Mahila Samakhya Programme
- P Project/Program
A Active
Key Information
Lead Implementing Government(s)
Location(s)
South Asia
India
Government Affiliation
Government-affiliated programYears
1988 -
Partner(s)
Not applicable or unknown
Ministry Affiliation
Ministry of EducationFunder(s)
Not applicable or unknown
COVID-19 Response
UnknownGeographic Scope
NationalAreas of Work Back to Top
Education areas
Other skills
- Rights/empowerment education
Cross-cutting areas
- Empowerment
Program participants
Target Audience(s)
Boys (both in school and out of school), Girls (both in school and out of school), School administrators, Teachers - female, Teachers - male
Age
Not applicable or unknown
School Enrolment Status
Not applicable or unknown
School Level
Not applicable or unknown
Other populations reached
Not applicable or unknown
Participants include
Not applicable or unknown
Program Approaches Back to Top
Community engagement/advocacy/sensitization
- General awareness-raising/community engagement
Teaching
- Pre-service teacher training – gender-responsive pedagogy
- Teaching materials (e.g. lesson plans, curricula)
Women's empowerment programs
- Leadership training
Program Goals Back to Top
Education goals
- Curricula, teaching and learning materials are free of gender-bias and stereotypes
- Education sector plans, budgets, policies, and data systems are more gender-equitable
- Teachers and learners have the knowledge and skills to promote gender equality
Cross-cutting goals
- More equitable gender attitudes and norms