Explain the nature and relevance of the Gender Tree Tool in development planning and programming. Using PowerPoint , present a model gender tree analysis Step 3: Group Work
20 Minutes
Divide participants into 3 groups. Provide each group with at least three different colours of markers and two plain flip charts. Ask them to draw a giant tree leaving enough space for writing notes on different parts of the tree based on their own specific work environment or community setting. Detail group rapporteurs to give group reports in plenary Step 4: Discussion
15 Minutes
Guide participants through a critical review of the findings Review Questions: (i)
What are your findings?
(ii)
Based on your findings, what can be done to improve the gender situation in your sector or context?
Conclusion:
5 Minutes
Give participants a take-home assignment: Ask them to select one or more of the identified challenges to work on as a pet project in their official or personal capacity.
FACILITATOR’S NOTE Prepare a detailed sample Gender Tree that is target or sector-specific Include questions that need to be addressed by the groups Where possible, a PowerPoint Presentation of a model gender tree analysis is a helpful method of giving the initial briefing to the groups before the practical exercise.
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