WFP PARTNERS RECEIVE GENDER ACTION LEARNING SYSTEMS TRAINING IN KUMASI

By CUG NEWS MEDIA

 

The World Food Programme (WFP) recently organized a comprehensive training workshop on Gender Action Learning Systems (GALS) for its governmental and non-governmental partners in Kumasi. Held from June 4th to 7th at the Royal Basin Hotel, the workshop aimed to enhance gender equality and empower rural communities through participatory learning and action planning.

The training brought together a diverse group of participants, including local and international WFP staff, representatives from the Ministry of Gender, NGOs such as World Vision and WIDO, and focal persons and WIAD (Women in Agricultural Development) officers from the 11 regional departments of Agriculture where WFP projects are ongoing.

Facilitated by Tony, a consultant from Senegal, the four-day training adopted a participatory approach to ensure active engagement from all attendees. The methodology employed included Participatory Rural Appraisal, Visioning and Goal Setting, and Group Interactive Sessions. Key topics covered were the GALS empowerment tools, such as the Gender Balance Tree, Gender Diamonds, Visioning Circle, Market Scoping, Product Scoping, Multilane Highway, and Gender Analysis.

These tools, which feature diagrammatic representations, were used to create sketches on stickers to symbolize ideas, preferences, roles, and responsibilities of different genders. These sketches were then analyzed to identify inequalities and develop action plans to promote gender equality. Activities were conducted in sub-groups, with each group presenting their findings and solutions through sketches and diagrams.

This initiative underscores WFP's commitment to promoting sustainable agricultural practices and fostering gender equality in rural communities. By empowering participants with the knowledge and tools to address gender disparities, WFP aims to drive meaningful change and support the development of equitable agricultural systems.

By Adam Siaka

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