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Ensuring projects are designed and managed to promote gender equity and inclusion
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At Chemonics, we believe that successful development must include the needs of everyone — especially those of the hardest to reach and the most underrepresented. So, we work to design and implement inclusive projects that recognize how people’s multiple identities and the variety of differences that shape their human experience affect program outcomes. We draw from industry expertise implementing programs that integrate gender equality and social inclusion in 150 countries around the world. Our projects consider social and cultural factors — like age, ability, geographic location, ethnic and religious identities, sexual identity, and economic status — to inform analysis, program design, implementation, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning methods. We also integrate safeguarding measures into our programs to protect people from unintended harm, such as preventing and responding to sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse; gender-based violence; trafficking in persons; child abuse, and other forms of abuse. Our network of specialists is committed to upholding Chemonics’ global goals to advance gender equity and equality and social inclusion through our work around the world.

Services in Gender Equality and Social Inclusion

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    Disability-Inclusive Development
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    Inclusion of Minority Groups
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    LGBTI-Inclusive Development
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    Mainstreaming Gender Equality
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    Safeguarding
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    Women’s Empowerment

01 Disability-Inclusive Development


Advancing disability inclusion requires a commitment to equality and ensuring that people with disabilities play an active role in contributing to the development of their countries. The perspectives and the inclusion of persons with disabilities — as well as organizations representing persons with disabilities — are key for effective and sustainable programming. We develop programs…

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02 Inclusion of Minority Groups


Chemonics is committed to including groups that have historically faced discrimination or marginalization. For example, we advocate for indigenous people’s rights, the rights of ethnic, linguistic, and religious minorities, and social cohesion. We work to ensure that staff and implementing partners respect the rights of minority groups and engage them as authentic partners. We strive…

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03 LGBTI-Inclusive Development


Our projects promote respect for the LGBTI community and enable an environment where everyone can live in safety and with dignity, can participate in decision-making processes, and is treated equally regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We identify ways to mitigate challenges that members of the LGBTI community may face while participating…

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04 Mainstreaming Gender Equality


Chemonics uses gender analyses across sectors to examine the roles, rights, and responsibilities of men and women, as well as the obstacles, opportunities, and choices available in different contexts. Our programs are designed with the understanding that women and men may experience development issues differently: Women and men have different roles within their communities that…

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05 Safeguarding


At Chemonics, we believe that safeguarding, or protecting a person’s right to live safely, free from abuse and neglect, is integral to the work we do. To prevent and reduce violence and harm, we support individuals in maintaining control over their lives and making informed choices without coercion. Our projects integrate safeguarding measures to protect…

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06 Women’s Empowerment


Chemonics recognizes that in some contexts, deep-rooted cultural and historical practices have narrowly defined women’s opportunities and roles. To address these inequalities, we lead activities that facilitate women’s access to the skills and resources they may need to participate fully in society. We also recognize that within these contexts, women’s experiences and opportunities are not…

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My Name is Tania

In Cartagena, Colombia, life can be hard, and even dangerous, for transgender people. But one activist refuses to accept the status quo. Meet Tania, a young philosophy student, who is stepping up and fighting back.

Justice for Adolat

One of the most effective ways to improve family incomes in the developing world is to empower women. See how one USAID project is helping tens of thousands of women in Central Asia in their fight for a better future.

Gender Mainstreaming and Integration

Experts discuss why gender mainstreaming is crucial in all stages of program planning and management.

Saving For Health

USAID’s Maximizing Agricultural Revenue and Key Enterprises in Targeted Sites worked with Nigerian NGOs to help more than 900 women increase their income and improve child nutrition.

Empowering Colombian Women

The Mobile School empowers women in Cauca as political and social organization leaders — training them on topics such as democracy, peace, and women’s rights. Women then replicate the training with others in their own communities.

What Men Can Do, Ladies Can Do

The Feed the Future Uganda Youth Leadership for Agriculture Activity partnered with Sing With Me Happily to train 108 female youth in tractor operations and help them find employment across Uganda.

A Female Tractor Operator in Uganda Breaks Barriers

With support from the Feed the Future Uganda Youth Leadership for Agriculture Activity, Kevin Akello became the first female tractor operator in her community and proved “what a man can do, a woman can also do.”

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Cecilia Barraza

Deputy Chief of Party, Colombia Justice for Sustainable Piece Project

Shauna Caria

Global Practice Lead, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion

Kerry Dittmeier

Senior Specialist, Center for Private Sector Engagement

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Dr. Kenya Dugger

Senior Senior Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director

Catherine Kannam

Chief Operating Officer

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Nancy Maroun

Senior Technical Advisor

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Our Work in Gender Equality and Social Inclusion
Trauma-Informed Approaches to Development Checklist
Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, and Abuse: A Toolkit for Building a Prevention and Response Program
How USAID’s Solicitations and Resulting Awards Include Underrepresented Groups
Our Vision for Diversity and Inclusion
Global Approach to Women in Leadership
Disability-Inclusion at Chemonics International
Embedding CLA Practices into the Activity Early on Fostered Improvements in Nutrition, Sanitation, and Farm Production in Southwestern Tajikistan
Socially Responsible Manufacturing Brings Success
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Enabling Safe, Inclusive, and Quality Education in Syria

Investing in Tunisia’s Tourism Industry

Transforming the Nigerian Agriculture Sector

Piloting and Promoting Best Practices for Economic Growth

Helping All of Vietnam’s Citizens

Stronger and Healthier Households in Sri Lanka

Improving the Guatemalan Justice System

Supporting Mexico’s Approach to Protecting Human Rights

Advocating for a Vocal Civil Society in Nigeria

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Train a Woman, Train a Nation

The Path Toward Protected Rights in the West Bank

Historic Policy Changes in Vietnam Extend Rights

From Policy to Practice: Exercising Gender-Equal Land Rights in Rwanda

Accessing Her Rights

Taking a Stand Onstage

Investing in Women

Women Empowering Women to Overcome Gender-Based Violence in Colombia

Stronger Civil Society in Indonesia

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3 Questions with Captain Amos Lee On Recruiting Veteran Talent in Development

Creativity and Innovation Can Save the Day

News: Chemonics Names Catherine Kannam as the Company’s First Chief Operating Officer

Going Beyond Barriers to Break the Bias: A Celebration for International Women’s Day

What Is People-Centered Justice Programming and Why Does it Matter To You?

Leveraging Data for Meaningful Progress Towards Disability Inclusion

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News: Chemonics Earns “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality” Designation for Second Consecutive Year

Safeguarding Women and Girls with Disabilities During Natural Disasters and External Shocks

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Chemonics Listed Among “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion”

Going the Extra Mile to Reach the Last Mile

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Combatting Human Trafficking During COVID-19

3 Questions with Cecilia Barraza on Leveraging Mobile Apps for Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response During COVID-19

Demonstrating Leadership for Racial Equality in Development

Trauma-Informed Approaches to Development

News: Chemonics Releases SHEA Prevention and Response Toolkit

Development Starts Here — A Pledge to Action for Diversity and Inclusion

Our Shared Responsibility: Combatting Sexual Violence through Prevention and Response

Making the Future Accessible: Safeguarding Women with Disabilities in the Workplace

She Is an Agripreneur: Enabling Female Entrepreneurship in Agribusiness

Susanna Mudge

News: Chemonics’ President and CEO Susanna Mudge Joins Women Leaders on Panel at Global Women’s Summit

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Out and About: How to Create Responsive Security Resources for LGBTQ+ Travelers

The Problem with the Phrase ‘And Other Vulnerable Groups’

News: Chemonics Announces New Corporate Diversity and Inclusion Director Albert E. Smith Jr.

3 Questions with Todd Diamond on Countering Violent Extremism and Preventing Gang Violence

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