Our training and capacity-building initiatives are designed to empower women leaders and young people (including young women and girls) in rural and peri-urban communities, as well as community-based organisations.
These capacity-building processes also include leadership building of young people and women’s groups on gender, SRH, GBV, mental health, and early marriage along with skills in developing materials and pedagogies.
The training also addresses rights and ethical issues related to healthcare access and socioeconomic determinants of health.
We emphasise sensitising healthcare providers at all levels by equipping them with the necessary information and skills to effectively address gender and health-related issues.
Our training and capacity-building workshops and orientations cover a range of important thematic areas, including sexual and domestic violence, youth leadership and rights, sexual and reproductive health rights, maternal health, infertility, contraception and access to safe abortion, mental health and well-being, and ensuring access to medicines and healthcare services for women and other marginalised groups.
Our primary goal through this intervention strategy is to equip participants with the information and tools they need to advocate for their local needs and contribute positively to their communities.
We carry out our training and capacity-building initiatives at multiple levels:
Community-based training programmes
These training programmes enhance local capacities and foster leadership development through the dissemination of information, participatory planning, and the implementation of effective interventions. These initiatives aim to optimise health outcomes while addressing gender intersections, thereby empowering community members, particularly women and girls on the frontline, to adopt effective practices to address such issues in their lives.
National and state-level trainings
These trainings equip women, young leaders, healthcare professionals, researchers, and others with a thorough understanding of the intersections between health and gender. It encourages participants to explore the social aspects of these issues, allowing them to grasp the lived experiences of individuals facing such challenges.
Training with the public health system
We were invited by many medical colleges and state health departments to train the medical officers, ANMs and ASHA workers on various issues related to gender, public health, SRH and GBV. We have held several training courses on GBV as a public health issue with the healthcare providers. Our engagement with NIHFW in the past helped in developing the modules integrating gender at the CHC, PHC, DH and CHW levels.
Training students and young researchers
Participants gain a comprehensive understanding about health policy, gender perspectives, legal frameworks, and grassroots mobilising through workshops, seminars, and community engagement. Such capacity-building procedures not only empower individuals but also foster a collaborative community committed to improving health equity and ensuring that all people’s rights are respected and protected.