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 IDH Publication, 2026

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is not just a social issue, it’s a systemic challenge that undermines agricultural value chains.

In rural and isolated areas, GBV threatens women’s safety, limits their economic participation, and weakens food security. When women cannot work safely, entire communities lose resilience, and businesses lose productivity. Climate resilience strategies that overlook gendered risks leave communities exposed and women vulnerable.

Ending GBV is essential for building equitable, sustainable, and climate-resilient agri-food systems; and it’s not only a human rights imperative, but also central to climate adaptation and economic stability.

The good news? Solutions work. Programs like the Women’s Safety Accelerator Fund (WSAF) demonstrate that addressing GBV can enhance productivity and strengthen workforce morale and brand reputation. Safe, inclusive workplaces aren’t just good ethics, they’re smart business.

Gurmeet Kaur Articles

Luc Barriere-Constantin Article

 This article draws on the experience gained by The Constellation over the past 20 years. It is also a proposal for a new M&E and Learning framework to be adopted and adapted in future projects of all community-focused organisations.

Devaka K.C. Article

Sudeshna Sengupta Chapter in the book "Dialogues on Development edited by Prof Arash Faizli and Prof Amitabh Kundu."

Vacancies

  • We’re Hiring: National Evaluation Consultant – Bangladesh

UN Women is recruiting a National Evaluation Consultant (Bangladesh) to support the interim evaluation of the Joint Regional EmPower Programme (Phase II).

This is a great opportunity to work closely with the Evaluation Team Leader and contribute to generating credible, gender-responsive evidence that informs decision-making and strengthens programme impact.

📍 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh (home-based with travel to project locations)
📅 Apply by: 24 February 2026, 5:00 PM
🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gar4ciRr

If you are passionate about feminist evaluation, gender equality, and rigorous evidence that drives change (or know someone who is) please apply or share within your networks.

  • Seeking Senior Analyst - IPE Global

About the job

IPE Global Ltd. is a multi-disciplinary development sector consulting firm offering a range of integrated, innovative and high-quality services across several sectors and practices. We offer end-to-end consulting and project implementation services in the areas of Social and Economic Empowerment, Education and Skill Development, Public Health, Nutrition, WASH, Urban and Infrastructure Development, Private Sector Development, among others.

Over the last 26 years, IPE Global has successfully implemented over 1,200 projects in more than 100 countries. The group is headquartered in New Delhi, India with five international offices in United Kingdom, Kenya, Ethiopia, Philippines and Bangladesh. We partner with multilateral, bilateral, governments, corporates and not-for-profit entities in anchoring development agenda for sustained and equitable growth. We strive to create an enabling environment for path-breaking social and policy reforms that contribute to sustainable development.

Role Overview

IPE Global is seeking a motivated Senior Analyst – Low Carbon Pathways to strengthen and grow its Climate Change and Sustainability practice. The role will contribute to business development, program management, research, and technical delivery across climate mitigation, carbon markets, and energy transition. This position provides exceptional exposure to global climate policy, finance, and technology, working with a team of high-performing professionals and in collaboration with donors, foundations, research institutions, and public agencies.

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Recommendations on intermediary organizations working directly with grassroots women's groups on CC, Ag, + Empowerment

Dear members,
I’m Dr. Katie Tavenner, a consultant working with the Global Center for Gender Equality (GCfGE).The Center is currently undertaking a scoping exercise to identify and profile intermediary 
organizations directly working with grassroots women’s groups working at the intersection of climate resilience, agricultural development, and gender equality/women’s empowerment.  The geographical scope is South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.  These organizations would be working regionally or internationally; they would not include government agencies
 
Given your collective sectoral expertise, I am reaching out to request your suggestions or recommendations on organizations that meet the aforementioned criteria, including any contact information on these intermediaries.
Thank you and kind regards,
Katie 

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Hi Katie, I'd recommend you contact The Raha Foundation in Nigeria. Their email is therahafoundation@gmail.com or info@therahafoundation.org

Hi Dr Katie,

Three female-headed organizations I recommend in India, have worked with them.

1) Avani- Kolhapur, Maharashtra

Avani.org.in /avanikolhapur@gmail.com

2) Faith Foundation works with indigenous communities, based in Meghalya, India  https://faithfoundationshillong.org/

3) Pragati Gramodyog Evam Samaj Kalyan Sansthan (PGS) located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India

www.pgsindia.org

Head Dr Jyoti Singh,  pgs_ald@rediffmail.com
: jyoti.edu.pgs@gmail.com

Stella Maris Institute of Development Studies

organization working among women for agriculture developmen, women empowerment and climatic action in southen India in tamilnadu
www.smids.org

Director- Dr Archana Das

Africa (Shared by Bono Sen)

Good Samaritan Association in Botswana. Its an area they are venturing into with a focus on climate resilient agriculture as a means of providing livelihood to women affected by HIV. They are based in Selibe Phikwe. 

The Director of the organization - The Director of the organization - 
Dr. Sinah Teemanesinahteemane@yahoo.com

Hi Dr Katie,

Care India- I had attended a meeting on their work for transition of tribal households dependent on traditional cooking practices to clean cooking solutions, absolutely brilliant https://www.careindia.org/our-work/livelihood/bachat-improved-cook-...

https://www.careindia.org/

Contact -puneet@careindia.org

Fairtrade Africa, is a great organization to include in your list.
Dear Ritu,
There are a few organisations that meet these requirements but as GCFGE seems to be part of Stanford University, it would be good to know first what is required.

Giving one global and one national organisation as example here -

Suranjana Gupta
India-based Special Advisor, Community Resilience
Huairou Commission
Email - suranjana.gupta@huairou.org
Website - http://www.Huairou.org

HC works in both South Asia and the Sub Saharan Africa regions


Naseem Sheikh
Associate Program Director
Swayam Shikshan Prayog
Email - naseemssp123@gmail.com
Website - www.swayamshikshanprayog.org/

SSP works in Maharashtra, Bihar, Odisha, and Kerala

Thank you so much Ratna!

shared by Collins Tamonde Mukhala 

Tiyeni in Northern region of Malawi
Cupid Peaceland Initiative (www.cupidpeace.org) work directly with grassroots women in Southeast Nigeria.
(cupidpeacevillagenigeria@gmail.com)
Check out Spring Impact and its scale accelerator program for grassroots NGOs focusing on womens empowerment in Southern Africa https://www.springimpact.org/scale-accelerator-2/

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