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Traversing the path with women farmers in their fields and in our reflections/writings, a stark observation was the sheer lack of localized and regional vocabulary and terminology to adequately capture and communicate the understanding of climate change and mitigation strategies, informed by the unique experiences and needs of small and marginal women farmers. This is what propelled our research - to examine how women farmers perceive, express, experience, and respond to climate variability across

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At Includovate, we are expanding our Pacific Research & Evaluation Talent Pool and inviting researchers, evaluators, consultants, and development practitioners to join a growing network of professionals committed to creating meaningful social impact.

As a feminist research incubator and certified social enterprise, Includovate works with partners including UNICEF, UNFPA, the ILO, governments, and development organisations across 23+ countries. Our work spans gender equality, social inclusion, health, disability, youth, climate, WASH, market systems, and other development priorities.

We are particularly keen to connect with experts from:
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We welcome expertise in:
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Whether your expertise lies in data collection, research, evaluation, technical advisory, facilitation, or team leadership, we would love to hear from you.
By joining our Talent Pool, you become part of a trusted network of professionals who may be considered for future research, evaluation, advisory, and consulting opportunities across the Pacific region and beyond.

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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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Permalink Reply by Suresh Tamang on January 16, 2023 at 9:18

Please contact Human Development Center [HDC] Nepal based in Eastern Nepal as below

Mr. Bharat Kusuwar or Bhuwan Singh Tamang

Human Development Centre, Nepal (HDC)

Email: hdcnepal061@gmail.com

Mobile: +977-9842695172

Tel No: 023531213

Permalink Reply by Anupriya on January 16, 2023 at 10:00

Hello Dr Katie, these are my recommendations

Partnering4Change Pvt Ltd India - working on CC, AG+, empowerment and gender with diverse stakeholders in India. I am one of the Directors here.

SSP (Swayam Sikhshan Prayog) - Women's Empowerment and Livelihood (climate change resilient), - works in Multiple states https://swayamshikshanprayog.org/

Samabhabona - https://bdssamabhabona.org/ works on gender justice and livelihoods of Transgender persons in West Bengal

Dhaatri (multiple states in India) https://www.dhaatri.org/ via their fellowship programs on CC, AG+

SAWF IN https://sawfindia.org/ multiple states again

Hope this is helpful.

warmly,

Anupriya

Permalink Reply by Arundhita Bhanjdeo on January 16, 2023 at 12:02

Hello Katie 

Here are two of the excellent grassroots organisations that work at the grassroots with women's groups on agriculture, climate resilience and rural livelihoods: Profesional Assistance for Development Action (PRADAN) working in seven states- West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan; and, Gram Vikas working primarily in Odisha. For PRADAN you can connect with Souparno Chatterjee (souparno@pradan.net) and for Gram Vikas, you can connect with Liby Johnson at info@gramvikas.org

Hope this is helpful.

Permalink Reply by Rituu B Nanda on January 16, 2023 at 12:09

Thanks Arundhita for responding.

Permalink Reply by Ceaser M, Odongo on January 16, 2023 at 22:38

Hi Dr. Katie, I recommend Village Enterprise Village Enterprise - Creating sustainable businesses – Transforming...

At Village Enterprise, We believe in the power of the entrepreneurial spirit to transform lives. Community-based and locally-led, our poverty graduation program equips Africans living in extreme poverty with cash transfers, training, and mentoring to create income-generating, sustainable businesses and savings groups, permanently breaking the cycle of poverty for themselves and their families. Digital technology and a group-based approach make this more scalable and cost-effective than traditional approaches. Over 82% of our entrepreneurs are female, ensuring greater gender equity and increased opportunities for women and families. And rigorous evidence shows that our model works!

All contacts on the organisation website!

Permalink Reply by Suresh Tamang on January 17, 2023 at 9:16

Dear Dr. Katie,

You may contact Rural Reconstruction Nepal, one of the reputed NGOs active working since early 1990s in Nepal across all sectors, they have long work background and direct relationship with many grassroots users groups, networks and professional associations in Nepal and beyond!

RRN has newly signed a joint World Bank project that is very related work to climate resilience, agriculture development and community mobilization etc. 

http://rrn.org.np

Permalink Reply by Anvesha Khandelwal Punjani on January 17, 2023 at 13:41

Hi Katie 

I work with Good Return. We work in 10 countries of Asia Pacific region on gender/women's empowerment through financial literacy and impact investment in the agri business which are majorly owned by women or benefit women in the region. 

Permalink Reply by Debdatta Purkayastha on January 17, 2023 at 14:33

Dear Katie, 

I work with the South Asia Women Foundation India (www.sawfindia.org), a national women's fund in India. We are committed to supporting small grassroots women-led and trans-persons-led organizations and initiatives that are working towards gender transformative change. Our programmes have intersectional approaches to enhancing women's access to justice, economic participation, and building climate resilience. It will be great if we can connect and share more details about our work with you. 

Warm regards, 

Debdatta 

Contact: debdatta.purkayastha@gmail.com; sawfindia@gmail.com

Permalink Reply by susmita mukherjee on January 17, 2023 at 14:51

Dear Dr. Katie

I would like to introduce yourself to PCI - https://pciglobal.in/. An Indian organization working pan India with the self-help group (SHG) networks on various issues pertaining to gender equality, health, nutrition, economic empowerment, education and climate resilience. we work on scalable solutions and execute in partnership with national and state governments. Do reach out to us for further potential collaborations. 

Permalink Reply by Venu Arora on January 18, 2023 at 12:34

You may like to consider looking at our work at Ideosync Media Combine. We use Digital Media and Information literacies to empower women and girls at the grassroots level. Our FreeDem and IUIF programs are designed for building capacities among diverse women and girls in India. 

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Permalink Reply by Kumar Sourav on January 19, 2023 at 19:36

Hi Dr. Katie, We at CITTA India have started a project with 200 women from remote villages of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. The idea is to create 20 SHGs, train them to improve their existing skill set of processing the locally available xerophytic produces and embroidery, and help them in backward and forward linkages so they could increase their earning.

We can share more details with you, if needed.

My email id is kumar.sourav@cittaindia.org. Please let me know.

Thank You!

Permalink Reply by Alice D Kanengoni on January 23, 2023 at 14:50

Dear Dr Katie Tavenner

Thanks very much for your enquiry. Please consider including The Southern Africa Trust (SAT) www.southernafricatrust.org . We are an intermediary grant-maker centering gender justice in our efforts to end poverty and inequality in 16 countries in Southern Africa. You can reach me on akanengoni@southernafricatrust.org for more information. I am the current CEO and team leader.

Kind regards

Alice D Kanengoni 

SAT CEO

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