
Introduction
This training provides participants with practical knowledge and tools to systematically integrate gender equality considerations into policies, programs, and projects. The course emphasizes applying gender mainstreaming principles across the project cycle to enhance effectiveness, equity, and sustainability in humanitarian, development, government, and donor-funded interventions.
Participants will gain hands-on skills to identify gender gaps, design gender-responsive activities, and meet institutional and donor gender requirements.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Understand core gender concepts and gender equality principles
- Apply gender mainstreaming approaches in programs and projects
- Identify gender gaps and inequalities in different contexts
- Integrate gender into planning, implementation, and M&E
- Develop gender-responsive actions, indicators, and budgets
Align projects with national and international gender frameworks
Important Dates
Classroom Training Calendar 2026
| START DATE | END DATE | REGISTRATION DEADLINE | COURSE COST | Click to Apply. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2026 | Jan 16, 2026 | Jan 7, 2026 | USD 1000 / KES 102,000 | Register |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Feb 20, 2026 | Feb 10, 2026 | USD 1000 / KES 102,000 | Register |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 | USD 1000 / KES 102,000 | Register |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Apr 24, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | USD 1000 / KES 102,000 | Register |
| May 25, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | May 19, 2026 | USD 1000 / KES 102,000 | Register |
| June 22, 2026 | June 26, 2026 | June 17, 2026 | USD 1000 / KES 102,000 | Register |
| July 20, 2026 | July 24, 2026 | July 15, 2026 | USD 1000 / KES 102,000 | Register |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 | USD 1000 / KES 102,000 | Register |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 | Sep 17, 2026 | USD 1000 / KES 102,000 | Register |
| Oct 19, 2026 | Oct 23, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 | USD 1000 / KES 102,000 | Register |
| Nov 23, 2026 | Nov 27, 2026 | Nov 17, 2026 | USD 1000 / KES 102,000 | Register |
| Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 18, 2026 | Dec 9, 2026 | USD 1000 / KES 102,000 | Register |
Online Training Calendar 2026
| START DATE | END DATE | REGISTRATION DEADLINE | COURSE COST | Click to Apply. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 | Jan 14, 2026 | USD 500 / KES 56,000 | Register |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Feb 20, 2026 | Feb 11, 2026 | USD 500 / KES 56,000 | Register |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 4, 2026 | USD 500 / KES 56,000 | Register |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 | USD 500 / KES 56,000 | Register |
| May 11, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | USD 500 / KES 56,000 | Register |
| June 8, 2026 | June 12, 2026 | June 3, 2026 | USD 500 / KES 56,000 | Register |
| July 6, 2026 | July 10, 2026 | July 1, 2026 | USD 500 / KES 56,000 | Register |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 | July 28, 2026 | USD 500 / KES 56,000 | Register |
| Sept 7, 2026 | Sept 11, 2026 | Sept 2, 2026 | USD 500 / KES 56,000 | Register |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 1 2026 | USD 500 / KES 56,000 | Register |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 | Oct 27, 2026 | USD 500 / KES 56,000 | Register |
| Dec 7, 2026 | Dec 11, 2026 | Dec 2, 2026 | USD 500 / KES 56,000 | Register |
Course Outline
Day 1: Introduction to Gender and Gender Mainstreaming
- Key gender concepts: sex, gender, equality, equity, inclusion
- Gender roles, power relations, and social norms
- Rationale and benefits of gender mainstreaming
- International and national gender frameworks (SDGs, CEDAW)
- Practical exercise: gender issues identification
Day 2: Gender Analysis for Programming
- Purpose of gender analysis
- Overview of gender analysis tools and approaches
- Gender analysis in humanitarian and development contexts
- Intersectionality and vulnerable groups
- Practical session: conducting a basic gender analysis
Day 3: Gender Mainstreaming Across the Project Cycle
- Gender mainstreaming in project identification and design
- Gender-responsive implementation strategies
- Participation, representation, and accountability
- Gender-sensitive communication and stakeholder engagement
- Practical session: mainstreaming gender into project activities
Day 4: Gender-Responsive Planning, Budgeting & M&E
- Gender-responsive planning and results frameworks
- Developing gender-sensitive indicators
- Gender-responsive budgeting concepts
- Gender-sensitive monitoring and evaluation
- Practical session: developing gender action plans
Day 5: Policy Alignment, Safeguarding & Best Practices
- Institutional and donor gender policy requirements
- Gender, protection, and safeguarding considerations
- Do-no-harm and ethical programming
- Case studies and lessons learned
- Action planning, presentations, and course evaluation
Targeted Participants
This course is designed for:
- Project and Program Managers
- Monitoring and Evaluation Officers
- Humanitarian and Development Practitioners
- Gender and Social Inclusion Officers
- Government and NGO Staff
- Donor-funded project teams
Key Skills Gained
- Practical gender mainstreaming skills
- Gender analysis and planning techniques
- Gender-responsive budgeting and M&E
- Policy and donor compliance awareness
- Inclusive and equitable program design
Customization Options
This course can be customized for:
- Humanitarian and emergency response programs
- NGO and donor-funded project implementation
- Government and public sector planning
- Sector-specific applications (health, education, livelihoods, protection)
More Details
Training Approach
Our experienced instructors, who are seasoned experts in their respective fields, lead this course. It combines theoretical instruction with hands-on activities, group exercises, and real-world case studies. Participants also receive comprehensive training manuals and supplementary reference materials.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, all participants will be issued a certificate of completion at no extra cost.
Tailor-Made Course
We can also do this as a tailor-made course to meet organizational-specific needs.
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Group Discount
We offer 10% – 20% discount to groups of more than 5 participants.
