We are a social enterprise consultancy focused on gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) in development and humanitarian settings.

We deliver high-impact programmes, technical support and policy advice to catalyse change in GEDSI.

We champion equal rights and social justice, working on areas like climate justice, gender-based violence, safeguarding, governance and inclusive societies, and monitoring, evaluation and learning.

We embed inclusion, learning and accountability into everything we do and are continually evolving to reflect our values both internally and externally.

Leading global provider of innovative gender equality and social inclusion consultancy and research

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Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Factsheet – Cambodia

This factsheet offers an overview of GEDSI within Cambodia, with a specific focus on waste management and agriculture sectors.

Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Factsheet – Laos PDR

This factsheet offers an overview of GEDSI within Laos PDR, with a specific focus on waste management and agriculture sectors.

Evidence Brief: Financial Compensation Practices for Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment

This desk-based study examines evidence and practice on financial compensation for SEAH survivors through literature review, interviews, and analysis. It clarifies the distinction between legally grounded financial compensation and needs-based financial assistance, and explores who might hold…

Building Equitable Partnerships Case Study: Supporting Survivors of SEAH (S2S)

This case study shares insights and lessons learned from the use of equitable partnership tools as part of the Supporting Survivors of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment (SEAH) programme in Malawi.

Lessons Learned from Asylum Access’ Equitable Partnerships Tools

This case study presents an overview of Asylum Access’ work on equitable partnerships, including tools developed, and lessons learned from these efforts.

Building Equitable Partnerships Case Study: What Works to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls Programme

This case study presents an overview of the equitable partnership principles and approach adopted by What Works II, including opportunities, challenges, and lessons learned.

Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Factsheet – Vietnam

This factsheet offers an overview of GEDSI within Vietnam, with a specific focus on waste management, pollution and health within the agricultural sector.

Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Analysis – Uganda (Waste Management, Pollution and Health within the Agriculture Sector)

This resource offers a Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Analysis that was conducted in Uganda, with a specific focus on waste management, pollution and health within the agriculture sector. This has informed the Health and Pollution Action Plan on the ODA Environmental…

Responding to Resistance in Safeguarding Training

This blog post is the first in our “Overcoming Resistance” reflection series and addresses how to handle resistance during safeguarding training on Gender-Based Violence and Harassment (GBVH) and Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH). Resistance is a common feature of… By…

GEDSI Mainstreaming in practice: Safety, Integrity, and Social Justice

This resource offers practical, experience-based guidance on GEDSI mainstreaming in practice showing how to move from strong analysis to lasting change in policies, systems and programmes. It is designed to support organisations to embed GEDSI in ways that strengthen safety, integrity and social…

Gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) mainstreaming in practice: why safety, integrity and social justice start here

This blog makes the case that Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) mainstreaming is not a “nice to have”, but the foundation for programmes that are safe, credible and genuinely transformative. Drawing on SDDirect’s 25+ years of experience across development and humanitarian……

Annotated bibliography: Information and resources for disability inclusive and participatory GBViE programming

This annotated bibliography provides short summaries of guidance, tools, research and other types of available materials that can support gender-based violence (GBV) actors to design and implement disability inclusive and participatory programs.

Research Query: Humanitarian Financing for National/Local Women’s Organizations and Groups

Women around the world have lived experiences that are different from men, informed by norms that perpetuate gender inequality. This gender inequality in turn underpins multiple forms of violence that women and girls are exposed to across their lives. In humanitarian settings, certain types of…

Learning Brief for Climate Actors: Integrating Attention to Gender- Based Violence in Climate Action in Asia and the Pacific

This learning brief introduces climate and disaster risk reduction (DRR) actors to the importance of addressing the connections between GBV and climate change to facilitate more effective and comprehensive climate action in the Asia-Pacific region. It begins with an overview of evidence of how…

Centering Feminist Principles in Practice: Insights from Our Work with PKN Partners in Malawi

Last week, I had the opportunity to spend a deeply engaging and productive week in the field with our incredible Pamodzi Kuthetsa Nkhanza (PKN) the What Works II partners in Malawi. Our time together included a deep dive into developing a responsible, ethical exit and sustainability plan;…

Progress and Learning on Transforming Social Norms Around Gender-Based Violence in South Sudan

This resource provides an overview of work undertaken by the Gender-Based Violence Prevention South Sudan (GBVPSS) programme. Launched in 2024 and funded by FCDO, GBVPSS aims to prevent GBV and strengthen access to survivor-centred services for women and girls in South Sudan. To do this, the…

Briefing Note: Understanding Mpox and Its Links to Gender-Based Violence

This briefing note aims to provide gender-based violence (GBV) practitioners and policymakers with essential information about Mpox, a viral disease. During public health emergencies like Mpox outbreaks, women and children may face increased risk of exposure to disease, greater obstacles to…

Addressing child safeguarding in the private sector

This practical and user-friendly note supports private sector entities in addressing child safeguarding risks and impacts. The guidance aligns with established international standards, good practice in child safeguarding, and legal instruments, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights…

Fiche de Conseil : Conseils et ressources pour intégrer les Droits et Santé Sexuels et Reproductifs et la Violence Basée sur le Genre, avec un accent particulier sur le Niger

[English] This tipsheet helps health and GBV workers (including volunteers and frontline service providers) to understand the interactions between SRHR and GBV in humanitarian crises. The resource provides information on SRHR and GBV key issues in Niger and the West Africa region, tips on how to…

Tip Sheet: Feminist and survivor-centered principles and supporting survivors who choose not to report GBV to police

This tipsheet focuses on how to support GBV survivors who do not want to report their experience to the police. It uses the GBV guiding principles to unpack the importance of respecting survivors’ decisions and explores why survivors may not want to report to the police. It explains the…

We are a social enterprise consultancy focused on gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) in development and humanitarian settings.

We deliver high-impact programmes, technical support and policy advice to catalyse change in GEDSI.

We champion equal rights and social justice, working on areas like climate justice, gender-based violence, safeguarding, governance and inclusive societies, and monitoring, evaluation and learning.

We champion equal rights and social justice, working on areas like climate justice, gender-based violence, safeguarding, governance and inclusive societies, and monitoring, evaluation and learning.

We embed inclusion, learning and accountability into everything we do and are continually evolving to reflect our values both internally and externally.

Leading global provider of innovative gender equality and social inclusion consultancy and research

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