This technical report provides an overview of E2A’s couple-focused theory of change (TOC) and ideas for its practical application in the field through: 1) a graphic depiction of the TOC and an explanation of its component parts; 2) an exploration of what program implementation at the TOC’s potential intervention points might look like; and 3) a presentation of suggested monitoring and evaluation indicators for TOC...Read More
Youth and Gender
The Intersection of Menstruation, School, and Family: Experiences of Girls Growing Up in Urban Areas in the USA
GATE used participatory and qualitative methods to examine the menstruation and puberty experiences of low-income adolescent girls in America’s three largest cities: Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City. Findings indicate a need for (1) improved guidance on the practicalities of period management; (2) strategies to support girls with menstrual pain while in school; and (3) approaches to improve girls’ sport and physical activity experiences...Read More
Mixed-Methods Systematic Review of Behavioral Interventions in Low- and Middle-Income Countries to Increase Family Support for Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition During the First 1000 Days
Fathers, grandmothers, and other family members’ influence on maternal, infant, and young child nutrition (MIYCN) is widely recognized, yet synthesis of the effectiveness of engaging them to improve nutrition practices during the first 1000 days is lacking. This brief examines the impact of behavioral interventions to engage family members in MIYCN in low- and middle-income countries through a mixed-methods systematic review and found they can...Read More
School-Related Gender-Based Violence: Data and Solutions to Prevent Violence in Schools
In commemoration of the International Day of Education (January 24), Together for Girls has released a new education portal, which profiles several school-based interventions that prevent violence inside the classroom and throughout entire communities. With proper practices, schools can serve as protective spaces for children, as well as important arenas for broader social change.Read More
Program Guidance on Engaging Family Members in Improving Maternal and Child Nutrition
This guidance translates research findings into practical recommendations for quality interventions that engage family members in care and feeding of children. Targeted for program planners and implementers who seek to improve maternal, infant, and young child nutrition, it is intended to inform the design of social and behavior change strategies, planning for a new or improved activity, and the adaptive management phase of a nutrition...Read More
Gender Responsive Pedagogy Teacher Training Pack
Plan International Canada has released its Gender Responsive Pedagogy Teacher Training (GRPTT) pack which integrates gender equality into practical, child-centered pedagogical teacher training. The 10-day training introduces key gender-related issues and concepts in education, and mainstreams gender considerations into teaching skills, such as lesson planning and positive discipline, to enable teachers to eliminate gender stereotypes in common classroom scenarios, promote respectful interactions between students, and...Read More
