Gender Equality
LÍNEA DE BASE DEL PROYECTO EMPRENDIMIENTOS RURALES DE MUJERES EN LA PROVINCIA DE AYABACA
The final consultancy report presents the baseline and diagnostic findings for the "Rural Women's Enterprises in Ayabaca Province, Piura" project, targeting five districts prioritized for their high poverty levels. Conducted between October and November 2023, the study utilized surveys, interviews, workshops, and focus groups, engaging primarily women involved in agro-production and crafts. Key findings reveal significant challenges, including low educational attainment, limited access to financial resources, inadequate basic services, and underrepresentation of women in leadership roles. Most women finance their ventures through personal savings, with minimal access to financial systems and markets, constraining their entrepreneurial growth. Despite these barriers, women play a vital role in the province’s agro-economic activities and crafts, yet face high rates of gender-based violence. The report emphasizes the urgent need to strengthen women’s participation in economic development, improve access to training and markets, and address systemic inequalities to enhance income generation and community resilience.
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Assessment and mapping of existing systems, mechanisms and networks on conflict resolution and local peacebuilding in Wau and Pariang Counties
South Sudan is the world’s youngest country, having gained independence from Sudan on 9 July, 2011. The country entered into conflict in 2013 with the breakout of a civil war that has led to the displacement of millions, significant loss of human lives, and has impacted the livelihoods of the country’s population. Since the start of the civil war, both international and national actors have invested in numerous peacebuilding and conflict resolution efforts to encourage the implementation of the 2018 peace agreement and mitigate the disastrous effect of the protracted crisis in South Sudan. While the conflict disproportionately affects women and children, women themselves remain largely excluded from peace processes both at the local and national level. This is largely driven by the patriarchal nature of the South Sudanese society which dictates norms and attitudes limiting women’s empowerment. This acts to enhance their vulnerability to both conflict-induced impacts of violence, and cultural practices and barriers such as early marriage, low levels of education, and economic dependency. Similarly, youth have limited access to platforms through which to engage in peacebuilding and conflict resolution. Read More...
Northeast Syria: Rapid Gender Analysis Brief Ar-Raqqa, Deir Ez Zor and Al-Hasakah Governorates
The military escalation between 26 November to 8 December led to the fall of the Assad regime, which has been in power for over five decades, leading to a historic transition period in the region with many unknowns.1 Northeast Syria (NES) has faced continued socio-economic instability and a multitude of compounding crises related to conflict and climate disasters, which has disproportionately affected women and girls of diverse identities (i.e. female-headed households, widows, older women, adolescents, and those living with disability). Prior to the transition, over 2.6 million people were in need of humanitarian assistance in NES,2 and approximately 165,000 individuals lived in 253 IDP sites, of whom 57% were under the age of 18 and 56% were female.3 Since November 27th, an estimated 100,000 people (including 23,000 people fleeing violence in Lebanon4) have arrived in Ar-Raqqa and Al-Hasakah governorates seeking refuge from escalating hostilities across the region, with only 8% of assessed households knowing their intended destination.5
Access to services remains challenging due to various factors such as political unrest, roadblocks by armed groups, supply chain coordination difficulties, limited availability of frontline workers, heightened security threats and curfews, particularly in Al-Hasakah and Ar-Raqqa governorates.6 This civil unrest and population shifts will strain already limited humanitarian services and resources, putting vulnerable populations such as children, people with disabilities, older people, and pregnant and lactating women at greater risk. Emergency collective centers in Tabqa and Raqqa have already reached full capacity, and it is anticipated that more schools in Raqqa, Hasakah, Tabqa, Kobani, and Qamishli will be repurposed as shelters, further interrupting education across the region.7 Furthermore, increased hostilities and political uncertainty may impact women’s participation in political and leadership spaces.
This analysis highlights pre-existing and emerging vulnerabilities and risks within the Ar-Raqqa, Deir Ez Zor, and Al-Hasakah governorates with a focus on gender and age data to inform humanitarian programming in the early stages of the crisis. The Rapid Gender Analysis (RGA) methodology is designed to be built progressively and adapted to the shorter time frames, rapidly changing contexts and insecure environments that often characterize humanitarian interventions. Thus, as more information becomes available and the security situation allows, further data will be incorporated into this analysis. Read More...
Access to services remains challenging due to various factors such as political unrest, roadblocks by armed groups, supply chain coordination difficulties, limited availability of frontline workers, heightened security threats and curfews, particularly in Al-Hasakah and Ar-Raqqa governorates.6 This civil unrest and population shifts will strain already limited humanitarian services and resources, putting vulnerable populations such as children, people with disabilities, older people, and pregnant and lactating women at greater risk. Emergency collective centers in Tabqa and Raqqa have already reached full capacity, and it is anticipated that more schools in Raqqa, Hasakah, Tabqa, Kobani, and Qamishli will be repurposed as shelters, further interrupting education across the region.7 Furthermore, increased hostilities and political uncertainty may impact women’s participation in political and leadership spaces.
This analysis highlights pre-existing and emerging vulnerabilities and risks within the Ar-Raqqa, Deir Ez Zor, and Al-Hasakah governorates with a focus on gender and age data to inform humanitarian programming in the early stages of the crisis. The Rapid Gender Analysis (RGA) methodology is designed to be built progressively and adapted to the shorter time frames, rapidly changing contexts and insecure environments that often characterize humanitarian interventions. Thus, as more information becomes available and the security situation allows, further data will be incorporated into this analysis. Read More...
Fill the Nutrition Gap (FNGAP) Impact Assessment Report Kyaka II, Kyegegwa District
This document is an impact assessment report for the Fill the Nutrition Gap (FNGAP 1) project, which was implemented in the Kyaka II refugee settlement in Uganda. The project, carried out by CARE and JESE from January 2023 to June 2024, aimed to improve nutrition, resilience, and income generation among vulnerable households, particularly focusing on women and children. The report evaluates the project’s effectiveness through mixed-methods data collection, including household surveys, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews. The findings highlight significant improvements in food security, child feeding practices, and household income, with notable shifts in gender dynamics. However, the report also identifies ongoing challenges, such as crop diseases and water scarcity, and offers recommendations for strengthening the project’s impact, including enhanced agricultural support, financial empowerment, and community engagement. The document provides valuable lessons for future nutrition and food security interventions in similar contexts. Read More...
Scaling Up Farmer Field and Business Schools in Coffee Communities: Uganda Baseline Report Summary
This report presents the key findings of a benchmarking assessment of the Scaling Up Farmer Field and Business Schools in Coffee Communities (SUFFBS-C) project, which aims to promote gender-equitable economic empowerment for 4,000 women farmers and their households in the coffee-growing communities of the Rwenzori subregion. The project is structured around four expected outcomes: (1) increased access and control of women and girls over productive resources; (2) enhanced positive gender and social norms; (3) alternative livelihood options and inclusive markets; and (4) strengthened leadership capacities of women farmers and women’s organizations to advocate for gender-equitable agricultural productivity. The baseline study surveyed 389 respondents (79% female, average age 45), with a strong participation rate (95%). Key findings include improved access to resources, with 78% of women having access to financial services and 74% securing land use rights, although significant challenges remain, particularly in credit access and digital financial services. The study also highlighted barriers to the adoption of new agricultural practices and limitations in leadership training, underscoring ongoing gender-based disparities that hinder women's economic empowerment. These challenges are compounded by deeply rooted social norms, particularly concerning land ownership and decision-making, with married women facing additional restrictions. This evaluation reveals crucial insights into the barriers that need to be addressed for enhancing women's economic potential in these communities. Read More...
Informe Final: Línea de Base proyecto Guardianas del Cambio
The "Guardianas del Cambio" project, implemented by CARE Perú and Humanity & Inclusion with USAID funding, aims to reduce the vulnerability of girls, adolescents, and women in Amazonas and Loreto to climate change-induced natural risks. The project focuses on enhancing their adaptive capacities and fostering their participation in creating sustainable local solutions. A baseline study was conducted, involving 1,031 students and 50 adults through surveys. Key findings include that 19% of students adopted climate adaptation measures, 2.7% participated in climate-related decision-making spaces, and over 50% engaged in civic activities. Additionally, 58.91% of students agreed with principles of gender equality, and 21.01% of female students reported strengthened competencies in equity, respect, and social participation. The study also identified two nature-based solutions implemented at the municipal level with an intersectional approach. Data collection emphasized representativeness, confidentiality, and comprehensive analysis using indices to assess project indicators.
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Pakistan Multi-sector Integrated Emergency Response – Phase 2
Care Pakistan, Thardeep Rural Development Programme (TRDP) and Fast Rural Development Programme (FRDP) jointly implemented DEC funded project titled, “Multi-Sector Integrated Emergency Response project to support the recovery of flood-affected people in Districts Dadu and Badin, Sindh province. The primary goal of the project was to deliver a comprehensive range of services to recover the needs of individuals affected by the floods. This initiative aimed to enhance the affected population's resilience and aid in their recovery from the aftermath of the floods. The following five project outcomes were designed to deliver an integrated response to the needs generated by the damages caused by the floods in terms of 1) Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), 2) Education, 3) Protection, 4) Livelihood and 5) MPCA:
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Increased access to clean drinking water for flood affected communities in target areas and provide better facilities for vulnerable groups.
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Improved learning environment for children enrolled in schools in flood affected target area
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Increased protection services to communities
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Increased livelihood support to communities
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Awareness raising and capacity building regarding the DRR.
CARE Pakistan intended to conduct endline evaluation of the project and contracted a consultancy firm, CDMSD to assess performance of the project on Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and Development Assistance Committee (DAC) OECD-DAC criteria (Relevance, Effectiveness, Efficiency, Impact and Sustainability) and document its achievements, challenges, best practices, and the learning aspects for all stakeholders, with the aim of informing future similar programming. Further to assess the project strategies and interventions on and their quality criteria with specific focus on DNH, participation, inclusion and accountability strategies of the project.
The consultant employed a mixed approach comprised of qualitative and quantitative data to collect primary data and desk review for secondary data collection. 404 households were interviewed through sample beneficiary survey beside 10 FGDs with men and women and 16 Key Informant Interview conducted with project staff and relevant stakeholders. Appropriate quality control measures were put in place to ensure completeness and accuracy of the collected data. Read More...
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Increased access to clean drinking water for flood affected communities in target areas and provide better facilities for vulnerable groups.
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Improved learning environment for children enrolled in schools in flood affected target area
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Increased protection services to communities
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Increased livelihood support to communities
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Awareness raising and capacity building regarding the DRR.
CARE Pakistan intended to conduct endline evaluation of the project and contracted a consultancy firm, CDMSD to assess performance of the project on Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and Development Assistance Committee (DAC) OECD-DAC criteria (Relevance, Effectiveness, Efficiency, Impact and Sustainability) and document its achievements, challenges, best practices, and the learning aspects for all stakeholders, with the aim of informing future similar programming. Further to assess the project strategies and interventions on and their quality criteria with specific focus on DNH, participation, inclusion and accountability strategies of the project.
The consultant employed a mixed approach comprised of qualitative and quantitative data to collect primary data and desk review for secondary data collection. 404 households were interviewed through sample beneficiary survey beside 10 FGDs with men and women and 16 Key Informant Interview conducted with project staff and relevant stakeholders. Appropriate quality control measures were put in place to ensure completeness and accuracy of the collected data. Read More...
System Level Impact Evaluation Report on Categorization-based Farmer ID (FID) System in Nepal
This report highlights CARE's transformative initiatives through the Farmer Identity (FID) Card system, which significantly benefitted landless individuals, women, persons with disabilities, Dalits, Janajatis, and other marginalized groups in Nepal. Conducted from May to June 2024, the comprehensive impact evaluation utilized a participatory approach and contribution analysis to assess the impacts of the FID system. Key findings illustrate how the FID Card system has been integrated into local and federal agriculture policies, enhancing access to services for marginalized farmers and empowering communities. The report details the significant changes in agriculture policy, improved accountability, reduced discrimination, and enhanced social norms resulting from the intervention. The evaluation also identifies challenges and sustainability factors, providing actionable recommendations for future advocacy and implementation strategies.
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Executive Summary – Curiosity Collective II: Are VSLA feminist platforms for gender transformation?
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This executive summary draws on the findings from Curiosity Collective II, a study conducted in early 2020 in West Africa, with a focus on the gender-transformative potential of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs). The research evaluates how VSLAs can be a platform for challenging patriarchal structures that normalize violence and discrimination against women and girls. It applies CARE's Gender Equality Framework, which operates across three domains: Agency, Relations, and Structure. Over six days, the study assessed 13 VSLAs (both women-only and mixed groups) across Niger and Côte d'Ivoire, engaging local NGOs and feminist groups to explore VSLAs' roles in promoting gender transformation.
The study offers key recommendations, such as developing gender-based measurement tools, investing in women-only VSLA groups, integrating GBV risk mitigation, and engaging men and boys to challenge patriarchal norms. Additionally, it advocates for linking VSLA women to local women’s rights organizations to enhance political participation and addressing exclusion by adapting VSLAs to include marginalized groups such as LGBTQ+ individuals and survivors of violence. Read More...
This executive summary draws on the findings from Curiosity Collective II, a study conducted in early 2020 in West Africa, with a focus on the gender-transformative potential of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs). The research evaluates how VSLAs can be a platform for challenging patriarchal structures that normalize violence and discrimination against women and girls. It applies CARE's Gender Equality Framework, which operates across three domains: Agency, Relations, and Structure. Over six days, the study assessed 13 VSLAs (both women-only and mixed groups) across Niger and Côte d'Ivoire, engaging local NGOs and feminist groups to explore VSLAs' roles in promoting gender transformation.
The study offers key recommendations, such as developing gender-based measurement tools, investing in women-only VSLA groups, integrating GBV risk mitigation, and engaging men and boys to challenge patriarchal norms. Additionally, it advocates for linking VSLA women to local women’s rights organizations to enhance political participation and addressing exclusion by adapting VSLAs to include marginalized groups such as LGBTQ+ individuals and survivors of violence. Read More...