Organization: African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)

Location: Global

Type: Online

Application Deadline:September 21th, 2025

ABOUT

The Gender Transformative Programming Course is part of APHRC’s broader mission to promote evidence-informed policies and practices that improve the lives of women and girls across the continent. This online course is tailored for development professionals and organizations seeking to design and deliver interventions that not only respond to gender-based violence but actively challenge the power structures and norms that sustain it.

Course Objectives

• Understand and apply core concepts in gender-transformative programming.
• Design and implement programmes that address the root causes of violence against women and girls (VAWG).
• Monitor and evaluate gender-based interventions to ensure they are impactful, sustainable, and aligned with human rights frameworks.
• Critically assess the effectiveness of existing programmes and adapt approaches to meet changing social dynamics and needs.

Eligibility

• Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) working on human rights, gender justice, and social development.
• Development professionals, including those working in health, education, governance, and humanitarian sectors.
• Advocates and researchers engaged in gender analysis, policy influence, and program design.
• Policy makers and donors seeking to align their investments with effective, evidence-based strategies.

Course Format and Delivery

• 100% Online – accessible from anywhere with internet connectivity.
• Fully Self-Paced – allowing participants to progress through modules at their own speed and convenience.
• Delivered in English – to reach a wide audience across Africa and internationally.
• Free of Charge – ensuring accessibility regardless of financial resources.

Why Gender-Transformative Programming Matters

• Challenges harmful gender roles and stereotypes.
• Promotes shared power and decision-making between men and women.
• Encourages communities to question and reshape the social norms that condone violence.
• Creates enabling environments for long-term social and behavioral change.

How to Apply:

Fill in the form in the link below:

Gender Transformative Course – Expression of Interest

For more information:

Visit APHRC official website on the link below:

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