part of reclaiming heritage and decolonizing nutrition, five discussion sessions on traditional food production and preparation were held. LRS produced a three-part, e-book nutrition series on Sugar: A Sweet Poison (https://www.lrs.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/PowerUp-nutrition-series_Sugar-.pdf , Salt: Avery Thin Line between the Good and the Bad (https://www.lrs.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Power-up-nutrition-series_Salt_compressed.pdf) and Protein: The Pillar of Life (https://www.lrs.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Power-Up-Nutrition-series_Protein.pdf). These resources were developed to assist school communities and trade union activists to support VFH to promote healthy nutrition in schools. In addition, LRS organized four sessions to prepare the Amakhozikazi to undertake strategic advocacy work with different stakeholders (i.e. community, trade unions and media) through the development of song, video and discussion papers. Each stakeholder group was convened around the question of Dialogues with VFHs, trade unions and community organizations on “What will it take for women in precarious forms of work to organize and advance their right to decent work?’’ Community Dialogues: Valuing of care work: LRS initiated a community dialogue series to shift the negative perceptions/narratives of VFHs by enhancing community understanding of their vital role in and relationship to the NSNP (“hands and heart” of the programme) and therefore contributing to VFH visibilisation and valuing. These dialogues brought together community stakeholders, which included women community leaders, NGO members, retired school teachers, School Governing Body members, political branch members and VFHs from other school feeding programmes. The Amakhosikazi were instrumental in identifying and targeting key stakeholders for the community dialogues. Guided by LRS, the Amakhosikazi undertook a thoughtful stakeholder mapping which considered different groups to approach and to engage as part of the program given their ability to influence change. See: https://www.lrs.org.za/2022/10/14/community-members-rally-to-support-volunteer-food-handlers-and-a-return-to-traditional-nutrition-in-schools/ The dialogue series also resulted in the identification of specific action steps for each stakeholder group aimed at elevating the work of VFH and building wider community support for the VFHs. Examples of such actions include promoting the recognition of food handlers as essential workers in their communities (community members); leading the conversation with civil society on the social and environmental impacts from the devaluation of traditional food in families and communities (NGOs); playing a more active role in advancing healthy nutrition at home, which in turn would support the efforts of VFH (parents); and broadly highlighting the positive role of VFHs as women workers, mothers and educators in society. Trade union dialogues (refer to Indicator 5.1.1) Media Advocacy: LRS convened a workshop with the Amakhozikazi to develop a collective understanding and appreciation for the role of advocacy, including the kinds of associated activities and tools that can be used to promote visibility and valuing of the work of the voluntary food handlers. One activity that has helped VFHs to rally and create a sense of ownership and personal and professional pride in their work was the creation/production of a song. The song, which represents the collective voice of the VFH and their aspirations to be visible and valued, has been used as an effective advocacy tool with stakeholders. Target is annual, will increase each period LRS partnered with the Amakhozikazi women to recruit, organize and train a new, incoming group of 35 volunteer food handlers (2023-2025). The Amakhozikazi women are a leadership core of 20 voluntary food handlers which LRS had formed and trained in the 2021-2023 period and whose government contracts had ended. Three peer learning sessions to strengthen VFH advocacy, mobilizing and organizing were held to prepare VFHs for a planned media conference. Using embodied practices and feminist learning pedagogies, these sessions created safe spaces for incoming VFH and allowed them to be in the space in a way in which they felt that they had something valuable to share. These methodologies also disrupted notions of who is an expert and what is considered expert knowledge. “Other ways of knowing.” Women also discussed the format of the press conference, including how they would support each other in dealing with the press, and prioritized the issues they wanted to highlight. See Indicator 5.3 LRS also held leadership and capacity building workshops with new VFHs in Kwazulu Natal and Western Cape provinces. In 2023, LRS noted that VFHs have begun to self-organize across Gauteng province by mobilizing informal VFH networks; therefore surpassing the 2023 target. In so doing, VFHs are creating an organizational identity. These networks include in-person engagements as well as outreach and mobilization through WhatsApp groups. Target is annual, will increase each period LRS hosted a colloquim and roundtable for strengthening the advocacy and alliance building Target is annual, will increase each period As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period  How many planned conversations? How many testimonials collected? How many women reached? Target is annual, will increase each period Target is annual, will increase each period not applicable Target is annual, will increase each period Target is annual, will increase each period As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period This target has not been met.During first year implementation we discovered that the voluntary food handlers under the south africa national school nutrition program do not currently have an organization representing them. We will revise this target for next year. The project is being adapted as a result and it is hoped that one outcome will be the organizaton of voluntary food handlers in the locals where the project is happening, namely, Soweto, Evaton, Sebokeng, Diepkloof, Katlehong. Target is annual, will increase each period Target not met. LRS works with a range of WROs mostly in the labour field. Our work with the Voluntary Food Handlers has offered us an opportunity to explore more deeply questions around organizing and mobilizing women workers in precarious forms of employment. LRS has shared this work more broadly in all the spaces we engage (examples: ) with a range of organizations. However, it is LRS as an organization that has been most impacted/strengthened, with the learnings from the PU!-supported work – that of ‘building from below’ without imposing organizational form or strategy on the VFH – informing LRS’ programming on collective bargaining, corporate governance, trade, and decent standard of living. At the same time, LRS engaged trade union representatives and activists, particularly the South Africa Democratic Teacher’s Union in a dialogue with Amakhozikazi women. The dialogue created a space for stakeholders to engage on the question of what it takes to value the work of Voluntary Food Handlersand strengthened union members' understanding of the National School Nutrition Program and the working conditions of Volunteer Food Handlers. (See Indicator 5.1.1). Target is annual, will increase each period By working closely with 4 public sector trade unions, whose membership is majority women; a national level care worker's forum, also made up of a majority of women; a national-level, environment and food security NGO; and a community-based organization, LRS increased awareness of the care work that VFH do and succeeded in influencing the agendas of these organizations. The work of the VFH has become visible within South African Democratic Teachers Union and within the National, Education, Health and Allied Workers Union. The organizing of VFH is now on the agenda of SADTU's National Working Committee and similarly, VFH working conditions has become part of the discussions on organizing workers in more precarious forms of employment of national trade union federation discussions. Target is annual, will increase each period Target is annual, will increase each period As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period Target is annual, will increase each period Target is annual, will increase each period not applicable Target is annual, will increase each period Target is annual, will increase each period As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period As noted above, the initiative in South Africa focuses on building the capacity and political moblization of Voluntary Food Workers who are key to the implementation of the national School Nutrition Program. The VFH have a key role in rethinking and imagining nutrition in schools and at the same time, the undervaluing of their role by school communities and by themselves as women workers, has implications for nutritional outcomes in South Africa. Workshops with community members have highlighted the need to shift narratives around voluntary food handlers. A number of community level allies were identified and nutured in the reporting period. These include - School governing bodies at the local level (2), Church groups at the local level (1) and one group working on GBV which links to the precarious situation of many voluntary food handlers. The vlaue reported for this period is below the target. This reflects the time it is taking to both map local community actors who would be key allies for the initiative and also to cultivate relationships with school governing bodies in the 8 communities of the project. Target is annual, will increase each period Target exceeded. In 2022, LRS initiated eight engagements/collaborations with a diverse set of stakeholders at local and national level to advocate for the recognition and valuing of the work of VFH in the implementation of the National School Nutrition Programme. At local level, these included: 1. LGBT Youth 2. School Governing Bodies 3. Community Formations through Community Dialogues 4. University Departments (on supporting the organising of workers in precarious forms of work) National level 5. Education Trade Unions 6. Domestic Worker Unions: focused on the law and women in precarious work 7. Trade Union Federations 8. NGO and donor organisations (on formal education, food security and women’s income generation activities). Of particular note is the new alliance with the South Africa Democratic Teacher’s Union. A dialogue with Amakhozikazi women was held which created a space for stakeholders to engage on the question of what it takes to value the work of Voluntary Food Handlers. It aimed at increasing the knowledge and understanding of union members on the National School Nutrition Program and the work of Volunteer Food Handlers; including their work conditions; increasing appreciation and respect for the role of the VFH in providing good nutrition as an essential foundation for supporting learners’ development. The dialogue also explored ways in which trade unions, as key interlocutors in the school community and government spaces, can contribute to making visible and valuing the work of the Volunteer Food Handlers. At the end of the dialogue, the South Africa Democratic Teacher’s Union expressed its intention to support VFHs by supporting recognition of their status as workers (and not as volunteers) enabling them to gain access to “fair labour practices;” building cross-sector alliances to build a collective voice for negotiating better work conditions; advocating for legal reform to ensure that VFHs have better access to labour rights and protection. The dialogue offered the Amakhozikazi a platform for speaking directly with trade union activists and representing in their own voice the importance and value of their work in the schools and in their communities. The Amakhozikazi also put forward changes/solutions that would lend greater visibility and valuing of their critical role not only in the delivery of the NSNP but in contributing to better learning outcomes by fostering the healthy nutrition of schoolchildren. Some of these “asks” included increasing their agency and decision-making power; access to a fair living wage; compensation for occupational hazards, and protection of their rights as workers. The Amakhozikazi also shared the Jabula song and video, “A Day in the Life of VFH” as a way of shifting awareness and understanding as well as fostering greater action. By the end of the dialogue, volunteer food handlers claimed their identity as school chefs. PU! Support was instrumental in preparing the Amakhozikazi to undertake strategic advocacy work with different stakeholders through the development of song, video and discussion papers. See also https://www.lrs.org.za/2023/02/13/how-trade-unionists-can-support-volunteer-food-handlers/ Target is annual, will increase each period LRS’ efforts to widen the base of support for the rights of Volunteer Food Handlers to decent work, fair wages and social protection led to a growing number of civil society groups and government agencies/programmes viewing LRS as a champion for the rights of women care workers. LRS strengthened and developed collaborations with government, trade unions, workers’ rights organizations, particularly those working with care workers, feminist organizations/networks, the media as well as a private law firm. At national level, LRS held meetings with their member unions as well as several trade unions, including trade union federations to advocate for the recognition and valuing of the care work of VFH. This included: Maanda Ashu Workers Union of South Africa; South African Democratic Teachers Union, including the Early Childhood Educators; National Education and Health Workers Union; the Congress of South Africa Trade Unions, and the Federation of Unions of South Africa; Worker’s Rights Organizations: South African Care Workers Forum; Democratic Nurses of South Africa; a Private Law Firm, Webber and Wentzel Lawyers, which expressed interest in preparing to take up the legal challenge on the classification of VFH as volunteers; and academia (University of Cape Town). In addition, LRS’ engaged with the Departments of Education and Labor (national + provincial) as well as the National Minimum Wage Commission, where they highlighted the right of VFH to be classified as employees. At provincial level, LRS engaged with feminist organizations and networks (Parents, Families, and Friends of South African Queers; Feminist Network, Shayisfuba Campaign, and Earthlife Africa. Feminist groups expressed interest in the methodologies LRS uses to support the VFH movement building process. These strategic engagements have created greater visibility not only for the ‘care’ dimensions of the work of VFH but also of its value, as well as highlighted VFH struggles. "In March 2023, LRS, together with VFH, organized and hosted a press conference to advocate for the work of VFHs to be made visible, recognized, valued, and remunerated. Five media houses and three national trade unions attended. VFH opened and led the press conference: they spoke to different aspects of the VFH struggle to be recognized and valued as workers engaged in decent work and fielded and responded to questions from trade unions and the media. LRS helped facilitate the discussions, ensuring that VFH voices remained at the center of the exchange. The press conference led to the increased visibility of the work and value of VFH; resulting in three articles in the mainstream media (https://sundayworld.co.za/news/women-who-cook-for-millions-of-pupils-share-their-pain/; https://tagmyschool.co.za/volunteer-food-handlers-finally-speak/?fbclid=IwAR1Tocqshsnxe63hKx2DAKbCku7hzRcIzxTlwpoFRNIhJjJJahrJ8bdgD2w) and opportunities for VFH from different schools to be interviewed on local and community radio stations/platforms. On reflecting on their experience and learnings from the press conference, one VFH remarked: ‘’When we arrived at Sunnyside Hotel (the venue where the press conference took place), I was intimidated by the hotel. I was scared when I saw the media walk in with their big cameras but once the press conference began, the fear vanished and I was able to focus. I was pleased that union officials came to congratulate and encourage us. I expected the LRS to represent us, but I was relieved to learn that we could communicate with the press on our own.’’ The press conference was an important moment in the growing confidence of individual VFH and in the strength of the collective. Target is annual, will increase each period VFH’s have an increasing awareness of their location within the EPWP and the need for alliances with other care workers in the social sector. The LRS has managed to secure resources through the SAGE fund to support a convergence of ECD’s organised through SADTU, CHW’s organised through the South African Care Workers Forum (SACWF) and the VFH’s collective to initiate a national platform focussed on the valuing of care work. The SAGE support has just started and will continue until June 2026. LRS has a new partnership with the Foundation for Human who have provided a small grant to support the work of the VFH’s. Target is annual, will increase each period Care Worker Platform (VFHs + CHWs + ECD practitioners) As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period not reporting on this indicator Target is annual, will increase each period While not directly supported by the PU programme, LRS has supported women in precarious forms of work through a range of actions: 1. Campaigns on violence and harassment in the world of work, specifically with women formations in the Trade Union Federations; 2. Domestic Worker and Women Waste Picker struggles for labor rights 3. Campaigns to address violence and harassment in the Clothing, Textile & Manufacturing Sector, Retail sector and Education Sector Target is annual, will increase each period not applicable Target is annual, will increase each period Using feminist popular education methods the LRS facilitated a series of discussions with the Gauteng based VFH’s, reflecting on the SONA speech and analysing the national budget. An important outcome of these discussions was a letter writing campaign where VFH’s wrote letters addressed to the president Target is annual, will increase each period Collective protest actions at Department of Labour Online petition mobilisation & handover VFHs engaged in visible collective protest and petitioning, transforming individual bureaucratic humiliation into public feminist labour resistance. This strengthened solidarity and institutional accountability. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. LRS supported the active leadership and engagement of the Amakhosikazi in the various stakeholder dialogues convened. Amakhosikazi were instrumental in identifying and targeting key stakeholders for the community dialogues. They undertook a thoughtful stakeholder mapping which considered different groups to approach and to engage as part of the program given their ability to influence change. These groups included women community leaders, NGO members, retired school teachers, School Governing Body members, political branch members and VFHs from other school feeding programmes. For trade union dialogues, LRS worked with the Amakhozikazi to prepare key messages to deliver to trade union activists as well as put together changes/solutions that would lend greater visibility and valuing of their critical role not only in the delivery of the NSNP but in contributing to better learning outcomes for schoolchildren. The Amakhozikazi also shared the Jabula song and video, “A Day in the Life of VFH” – which communicated their experiences in their own voices the importance and value of VFH work in the schools and in their communities. The Trade Union dialogue helped to create an increased urgency on the part of education trade unions for creating a strategy for bargaining remuneration and conditions of service of VFHs at the Education Labour Relations Council and the Public Service Co-ordinating Bargaining Council. Other advocacy initiatives supported VFHS to produce, perform and record the VFH, Jabula, song (3 sessions); to discuss ways of popularizing the ‘Day in the life of VFH’ video; a story telling session supporting VFH’s to tell their life stories as women and as VFHs. (to be published as a video in 2023). The midline target is set at 50% of the endline target. LRS supported VFH to undertake 15 advocacy-oriented actions; the number of actions are due to the increasing level of self-organization among the VFH in Gauteng province as well as the ability of LRS to connect the care work of VFH to the broader EPWP care sector. Through advocacy meetings, demonstrations or negotiations re: rights to decent work and social protection, VFH engaged at many levels and with different stakeholders/dutybearers, including the Department of Labour (national and provincial level); political organisations, women’s rights organizations, community groups, school administrations. Of particular import is the advocacy campaign that VFH, particularly those VFH whose two-year government contracts had ended, developed and led to claim and access their Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) benefits from the schools and the Department of Labour. Only a few women were aware that they had been making contributions to the UIF and were therefore entitled to UIF payments; while others learned of this benefit/right during LRS peer learning workshops. Access to these benefits would provide a temporary yet critical income safety net while VFH sought other work; yet they were encountering difficulties in accessing this right. VFH used various platforms, including community media, schools and the labour department to voice their dissatisfaction with the UIF process and to demand their benefits. They used WhatsApp groups to build solidarity and a shared purpose. The campaign saw Voluntary Food Handlers meeting and negotiating with the Department of Labour as well as working with principals in certain schools to compel them to file the appropriate UIF paperwork. As a result of the campaign, all voluntary food handlers were able to successfully claim and receive their UIF payments. This was an important win for the voluntary food handlers: it demonstrated their growing confidence and power to affect change in their lives and it also signaled to the Department of Labour and the Department of Education that VFH’s will not allow their rights to be violated. LRS supported the food handlers’ UIF campaign by creating spaces for discussion, producing informational newsletters, disseminating educational messages, and co-creating a video highlighting VFH’s struggle to access UIF benefits. The UIF campaign also saw a level of self-organization that opens the possibility of mobilizing nationally to ensure that workers involved in the National School Nutrition Programme can assert their rights. Target is annual, will increase each period Volunteer Food Handler’s have increased confidence in engaging with budgets, from their own household budgeting processes to Government national budgets. Evidence of this is the interest Volunteer Food Handler’s have in the upcoming 2025 national budget speech. Volunteer Food Handler’s have brought the appalling state of working conditions into the public eye. This has seen some changes at school level with a few schools having kitchens renovated and more modern equipment and technology installed. At an individual level, many VFH’s report feeling confident to challenge the school principal and NSNP school coordinators in relation to the employment contracts and working conditions. Target is annual, will increase each period National budget comment letters Department of Labour protests Online petition & public handover Care Worker Convergence public storytelling Women collectively exercised power through protest, policy submissions, petitioning, and national convergence participation. These actions repositioned VFHs as legitimate labour actors within public economic debates. As the indicator measures any new values occurring since the start of the intervention, the baseline value is set at 0. Specific details regarding the situation at the start can be found in the narrative baseline report. Target is annual, will increase each period As understanding of feminist economic alternatives evolves under the PU! Programme, LRS supported VFHs to advance four economic initiatives in this reporting period. Improved wages and conditions of service: LRS support for the ongoing work of domestic workers union has led to an increase in the national minimum wage, and LRS supported VFH advocacy efforts to ensure that all VFHs accessed social protection benefits (Unemployment Insurance Fund). Entrepreneurial start-up activities: with organizational and occupational skills gained as VFHs, women are investing their UIF benefits to initiate entrepreneurial activities, such as in catering. As "nutritional activists", VFHs are using their knowledge and skills to promote indigenous forms of nutition and food preparation as a way of achieving more sustainable forms of food security. Through PU!, LRS has put a spotlight on the importance of care work within the social sector of the Expanded Public Works Program and the role it plays in the general well-being of society and how this work is being overlooked and devalued by the state. Target is annual, will increase each period Target is annual, will increase each period