Gender and Social Equity

Should We, Do We, Work in Urban Areas?

Although Helvetas' work focuses on rural areas, it does not stop where the countryside ends. We are already active in many small to medium sized towns.

Written by Jane Carter - 07. July 2016

Where the Money Goes… Tracking Spending on Gender and Social Inclusion

Our country programme in Nepal has used the tool of Fund Flow Analysis (FFA) for more than 10 years. It is now well embedded in financial reporting.

Written by Jane Carter - 16. June 2016

“Violence Against an Individual Is Violence Against Society…”

Addressing Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) is an issue on which all development practitioners should be aware.

Written by Jane Carter - 08. June 2016

Speaking out About Menstruation: “Blue” Schools in Nepal

Providing a platform to gain and share information and knowledge on how to manage menstruation with dignity and without fear, discomfort or shame.

Written by Jane Carter - 21. March 2016

Girls’ Initiation Rites in Mozambique: Opposing Views

Achieving widespread change in attitudes towards women’s role in society takes a sustained, concerted effort over a longer time frame.

Written by Jane Carter - 10. February 2016

Monitoring Changing Lives: Dalit Women in Nepal

Without qualitative as well as quantitative measures of project achievement, we fail to see the full picture – particularly in matters of women’s empowerment.

Written by Jane Carter - 15. January 2016